Tommy Mel Olson, age 61, formerly of Preston ID, and Rapid City, SD passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on May 2nd, 2014, in West Valley City, UT. He was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on October 18th, 1952 to the late Irving E. Olson and Jenn L. Murner. He graduated from Central High School in 1971 and from South Dakota Votech in 1988 with certificates in both Small Engine mechanics and Auto Mechanics. He married Melody F. Nix in 1982. Together they relocated to Preston ID. in 1988. They had 3 children. They later divorced but remained good friends. Tom was very patriotic and extremely proud of serving his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He loved fishing, Nascar, and teasing others. In younger years he was an avid camper. When anyone asked for help, he was among the first to respond. Tom is survived by his children, Heidi M. Olson (Jon Davis) of, Nibley UT, Crystal J. Olson of Logan, UT, R.J. Olson of Logan, UT; his grandchildren: Clayten B. Seamons and Gerby Davis (Heidi), his sisters, Kathie (Bill) Baken, of AZ, Shirley (David) Savage of Whitewood, SD, and Debbie (Jon) McCauley, of VA, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Services were held at the Allen Hall Mortuary at 34 East Center St. in Logan, UT on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. Relatives and friends are requested to meet at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home by 10:00 am for procession to the cemetery. Interment will be in 11:00 am Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD and graveside services will be held at that time with full military honors provided by the Rushmore VFW Post #1273 and South Dakota Army National Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to "Wounded Warriors" or to the "VA Foster Care Foundation." The family would like to thank David and Glenda Evans for the love and care they gave Tom in the last years of his life.