Celebration of Jim Olds Life

James R. "Jim" Olds Jr.

1939-2013

Rotarian Since December 1965

Olds, James R., Jr. "Jim" age 73, of Excelsior. Born May 17, 1939 and died Feb. 9, 2013. Jim was a lifetime resident of Excelsior, proprietor of Olds Dry Goods, a family-owned business since 1929. Jim was very involved in Excelsior city programs as council member, Mayor, City Treasurer, and many more. He was a longtime member and past president of the Excelsior Rotary Club. Jim was a kind man, a great brother, and loved to have visitors share his porch and great view of Lake Minnetonka. He will be missed by his family and many lifelong friends. Jim was a friend and mentor to so many. Preceded in death by parents, Roger & Betty Olds. Survived by brothers, Clifton (Susan) Olds and Robert (Nancy) Olds; nieces & nephew, Elizabeth Olds, Brian (Joanne) Olds and Gretchen (David) Pingree; 6 great nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred for a Memorial Bench and the 4th of July Fireworks at the Excelsior Commons c/o Bob Olds, 3825 VanDan Rd., Minnetonka, MN 55345. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595, www.huberfunerals.com

A Celebration of Jim's Life will take place on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 3:00-6:00 PM with a public sharing time at 4:30 PM at Bayview Event Center, 687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior (952-470-8439). Private family interment.

Published in Star Tribune from February 10 to February 17, 2013