On Sunday, October 15, 2006, 48 year old Jon P. Olsen, a pilot, businessman, entrepreneur, husband and brother departed this journey in life to start a new journey with the Lord. He was born on June 12, 1958, in New York Mills, Minnesota as the third child of Minister Walter M. D. Olsen and wife, Margaret (deceased).

Jon is survived by his wife of 16 years, Cathy Ann Olsen. He leaves behind a brother, Steve Olsen and spouse Carol of Maui, Hawaii; sister, Jan Withrow of Colorado; and sister, Jessica Bryant of Michigan, along with many other family members and friends.

Upon graduation from Leilehula High School in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii, Jon briefly attended Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat, Colorado. He finished his degree in Aviation at Michigan State University’s Aviation Division. Jon’s aviation career was extensive. As a pilot he enjoyed being a corporate charter pilot based in such prestigious places from Aspen and Vail, Colorado to Orange County, California.

In 2000, Jon opened the door of P. Factor Aviation, Inc. in Galveston, Texas, starting as a flight school and aerial tour business. Over the next 6 years he developed the company into a very successful air charter and corporate aircraft management company. His dream of building his own corporate headquarters and aircraft hangar facility had just come to fruition earlier this year.

Jon had a real love for flying, but equally loved surfing. He was an adventurer that loved life, a positive person with an exceptional “go after it” attitude. His laughter and smile were contagious even in the face of adversity.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., at Christ Church Baptist Fellowship, 12501 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77066. A reception in the fellowship hall will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to AOPA or the EAA as he was a member and felt strongly about both their causes.