May 20, 2016
RAPID CITY | Jim “Buckinhorse” Olson, 74, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at home.
Buckinhorse was a self-employed truck driver for over 40 years. He was also a local sprint car driver for 13 years, entertaining many of his fans with his spectacular driving. He loved to fish on the Missouri River.
He is survived by his two sons, Terry Olson of Rapid City and Kelly Olson of Phoenix, AZ; his brother, John Olson of Rapid City; his sister, Judy Olson of Laguna Hills, CA; his five grandchildren, Matthew, Chloe, Wade, Jordan and Hayden Olson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Gertrude Olson.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with services at 4 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Kirk Funeral Home, with Father Bill Zandri officiating.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. CDT Saturday, May 21, at Riverview Cemetery in Centerville.