YAKIMA - Jeffrey D. Olson, 47, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Yakima.

Jeff was born in Yakima, Washington on September 16, 1963. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1982. Jeff was a respiratory therapist by trade and worked many years at Memorial Hospital. His favorite pastime was being with his boys. He loved music and enjoyed being surrounded by his friends and family.

He is survived by his sons, Jacob and Casey Olson; his parents, Evelena and Robert Smith; his brothers, Mike Olson and Steve Smith, all of Yakima. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Olson and an older brother, Lonnie Olson.