Everett G. Olson, 80, died Jan. 26 in Tacoma.

He was born on Feb. 8, 1922 in Almont, N.D., to Hazel and Trygve Olson. He lived the past 15 years in Northeast Tacoma.

He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a Federal Way-area businessman, including owning Evergone Inc., before retiring.

Survivors include his wife, Irene; nine children, two brothers, four sisters, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family suggests remembrances be sent to John A. Kennedy Dialysis Foundation at St. Joseph Medical Center, 1717 S. J St., Tacoma, WA 98405.