David Belmont Olson, 89, Valley Springs, S.D., died Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Tuff Village Apartments in Hills. Services were Wednesday, May 5, at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church near Valley Springs. Burial was in the church cemetery. David Olson was born to Elmer and Hulda (Paulson) Olson on Oct. 30, 1914, on the family farm near Valley Springs. He married Alta Larson on June 15, 1935. He was a farmer in the Valley Springs area for his entire life. Mr. Olson was a lifelong member of Beaver Valley Lutheran Church and was especially active in musical organizations of the church, as a soloist and member of the church choir, the men’s chorus and several quartets. He also served on various church boards. He was active in community affairs. He served 26 years on the boards of the Valley Springs and Brandon Valley school districts. He was a member of the Valley Springs Optimist Club and on the boards of Farmer’s Elevator Company and Tri-State Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Alta Olson Hills; one son, Miles (Arla) Olson, Erie, Colo.; one daughter, Linda (James) Elliott, Savage; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Iona (Dean) Hanson, Valley Springs, and LaVonne (Delmar) Johnson, Beresford, S.D.Mr. Olson was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Adolphus and Norman.Memorial contributions may be made to Beaver Valley Capital Fund.George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, S.D., was in charge of arrangements.