October 10, 1943 - December 27, 2019
Jon Monroe Olin was born on October 10, 1943 in Los Angeles County, California. Jon lived and grew up in Burbank and graduated from Burbank High School in 1961. After high school Jon got a teaching degree and then spent his teaching career with the Burbank Unified School District, spending most of his career at Jordan Middle School before moving to Burbank High School and taught there until his retirement. Jon remained with the district and filled in as a sub for different schools.
On Friday December 27, 2019 he was on his way to the Coral Café on Burbank Blvd. with Mickey DePalo when Jon apparently had cardiac arrest. He was rushed to the hospital and passed away Friday night with his family by his side.
He was due to have a valve replacement operation on January 15th. We are very sad about Jon's passing. God Bless his family.
Jon was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Edwin Jay Olin (BHS 60) and David Joseph Olin (BHS 67) who passed away in 1998. Jon is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Dorothea, daughters Meg and Alexandra, son Christopher, their partners, and four grandchildren. If you would like to honor Jon Olin, please donate to the organization he cared deeply for, The Optimist Youth Home, 6957 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90041,
UPDATE: From the family:
It is with a broken heart that the Olin family and friends announce the passing of Jon Monroe Olin, on December 27th, 2019. It was unexpected and sudden, and we are only beginning to understand the depth of our loss.
Jon loved spending quality time with family, friends and students and he always opened his home and heart to others.
An open house and memorial will be held to honor Jon Olin:
Saturday, February 22, 11:30 a.m.
1022 E. Angeleno Avenue, Burbank
RSVP: 818 438 3046
olin191@gmail.com
RIP, Mr. Olin. You were a great water polo coach! Thank you for torturing us in the pool! We loved every moment of it!
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