Death Notice: Wallace “Wally” Olson
Published December 30, 2015
Wallace “Wally” M. Olson
Wallace “Wally” M. Olson passed away Dec. 21, 2015. He was 83.
Wally graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1968 with a master’s degree in anthropology. He taught Alaska studies and philosophy in Juneau from 1972 until retirement in 1994 as a professor of anthropology, emeritus.
More information about Wally’s life will appear in the Empire soon.
Condolences are extended to his family, many former students, and many close, long-time friends and colleagues.