Norman Newell Olsen, 57, passed away on May 25, 2016 at his home in Midvale, Utah. He was born September 2, 1959 in Logan, Utah, to Arther L. Olsen and Norma Olsen. Norman’s life began with tragedy, losing is sweet mother hours after his birth. His Grandmother, Leone took on the responsibility of raising him until his father remarried, after which Grandma Leone and Norm’s new mom, Helen shared responsibility of raising him until he was 2, then Helen took over full responsibility when it came too exhausting for Grandma Leone.
Norm grew up in Providence, Utah. He graduated from Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah. Norm joined the Army in 1981, where he served in Germany, earning his expert badge w/rifle bar and marksman badge w/hand grenade bar. His primary specialty was CFV System Auto Mechanic. In 1985, after receiving an honorable discharge, Norm returned home where he used his auto mechanic skills. “Turning Wrenches”, as Norm put it, for a living. He moved to Phoenix, AZ to attend the Harley Davidson Mechanics School to improve and diversity his skills. After returning from Phoenix, Norm continued working as a mechanic on both auto and motorcycles.
From an early age, Norm enjoyed doing “dare-devil” stunts on a racing bicycle he purchased with money he earned mowing lawns, using Evel Knivel as his role model, while his brother, Mitch and other friends cheered him on. He progressed on to dirt bikes and competed in numerous Moto-Cross events earning medals and awards. From there, Norm, or “Stormin’ Norm” as he referred to himself at that time, grew to love Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He bought his first Harley shortly after being discharged from the army and nearly lost his life in an auto/motorcycle accident that destroyed the bike. That near death experience didn’t change his love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles or his desire to ride again, but Norm wasn’t able to purchase another one at that time. He then became a big fan of Nascar, avidly watching as many Nascar events on TV as he could and even attended a Datona 500 race, one of the highlights of his life. Hence came his self-proclaimed new title “Nascar Norm”, which he referred to himself from then on. In 2015, Norm’s dream to own another Harley Davidson Motorcycle came true and he spent as much time as he could manage, limited because of degenerative disc disease in his spine, riding, polishing, admiring and showing off that Harley. He was so proud of his bike!
Norm was a very giving individual with a quick wit and a great sense of humor and the “Norman” laugh (such a delightful laugh that will be missed by so many). He was always prepared to tell his latest jokes to whomever he spoke to, taken from “The Book of Norman”, his collection of jokes that he collected over the years. He inspired so many smiles and laughs, much to the delight of all of us.
Norm is survived by his sisters, Laura (Butch) Smith, Sharon (Dale) Greenwood, JoAnn Griffin, Kristine Jeppson, a brother, Mitchel Olsen, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arther, Norma, and Helen, a brother Frank Olsen, and a nephew, Chad Olsen.
A graveside service will be held on June 2, at 1:00 PM at the Providence Cemetery with Military Honors.
Norm grew up in Providence, Utah. He graduated from Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah. Norm joined the Army in 1981, where he served in Germany, earning his expert badge w/rifle bar and marksman badge w/hand grenade bar. His primary specialty was CFV System Auto Mechanic. In 1985, after receiving an honorable discharge, Norm returned home where he used his auto mechanic skills. “Turning Wrenches”, as Norm put it, for a living. He moved to Phoenix, AZ to attend the Harley Davidson Mechanics School to improve and diversity his skills. After returning from Phoenix, Norm continued working as a mechanic on both auto and motorcycles.
From an early age, Norm enjoyed doing “dare-devil” stunts on a racing bicycle he purchased with money he earned mowing lawns, using Evel Knivel as his role model, while his brother, Mitch and other friends cheered him on. He progressed on to dirt bikes and competed in numerous Moto-Cross events earning medals and awards. From there, Norm, or “Stormin’ Norm” as he referred to himself at that time, grew to love Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He bought his first Harley shortly after being discharged from the army and nearly lost his life in an auto/motorcycle accident that destroyed the bike. That near death experience didn’t change his love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles or his desire to ride again, but Norm wasn’t able to purchase another one at that time. He then became a big fan of Nascar, avidly watching as many Nascar events on TV as he could and even attended a Datona 500 race, one of the highlights of his life. Hence came his self-proclaimed new title “Nascar Norm”, which he referred to himself from then on. In 2015, Norm’s dream to own another Harley Davidson Motorcycle came true and he spent as much time as he could manage, limited because of degenerative disc disease in his spine, riding, polishing, admiring and showing off that Harley. He was so proud of his bike!
Norm was a very giving individual with a quick wit and a great sense of humor and the “Norman” laugh (such a delightful laugh that will be missed by so many). He was always prepared to tell his latest jokes to whomever he spoke to, taken from “The Book of Norman”, his collection of jokes that he collected over the years. He inspired so many smiles and laughs, much to the delight of all of us.
Norm is survived by his sisters, Laura (Butch) Smith, Sharon (Dale) Greenwood, JoAnn Griffin, Kristine Jeppson, a brother, Mitchel Olsen, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arther, Norma, and Helen, a brother Frank Olsen, and a nephew, Chad Olsen.
A graveside service will be held on June 2, at 1:00 PM at the Providence Cemetery with Military Honors.
