UT Mourns Loss of Longtime Supporter Lester Olson
TAMPA, Fla. - University of Tampa Hall of Famer and longtime supporter Lester K. Olson, passed away on March 20, 2008. A resident of Tampa since 1940, Olson was 90 years old.
Inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988, Lester and his wife Yetive were known for their generous support for the UT athletics program. Lester and Yetive were primarily active in the basketball programs at Tampa, as both hold permanent seats in the Bob Martinez Sports Center in their honor.
A private service was conducted. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Tampa Sword & Shield Club under the Lester Olson Fund, Meals on Wheels or an organization of choice.
There is also a guestbook located at www.blountcurry.com that may be signed.