Leland Olson

Leland “Lee” Olson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Due to complications after his second heart surgery.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Round Valley cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Govier Brothers Mortuary to help with funeral expenses. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, with family greeting friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Online words of reembrace or condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com

Leland Almer Olson was born on November 23, 1955, to Eugenia “Jean” and Oscar Olson in Broken Bow, Nebraska. He was raised alongside his three brothers, Charlie, Marvin, and Roger on the family farm.

Lee attended Round Valley District 66 country school until 8th grade. He continued his education at Sargent High School where he graduated in 1974.

On September 15, 1968, in Round Valley School at a Jerry Beltz's evangelist meeting Lee went forward to receive Jesus as his personal savior. Later he was baptized by Jerry Beltz in the Milburn River on July 13, 1969.

Lee fell in love on February 14, 1975, when he met Phyllis Babcock. They were joined in marriage on August 30, 1975. From this union three daughters were born, Elva, LeeAnn “Lee” and Christina.

On January 2, 1981, Lee went to work for Perry Myers. He dedicated his life to help keep large and small equipment running to further the growth of what is now Myer’s Construction. Lee was recently given a plaque of 45 years for his service to Myer’s Construction.

Lee loved to joke with people, fish, hunt and trap. He enjoyed listening to KBEAR radio, watching black and white westerns, and on occasion having lunch with co-workers, friends, or family at Tumbleweed Cafe. Lee never passed up a strong cup of coffee and time spent visiting with family and friends. His greatest joy was having all of his family with him.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents Eugenia “Jean” and Oscar Olson, many aunts and uncles, and grandparents.

Lee is survived by Phyllis Olson, brothers; Charlie(Shirley) Olson, Marvin(Gloria) Olson, and Roger(Alice) Olson, daughter; Elva Lutz and her daughter Adrianna, daughter; LeeAnn(Ben) Rowe and their boys Wyatt Rowe, Skylor Rowe, Ty Rowe, and Bry(Summar) Rowe, daughter; Christina Olson and her children Jacob(Jasmine) Lewellyn, Christina Olson, and Miranda Olson; and many nieces and nephews.

Lee was always willing to lend a helping hand when he could. He touched so many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.