Althea Berry Olsen, age 94, passed away at her home, December 19,1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born February 26,1904, in Loa, Utah, the daughter of Jaesse A. and Violate Blackburn Berry. Married Robert W. Olsen , May 21, 1924 in SLC.
Member of the LDS Church, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, American Legion Auxiliary and 8 and 40. Volunteer Services at the V.A. Medical Hospital, over 2000 hours recognized. She enjoyed service and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
Survived by her son, Norman A., Los Angelos, CA,; Daughters-in-law, Evelyn Olsen Howard and Rose Ann; niece, Marie Frampton; 13 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Robert W., daughter LaRae, sons Robert W. Jr. and Gordon and Doulas O., grandson Robert, and great-grand daughter Mary Rose.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Latona section.
Althea, had the most beautiful read hair, freckles, and blue eyes. She was a strong woman of her time. She fought for our human rights by working with the American Legion. She believed in her pioneer heritage and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Her children and family came first in her life. She was a marvelous seamtress, making sure that all of her grandchildren were properly clothed as well as sewing clothing for her own four boys. She was very courageous having lost a daughter to scarlet fever. She out lived four of her five children. Her house was always immaculate, though humble. She loved her roses. Her hair was red until the day she died.
Born February 26,1904, in Loa, Utah, the daughter of Jaesse A. and Violate Blackburn Berry. Married Robert W. Olsen , May 21, 1924 in SLC.
Member of the LDS Church, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, American Legion Auxiliary and 8 and 40. Volunteer Services at the V.A. Medical Hospital, over 2000 hours recognized. She enjoyed service and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
Survived by her son, Norman A., Los Angelos, CA,; Daughters-in-law, Evelyn Olsen Howard and Rose Ann; niece, Marie Frampton; 13 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Robert W., daughter LaRae, sons Robert W. Jr. and Gordon and Doulas O., grandson Robert, and great-grand daughter Mary Rose.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Latona section.
Althea, had the most beautiful read hair, freckles, and blue eyes. She was a strong woman of her time. She fought for our human rights by working with the American Legion. She believed in her pioneer heritage and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Her children and family came first in her life. She was a marvelous seamtress, making sure that all of her grandchildren were properly clothed as well as sewing clothing for her own four boys. She was very courageous having lost a daughter to scarlet fever. She out lived four of her five children. Her house was always immaculate, though humble. She loved her roses. Her hair was red until the day she died.
Althea Berry Olsen, age 94, passed away at her home, December 19,1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born February 26,1904, in Loa, Utah, the daughter of Jaesse A. and Violate Blackburn Berry. Married Robert W. Olsen , May 21, 1924 in SLC.
Member of the LDS Church, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, American Legion Auxiliary and 8 and 40. Volunteer Services at the V.A. Medical Hospital, over 2000 hours recognized. She enjoyed service and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
Survived by her son, Norman A., Los Angelos, CA,; Daughters-in-law, Evelyn Olsen Howard and Rose Ann; niece, Marie Frampton; 13 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Robert W., daughter LaRae, sons Robert W. Jr. and Gordon and Doulas O., grandson Robert, and great-grand daughter Mary Rose.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Latona section.
Althea, had the most beautiful read hair, freckles, and blue eyes. She was a strong woman of her time. She fought for our human rights by working with the American Legion. She believed in her pioneer heritage and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Her children and family came first in her life. She was a marvelous seamtress, making sure that all of her grandchildren were properly clothed as well as sewing clothing for her own four boys. She was very courageous having lost a daughter to scarlet fever. She out lived four of her five children. Her house was always immaculate, though humble. She loved her roses. Her hair was red until the day she died.
Born February 26,1904, in Loa, Utah, the daughter of Jaesse A. and Violate Blackburn Berry. Married Robert W. Olsen , May 21, 1924 in SLC.
Member of the LDS Church, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, American Legion Auxiliary and 8 and 40. Volunteer Services at the V.A. Medical Hospital, over 2000 hours recognized. She enjoyed service and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
Survived by her son, Norman A., Los Angelos, CA,; Daughters-in-law, Evelyn Olsen Howard and Rose Ann; niece, Marie Frampton; 13 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Robert W., daughter LaRae, sons Robert W. Jr. and Gordon and Doulas O., grandson Robert, and great-grand daughter Mary Rose.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Latona section.
Althea, had the most beautiful read hair, freckles, and blue eyes. She was a strong woman of her time. She fought for our human rights by working with the American Legion. She believed in her pioneer heritage and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Her children and family came first in her life. She was a marvelous seamtress, making sure that all of her grandchildren were properly clothed as well as sewing clothing for her own four boys. She was very courageous having lost a daughter to scarlet fever. She out lived four of her five children. Her house was always immaculate, though humble. She loved her roses. Her hair was red until the day she died.
Gravesite Details
double headmark with Rober William Olsen. Located in the Latona section
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