J. Lewis Olsen

J Lewis (J L) Olsen May 4, 1934 - Nov. 20, 2008 JL was born in Safford, Ariz. to Lewis and Vivian Olsen. He was raised there and graduated from Safford High School in 1952. After graduation JL entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany as an occupational troop. He met his first wife Lisa in Germany and to that union two sons were born. They were later divorced. JL worked for Frontier Airlines from 1959 until their demise in 1986. He then worked for Samaritan Village Apartments until retirement. JL married the love of his life, Beverly in 1973. They enjoyed summers in West Yellowstone, Mont. and winters in Phoenix while working for Frontier until moving to Boise in 1979. JL enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing with his blended family. They had many great times together. Although JL was not an active member, he believed deeply in the teachings of the LDS church. JL was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Bradley Woolsey; brother-in-law, Jack Woolsey; in-laws, Thomas and Virginia Suder, and sisters-in-law, Melissa and Melinda Suder. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Beverly; son, Eric (Erin); grandson, Jacob Lewis; Son, Aaron (Tracey); granddaughters, Hannah and Emily; stepdaughter, Sabra (Mike) Parker; grandson, Benjamin and granddaughter, Clarissa; and sister, Jennie Lou Woolsey of Arizona. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews and his dog Boomer. Thank you so much to his wonderful and caring nurses at 5 Central oncology at St. Al's. You were all great as were his doctors. There will be no services in Boise. Inurnment will be in the spring with Military honors in Safford, Ariz. Local arrangements are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in JL's name to the American Lung or Breast cancer associations or the Idaho Humane Society. Condolences for the family may be submitted online at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com. "Rest in peace my Love and wait for me. You will always be close to my heart. We will be together again."