Don Olsen
Manti, UT
Edwin Donald Olsen, known to everyone by ‘Don’ passed peacefully at his home on May 8th 2016. Don was born February 19th 1931 to David Olsen Jr. and Maud Adele Tuttle Olsen. Don lived his life in Manti Utah and raised his family while working their farm in Sterling.
Don was married to Loa Shirlene Fisher in the Manti Temple on 19th September 1957 and Sirkka-Liisa Paju in the Manti Temple on 27 June 1989.
Don was a disciple and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and a devoted citizen to his country and to the Sanpete community. He served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the first as a young Elder to the Eastern Canada Mission and later with his wife Sirkka-Liisa to the New Zealand Wellington Mission. He served as Bishop of the Sterling Utah ward, as a Stake Clerk, a Stake Mission leader, Mormon Miracle Pageant Counselor and fulfilled many other church callings. He taught by word and example that serving is the happiest and most important part of life.
Don graduated from Manti High School and Snow College, and attended Utah State University. He was a Sargent in the Army and served in the Pentagon in Washington DC during the Korean War. He served on the Manti City Council, was an active member of the Manti Lion’s Club and served on numerous boards and committees, both civic and professional. Throughout his many years of civic service he looked for opportunities and found ways to better the community.
Don was always very happy and kind. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the treasures of family. He loved the gospel and never missed an opportunity to serve, to teach, and to testify of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He reached out humbly and often with a touch of humor to encourage others to be better and to live better. For many years Don was responsible in reporting the attendees each night of the Mormon Miracle Pageant and gave himself the title of ‘Nose-Counter’. When asked by one of his children how he counted each nose, he replied "I count every eye and divide by two." He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend.
Don is survived by his wife, Sirkka-Liisa (Lissa); children, Jay (Lauri) Olsen, Milton (Becky) Olsen, Scott (Melissa) Olsen all of Manti, Richard (Bridget) Olsen of Kaysville, Laura (Kevin) Pili of Hurricane, Kristen Olsen of Murray. Johnny (Tracee) Folkersen of New Hampshire, Anne (Parish) Woodside of Manti, Poul Henry Folkersen (Clare) of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Dyna Folkersen of Manti, 41 grand-children and 13 great grand-children. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirlene; daughter, Loa Cathleen; brother, Richard Dee Olsen; sister, Emily Adele Olsen Lambert and great grandson, Samuel Olsen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Manti Tabernacle. Viewings will held on Thursday May 12 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Tabernacle and prior to services Friday from 9:00-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Manti City Cemetery with Military Honors by the Manti American Legion Post #31. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
(www.maglebymortuary.com -May 9, 2016)
Manti, UT
Edwin Donald Olsen, known to everyone by ‘Don’ passed peacefully at his home on May 8th 2016. Don was born February 19th 1931 to David Olsen Jr. and Maud Adele Tuttle Olsen. Don lived his life in Manti Utah and raised his family while working their farm in Sterling.
Don was married to Loa Shirlene Fisher in the Manti Temple on 19th September 1957 and Sirkka-Liisa Paju in the Manti Temple on 27 June 1989.
Don was a disciple and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and a devoted citizen to his country and to the Sanpete community. He served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the first as a young Elder to the Eastern Canada Mission and later with his wife Sirkka-Liisa to the New Zealand Wellington Mission. He served as Bishop of the Sterling Utah ward, as a Stake Clerk, a Stake Mission leader, Mormon Miracle Pageant Counselor and fulfilled many other church callings. He taught by word and example that serving is the happiest and most important part of life.
Don graduated from Manti High School and Snow College, and attended Utah State University. He was a Sargent in the Army and served in the Pentagon in Washington DC during the Korean War. He served on the Manti City Council, was an active member of the Manti Lion’s Club and served on numerous boards and committees, both civic and professional. Throughout his many years of civic service he looked for opportunities and found ways to better the community.
Don was always very happy and kind. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the treasures of family. He loved the gospel and never missed an opportunity to serve, to teach, and to testify of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He reached out humbly and often with a touch of humor to encourage others to be better and to live better. For many years Don was responsible in reporting the attendees each night of the Mormon Miracle Pageant and gave himself the title of ‘Nose-Counter’. When asked by one of his children how he counted each nose, he replied "I count every eye and divide by two." He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend.
Don is survived by his wife, Sirkka-Liisa (Lissa); children, Jay (Lauri) Olsen, Milton (Becky) Olsen, Scott (Melissa) Olsen all of Manti, Richard (Bridget) Olsen of Kaysville, Laura (Kevin) Pili of Hurricane, Kristen Olsen of Murray. Johnny (Tracee) Folkersen of New Hampshire, Anne (Parish) Woodside of Manti, Poul Henry Folkersen (Clare) of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Dyna Folkersen of Manti, 41 grand-children and 13 great grand-children. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirlene; daughter, Loa Cathleen; brother, Richard Dee Olsen; sister, Emily Adele Olsen Lambert and great grandson, Samuel Olsen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Manti Tabernacle. Viewings will held on Thursday May 12 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Tabernacle and prior to services Friday from 9:00-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Manti City Cemetery with Military Honors by the Manti American Legion Post #31. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
(www.maglebymortuary.com -May 9, 2016)
Don Olsen
Manti, UT
Edwin Donald Olsen, known to everyone by ‘Don’ passed peacefully at his home on May 8th 2016. Don was born February 19th 1931 to David Olsen Jr. and Maud Adele Tuttle Olsen. Don lived his life in Manti Utah and raised his family while working their farm in Sterling.