Norman Newell Olsen, 57, passed away on May 25, 2016 at his home in Midvale, Utah. He was born September 2, 1959 in Logan, Utah, to Arther L. Olsen and Norma Olsen. Norman’s life began with tragedy, losing is sweet mother hours after his birth. His Grandmother, Leone took on the responsibility of raising him until his father remarried, after which Grandma Leone and Norm’s new mom, Helen shared responsibility of raising him until he was 2, then Helen took over full responsibility when it came too exhausting for Grandma Leone.
Norm grew up in Providence, Utah. He graduated from Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah. Norm joined the Army in 1981, where he served in Germany, earning his expert badge w/rifle bar and marksman badge w/hand grenade bar. His primary specialty was CFV System Auto Mechanic. In 1985, after receiving an honorable discharge, Norm returned home where he used his auto mechanic skills. “Turning Wrenches”, as Norm put it, for a living. He moved to Phoenix, AZ to attend the Harley Davidson Mechanics School to improve and diversity his skills. After returning from Phoenix, Norm continued working as a mechanic on both auto and motorcycles.
From an early age, Norm enjoyed doing “dare-devil” stunts on a racing bicycle he purchased with money he earned mowing lawns, using Evel Knivel as his role model, while his brother, Mitch and other friends cheered him on. He progressed on to dirt bikes and competed in numerous Moto-Cross events earning medals and awards. From there, Norm, or “Stormin’ Norm” as he referred to himself at that time, grew to love Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He bought his first Harley shortly after being discharged from the army and nearly lost his life in an auto/motorcycle accident that destroyed the bike. That near death experience didn’t change his love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles or his desire to ride again, but Norm wasn’t able to purchase another one at that time. He then became a big fan of Nascar, avidly watching as many Nascar events on TV as he could and even attended a Datona 500 race, one of the highlights of his life. Hence came his self-proclaimed new title “Nascar Norm”, which he referred to himself from then on. In 2015, Norm’s dream to own another Harley Davidson Motorcycle came true and he spent as much time as he could manage, limited because of degenerative disc disease in his spine, riding, polishing, admiring and showing off that Harley. He was so proud of his bike!
Norm was a very giving individual with a quick wit and a great sense of humor and the “Norman” laugh (such a delightful laugh that will be missed by so many). He was always prepared to tell his latest jokes to whomever he spoke to, taken from “The Book of Norman”, his collection of jokes that he collected over the years. He inspired so many smiles and laughs, much to the delight of all of us.
Norm is survived by his sisters, Laura (Butch) Smith, Sharon (Dale) Greenwood, JoAnn Griffin, Kristine Jeppson, a brother, Mitchel Olsen, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arther, Norma, and Helen, a brother Frank Olsen, and a nephew, Chad Olsen.
A graveside service will be held on June 2, at 1:00 PM at the Providence Cemetery with Military Honors.
Norm grew up in Providence, Utah. He graduated from Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah. Norm joined the Army in 1981, where he served in Germany, earning his expert badge w/rifle bar and marksman badge w/hand grenade bar. His primary specialty was CFV System Auto Mechanic. In 1985, after receiving an honorable discharge, Norm returned home where he used his auto mechanic skills. “Turning Wrenches”, as Norm put it, for a living. He moved to Phoenix, AZ to attend the Harley Davidson Mechanics School to improve and diversity his skills. After returning from Phoenix, Norm continued working as a mechanic on both auto and motorcycles.
From an early age, Norm enjoyed doing “dare-devil” stunts on a racing bicycle he purchased with money he earned mowing lawns, using Evel Knivel as his role model, while his brother, Mitch and other friends cheered him on. He progressed on to dirt bikes and competed in numerous Moto-Cross events earning medals and awards. From there, Norm, or “Stormin’ Norm” as he referred to himself at that time, grew to love Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He bought his first Harley shortly after being discharged from the army and nearly lost his life in an auto/motorcycle accident that destroyed the bike. That near death experience didn’t change his love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles or his desire to ride again, but Norm wasn’t able to purchase another one at that time. He then became a big fan of Nascar, avidly watching as many Nascar events on TV as he could and even attended a Datona 500 race, one of the highlights of his life. Hence came his self-proclaimed new title “Nascar Norm”, which he referred to himself from then on. In 2015, Norm’s dream to own another Harley Davidson Motorcycle came true and he spent as much time as he could manage, limited because of degenerative disc disease in his spine, riding, polishing, admiring and showing off that Harley. He was so proud of his bike!
Norm was a very giving individual with a quick wit and a great sense of humor and the “Norman” laugh (such a delightful laugh that will be missed by so many). He was always prepared to tell his latest jokes to whomever he spoke to, taken from “The Book of Norman”, his collection of jokes that he collected over the years. He inspired so many smiles and laughs, much to the delight of all of us.
Norm is survived by his sisters, Laura (Butch) Smith, Sharon (Dale) Greenwood, JoAnn Griffin, Kristine Jeppson, a brother, Mitchel Olsen, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arther, Norma, and Helen, a brother Frank Olsen, and a nephew, Chad Olsen.
A graveside service will be held on June 2, at 1:00 PM at the Providence Cemetery with Military Honors.
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