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Marian OLMSTEAD Obituary
Marian was a native of Newport News and a 1966 graduate of Ferguson High School. She graduated in 1969 from the Obici Hospital School of Nursing. Marian enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and vacationing at the ocean. She had lived in North Carolina with her husband for the last 38 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Sanford Hayes.
She is survived by her husband, John Michael Olmstead; daughter, Kelly Olmstead Tanner and husband, Scott; granddaughter, Emily Hayes Tanner; mother, Mary Hayes; sisters, Paula Wheat and husband, Richard, Jean Farrar and husband, George, Kathleen Hogge and husband, Charles; and brother, Paul Guy Hayes and wife, Karen.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome, or contributions in memory of Marian may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Attention: Youth Program, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Walt Steesy
February 19, 2010
We share the loss of Marian as a member of our greater Olmstead family.
Genealogist, Olmste(a)d Family Association
Carol Rozhon
February 19, 2010
No words can express the loss of such a brave and beautiful woman. My many memories are filled with laughter and tears. May our lord comfort you during this time of sadness
Bill Jim Hayes
February 19, 2010
Have fond memories growing up with Marion, especially at the family home nearby Sinclair Circle in Hampton. Enjoyed the chats we had at our family reunions over the years.
Best Regards -
Mary Wheat
February 19, 2010
So sorry for your loss..May the love of
friends and family carry you through
your grief.
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