Former GCI pastor Allen Olson has been battling Huntington’s disease for the last few years. Huntington’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline. The disease led to Allen being placed on permanent disability in 1998. The disease continues to advance and just recently Allen was placed in a nursing home.
Allen entered GCI’s full-time, employed pastorate in 1982. Over the years he served in Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; a church circuit in Scott City, Salina and Hays, KS; and a church circuit in Grand Island and Lincoln, NE.
Cards may be sent to:
Allen Olson Heartland of Madeira 5970 Kenwood Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45243
Hi Allen, Betty and I have thought of you often these past few years. It’s been a long time since our first meeting in Rapid City in the early ’70’s…remember that huge ugly green 4×4 truck you and Wes used to go exploring the Black Hills with? You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Doug & Betty Johannsen
Hello Allen,
My heart and my prayers go out for you. Mr father, uncle and brother all had Huntington’s. My brother is in a nursing facility in Denver, CO. My prayers are also for your family members. May our loving God bless you and comfort you in your time of need.
Love and blessings, Tom
Hello Allen,
I am sorry to hear of this…
I remember you well form Birmingham. I am the cabinet maker… Also, we sell cabinets sometimes from the Crestwood plant in Salina, KS, where you once served….
May God bless you and your family!
YBIC,
John Cooper
Tuscaloosa, AL