1943 Innocent beginnings: Ken, age 3 & 1/2 (If you have any pix from Tomahawk, please feel welcome to add them.)
1943 Innocent beginnings: Ken, age 3 & 1/2 (If you have any pix from Tomahawk, please feel welcome to add them.)
1953 Henry Catherine All Six Kids (Thanks Aunt Pat!)
1953 Henry Catherine All Six Kids (Thanks Aunt Pat!)
1955 Catherine, Ken, Bob & Karen. (Thanks, Aunt Pat!)
1955 Catherine, Ken, Bob & Karen. (Thanks, Aunt Pat!)
1955 The Olson Kids at the start...
1955 The Olson Kids at the start...
1999 ... and well on their way, 44yrs Later.
1999 ... and well on their way, 44yrs Later.
1953 1st OH stop after Tomahawk, WI was Jaite where Henry took a job with the Jaite Paper Mill...
1953 1st OH stop after Tomahawk, WI was Jaite where Henry took a job with the Jaite Paper Mill...
1953 ...and the whole family lived in the two bedrooms of this tiny house where Ken tells of a tale about the 2nd floor window that evidences his cantankerous high jinks from an early age. (Will add it to "Stories" at some point.)
1953 ...and the whole family lived in the two bedrooms of this tiny house where Ken tells of a tale about the 2nd floor window that evidences his cantankerous high jinks from an early age. (Will add it to "Stories" at some point.)
1953 Wow, that porch view looks noisy. Do you have fables of life on the other side of the tracks? (Please feel welcome to add them under the "Stories" tab.)
1953 Wow, that porch view looks noisy. Do you have fables of life on the other side of the tracks? (Please feel welcome to add them under the "Stories" tab.)
Henry moved on to Firestone and moved the family to more accommodating digs at 1550 Woodland Drive.
Henry moved on to Firestone and moved the family to more accommodating digs at 1550 Woodland Drive.
1955 After the tumult of high school in Peninsula, Ken hit the road...
1955 After the tumult of high school in Peninsula, Ken hit the road...
Uncertain that Ohio life was for him...
Uncertain that Ohio life was for him...
1958 Ken joined the Marines at age 18
1958 Ken joined the Marines at age 18
1958 Ken in Uniform with Karen in Jaite (Thanks, Aunt Pat!)
1958 Ken in Uniform with Karen in Jaite (Thanks, Aunt Pat!)
2014 Ken showed me the Akron boarding house he first stayed in upon returning to Ohio, post-Marines in 1961.
2014 Ken showed me the Akron boarding house he first stayed in upon returning to Ohio, post-Marines in 1961.
By 1961, Ken had marriage on his mind, inspired by a one-in-a-million woman.
By 1961, Ken had marriage on his mind, inspired by a one-in-a-million woman.
1961 Both age 22, Ken fell in love with and proposed to Sandy Hamilton of Peninsula.
1961 Both age 22, Ken fell in love with and proposed to Sandy Hamilton of Peninsula.
During their two-year courtship, Ken attended Sandy's 1962 graduation from Kent State University with her mother, Bertie Hamilton...
During their two-year courtship, Ken attended Sandy's 1962 graduation from Kent State University with her mother, Bertie Hamilton...
1962 ...Catherine Olson, Bertie, Gladys Stewart and a family friend. Sandy was her family's 1st college graduate.
1962 ...Catherine Olson, Bertie, Gladys Stewart and a family friend. Sandy was her family's 1st college graduate.
Ken and Sandy were married December 26,1962. Wedding Party: (L to R) Jeanie Szalay, Judy Bergey, Donna Koudela, Jane Zuck (neé Hamilton), Sandy Hamilton Olson, Ken Olson, Bob Olson, Harv Koudela, Sam Shumate, Gary (?) & Hamilton family friend Larry Wilson
Ken and Sandy were married December 26,1962. Wedding Party: (L to R) Jeanie Szalay, Judy Bergey, Donna Koudela, Jane Zuck (neé Hamilton), Sandy Hamilton Olson, Ken Olson, Bob Olson, Harv Koudela, Sam Shumate, Gary (?) & Hamilton family friend Larry Wilson
1962 The happy couple cuts the cake.
1962 The happy couple cuts the cake.
Three journeys - to PA, FL & NYC - began their lives together loving the adventure of traveling someplace new.
Three journeys - to PA, FL & NYC - began their lives together loving the adventure of traveling someplace new.
1963 Ken n Sandy Poolside 1st FL trip
1963 Ken n Sandy Poolside 1st FL trip
By 1965 Sandy, 5 months pregnant here, was teaching at Woodridge High. She and Ken were chaperones at the prom that year.
By 1965 Sandy, 5 months pregnant here, was teaching at Woodridge High. She and Ken were chaperones at the prom that year.
1965 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
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1965 Happy and healthy visiting Catherine & Henry.
1965 Happy and healthy visiting Catherine & Henry.
1965 November
1965 November
1965 Proud parents!
1965 Proud parents!
1966 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1966 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1966 ...with a contemplative nature.
1966 ...with a contemplative nature.
1965 She thought it odd that Ken worked seven days a week.
1965 She thought it odd that Ken worked seven days a week.
1967 But Ken kept camaraderie high at Lawson's Grocers...
1967 But Ken kept camaraderie high at Lawson's Grocers...
Particularly at the annual Halloween Party. (Who knows the full story behind this one?!)
Particularly at the annual Halloween Party. (Who knows the full story behind this one?!)
