Robert Bob Olander, a Denver resident since 1969 and longtime member of Temple Sinai, passed away June 15, 2010, in Denver.
Rabbi Jay TelRav officiated at the June 17 service at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
He was a wonderful companion and friend to all, said his close friend Debra Frank.
Mr. Olander was born March 27, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, but spent his formative years in Reading, Pa.
After attending Albright University in Reading, he served in the US Air Force from 1951-1955. He fought in the Korean War.
A supervisor at Kays Jewelry Stores in Columbus and upstate New York, Mr. Olander and his wife Sandra moved here in 1969.
In Denver, he was in the insurance business and later owned a small chocolate factory.
Mrs. Olander passed away on Oct. 21, 1991.
In addition to his lengthy involvement with Temple Sinai, Mr. Olander belonged to Bnai Brith and the Train Club of America.
He retired in 1995.
Mr. Olander is survived by his children Sheryl (Gerry) Bacon, Wendy Olander, Michael (Patti) Olander of Arizona and Larry Olander; several grandchildren, including Mara Bacon and Samantha Olander; and sister Elaine Goldberg of Connecticut.
Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai or Denver Hospice.
