WILLIAM OHLSON

 

 

William J. Ohlson (Bill) Bill passed away Aug. 23, 2010 in Salt Lake City from natural causes. Bill was born March 26, 1925 in Salt Lake City, to Axel B. C. and Anna J. Ohlson. Graduated from East High School 1942 and married Margaret Hutchinson on May 27, 1943. Bill served his country during World War II with the 8th US Army Air Force in High Wycombe, England. After the war Bill spent four years working for the US Army Air Force in Germany, where he and Margaret enjoyed traveling throughout Europe. He returned to the states where he graduated from the University of Utah, with a degree in business and started a long rewarding career with IBM. After leaving IBM, he worked for Surety Life Insurance and Libra Programming Inc., retiring at 67. Bill served the community by holding board positions with the United Way, Red Cross, Salt Lake City Schools, and Junior Achievement. He was a long time member of the Salt Lake Rotary Club, and member and past President of Hidden Valley Country Club. Bill enjoyed life by golfing, skiing, hiking and fishing in the Uintas, and boating at Lake Powell. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margaret, three brothers and three sisters. Survived by three children, David (Charlene) of Sandy, UT; Kristine Maasberg (Bill) of Marion, UT; and Kevin (Jean) of Charlotte, VT; nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. A private service was held at Larkin Sunset Gardens on Saturday, September 4th. Donations may be made in Bill's honor to the American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.larkincares.com