Don was married to Loa Shirlene Fisher in the Manti Temple on 19th September 1957 and Sirkka-Liisa Paju in the Manti Temple on 27 June 1989.
Don was a disciple and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and a devoted citizen to his country and to the Sanpete community. He served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the first as a young Elder to the Eastern Canada Mission and later with his wife Sirkka-Liisa to the New Zealand Wellington Mission. He served as Bishop of the Sterling Utah ward, as a Stake Clerk, a Stake Mission leader, Mormon Miracle Pageant Counselor and fulfilled many other church callings. He taught by word and example that serving is the happiest and most important part of life.
Don graduated from Manti High School and Snow College, and attended Utah State University. He was a Sargent in the Army and served in the Pentagon in Washington DC during the Korean War. He served on the Manti City Council, was an active member of the Manti Lion’s Club and served on numerous boards and committees, both civic and professional. Throughout his many years of civic service he looked for opportunities and found ways to better the community.
Don was always very happy and kind. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the treasures of family. He loved the gospel and never missed an opportunity to serve, to teach, and to testify of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He reached out humbly and often with a touch of humor to encourage others to be better and to live better. For many years Don was responsible in reporting the attendees each night of the Mormon Miracle Pageant and gave himself the title of ‘Nose-Counter’. When asked by one of his children how he counted each nose, he replied "I count every eye and divide by two." He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend.
Don is survived by his wife, Sirkka-Liisa (Lissa); children, Jay (Lauri) Olsen, Milton (Becky) Olsen, Scott (Melissa) Olsen all of Manti, Richard (Bridget) Olsen of Kaysville, Laura (Kevin) Pili of Hurricane, Kristen Olsen of Murray. Johnny (Tracee) Folkersen of New Hampshire, Anne (Parish) Woodside of Manti, Poul Henry Folkersen (Clare) of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Dyna Folkersen of Manti, 41 grand-children and 13 great grand-children. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirlene; daughter, Loa Cathleen; brother, Richard Dee Olsen; sister, Emily Adele Olsen Lambert and great grandson, Samuel Olsen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Manti Tabernacle. Viewings will held on Thursday May 12 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Tabernacle and prior to services Friday from 9:00-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Manti City Cemetery with Military Honors by the Manti American Legion Post #31. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
(www.maglebymortuary.com -May 9, 2016)
Manti, UT
Edwin Donald Olsen, known to everyone by ‘Don’ passed peacefully at his home on May 8th 2016. Don was born February 19th 1931 to David Olsen Jr. and Maud Adele Tuttle Olsen. Don lived his life in Manti Utah and raised his family while working their farm in Sterling.
Don was married to Loa Shirlene Fisher in the Manti Temple on 19th September 1957 and Sirkka-Liisa Paju in the Manti Temple on 27 June 1989.
Don was a disciple and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and a devoted citizen to his country and to the Sanpete community. He served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the first as a young Elder to the Eastern Canada Mission and later with his wife Sirkka-Liisa to the New Zealand Wellington Mission. He served as Bishop of the Sterling Utah ward, as a Stake Clerk, a Stake Mission leader, Mormon Miracle Pageant Counselor and fulfilled many other church callings. He taught by word and example that serving is the happiest and most important part of life.
Don graduated from Manti High School and Snow College, and attended Utah State University. He was a Sargent in the Army and served in the Pentagon in Washington DC during the Korean War. He served on the Manti City Council, was an active member of the Manti Lion’s Club and served on numerous boards and committees, both civic and professional. Throughout his many years of civic service he looked for opportunities and found ways to better the community.
Don was always very happy and kind. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the treasures of family. He loved the gospel and never missed an opportunity to serve, to teach, and to testify of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He reached out humbly and often with a touch of humor to encourage others to be better and to live better. For many years Don was responsible in reporting the attendees each night of the Mormon Miracle Pageant and gave himself the title of ‘Nose-Counter’. When asked by one of his children how he counted each nose, he replied "I count every eye and divide by two." He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend.
Don is survived by his wife, Sirkka-Liisa (Lissa); children, Jay (Lauri) Olsen, Milton (Becky) Olsen, Scott (Melissa) Olsen all of Manti, Richard (Bridget) Olsen of Kaysville, Laura (Kevin) Pili of Hurricane, Kristen Olsen of Murray. Johnny (Tracee) Folkersen of New Hampshire, Anne (Parish) Woodside of Manti, Poul Henry Folkersen (Clare) of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Dyna Folkersen of Manti, 41 grand-children and 13 great grand-children. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirlene; daughter, Loa Cathleen; brother, Richard Dee Olsen; sister, Emily Adele Olsen Lambert and great grandson, Samuel Olsen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Manti Tabernacle. Viewings will held on Thursday May 12 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Tabernacle and prior to services Friday from 9:00-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Manti City Cemetery with Military Honors by the Manti American Legion Post #31. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
(www.maglebymortuary.com -May 9, 2016)
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