By 1968...
By 1968...
Ken & Sandy had a 1st house in Cuyahoga Falls and...
Ken & Sandy had a 1st house in Cuyahoga Falls and...
1969 A brand new arrival at 10 1/2 pounds!
1969 A brand new arrival at 10 1/2 pounds!
1969 Three Newborn Olsons in 3 months that year.
1969 Three Newborn Olsons in 3 months that year.
1969 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1969 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1969 A total angel at 6 mos. For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1969 A total angel at 6 mos. For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1971 Olson siblings singing 'bout the good life.
1971 Olson siblings singing 'bout the good life.
1970 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1970 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
Just after Sandy's mom and aunt move to Florida, the Olson clan follows suit.
Just after Sandy's mom and aunt move to Florida, the Olson clan follows suit.
1970 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1970 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1970 Cheers - Dad and son toast some Florida OJ.
1970 Cheers - Dad and son toast some Florida OJ.
1972 Disney World became a staple - we went 9 times in 10 years.
1972 Disney World became a staple - we went 9 times in 10 years.
Ken is transferred by Allied Foods to Bradenton, FL's Grand Union.
Ken is transferred by Allied Foods to Bradenton, FL's Grand Union.
1972 Henry and Catherine make a 1st FL visit.
1972 Henry and Catherine make a 1st FL visit.
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1974 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1972 Sunday coffee in the backyard with Dad
1972 Sunday coffee in the backyard with Dad
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1973 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1973 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1974 Ken remodeled Sandy's Learning Center, a private tutoring center for children with learning disabilities...
1974 Ken remodeled Sandy's Learning Center, a private tutoring center for children with learning disabilities...
...and the FL good life was ON: Grilling Steaks with Dad 1975
...and the FL good life was ON: Grilling Steaks with Dad 1975
Dream Car: The Sprite logged many a beach run!
Dream Car: The Sprite logged many a beach run!
Until these two outgrew the back seat!
Until these two outgrew the back seat!
1974 Ken loved parenting and was a dedicated family man.
1974 Ken loved parenting and was a dedicated family man.
1976 Floridian 1st-timers' snowman on the holiday trip back to snowy Ohio!
1976 Floridian 1st-timers' snowman on the holiday trip back to snowy Ohio!
1975 Braces for this one and a new 'hood for the family after this school year. Moving on up!
1975 Braces for this one and a new 'hood for the family after this school year. Moving on up!
1980 Now on Shore Line Drive, Ken coached softball with pal Roy Nadar.
1980 Now on Shore Line Drive, Ken coached softball with pal Roy Nadar.
...and finally attained that FL swimming pool!
...and finally attained that FL swimming pool!
1980 Soccar was Steve's team experience.
1980 Soccar was Steve's team experience.
Golfing on the NC family vacation. A blond Tiger in the making?
Golfing on the NC family vacation. A blond Tiger in the making?
1981 Steve's true love, age 12, was BMX racing!
1981 Steve's true love, age 12, was BMX racing!
1976 Family legend: The time Ken tunneled through the back seat to find the keys accidentally locked in the trunk during Kevin K's national hockey competition in Atlanta, GA.
1976 Family legend: The time Ken tunneled through the back seat to find the keys accidentally locked in the trunk during Kevin K's national hockey competition in Atlanta, GA.
1977 brought a classic Texas RV trip to visit Sandy's sister Jane in Austin.
1977 brought a classic Texas RV trip to visit Sandy's sister Jane in Austin.
1986 Bertie's Family Reunion in Fort Myers Beach, FL.
1986 Bertie's Family Reunion in Fort Myers Beach, FL.
1986 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1986 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1984 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1984 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1987 Graduation...
1987 Graduation...
1987 San Jose State University
1987 San Jose State University
1988 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1988 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1999 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
1999 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
2002 FL Sail Trip Fisheye Brunch
2002 FL Sail Trip Fisheye Brunch
2002 Sail Trip & Most Sundays growing up with Ken
2002 Sail Trip & Most Sundays growing up with Ken
2002 Classic Ken
2002 Classic Ken
2002 at his happiest, swimming and with his kids.
2002 at his happiest, swimming and with his kids.
2004 CA trip
2004 CA trip
2004 Ken n T in Golden Gate Tree
2004 Ken n T in Golden Gate Tree
2004 at Berkeley Clock Tower
2004 at Berkeley Clock Tower
2007 CA trip, redux
2007 CA trip, redux
2009 Jul 26 Trailer in Paradise
2009 Jul 26 Trailer in Paradise
2009 Jul 26 Have Hitch Will Travel
2009 Jul 26 Have Hitch Will Travel
2009 Jul 26 Sandbar Saturday - raw oysters, cold beer and calm.
2009 Jul 26 Sandbar Saturday - raw oysters, cold beer and calm.
2011 Covered Bridge distance
2011 Covered Bridge distance
2011 Back to OH
2011 Back to OH
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2014 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
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2014 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
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2014 For details on this and other images, please see the video slideshow section. Thanks.
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2014 Restored Covered Bridge, Peninsula
2014 Restored Covered Bridge, Peninsula
2014 Once Cool, Always Cool.
2014 Once Cool, Always Cool.
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2016 We know you're out there somewhere listening to these guys...
2016 We know you're out there somewhere listening to these guys...
...hanging out with this guy...
...hanging out with this guy...
Celebrated your 83rd birthday by planting this trio of tropicals…
Celebrated your 83rd birthday by planting this trio of tropicals…