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1925
DIED
2013
Olen McCombs Obituary
Olen had three children from his first marriage to Wilma. In 1973, he married Sue, increasing the family to six children. They square danced for 35 years and enjoyed RV trailering, much of it with square dance friends. He always enjoyed seeing the kids and grandkids with all their sparkle and exuberance and he loved each one of them so much.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sue McCombs, his children, Ronald McCombs (Loretta) of Concord, Jane Hannum of Santa Ana, Patricia Anderson (Ron) of Riverton, Utah, stepchildren Keith Cribb of Anaheim Hills, Gayle Cribb of Dixon, Laurie Cribb of Los Altos, 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren as well as his coffee buddy, Jack Flockhart. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Hurley and Arlie McCombs and his other coffee buddy and best friend Curt Busby.
A memorial service for Olen will be Saturday, March 9, 11:00am at the LDS church, 731 N. Ham Lane.
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Memories and Condolences
for Olen McCombs
March 14, 2013
I have alot of good memories of Olen
Bill Helwig
So proud of his Giants Shirt, one of many!
Nola Butler
March 13, 2013
Next to my own Father, Olen was the most honorable, kind, understanding and helpful man I have ever met. Along with his "Susie" they were the best neighbors one could ever ask for.
He will be missed by all who knew him. He was always there with a smile and kind word. May comfort surround his family and friends in this time of need.
My condolences,
.
Marlene McGill
March 9, 2013
My daugher and I Square Danced with Olen and Sue for several years. I was sorry to hear of his passing.
Marlene and Janice McGill
Jane Hannum
March 9, 2013
Dad, I loved you so much. I will miss your wisdom & our talks on the phone. RIP
You will be missed by all of us
Olen Mc Combs
March 9, 2013
Sheri Osorio
March 9, 2013
Every time that a catch a whiff of freshly cut grass it takes me back to our backyard in the country and me sipping on juice while you would mow the lawn.
Every time that I see wood, I close my eyes and I can hear your saws roaring.
When I hear a sports game playing out over the radio, I feel you there with me.
The smell of fresh clean towels drying on a clothes line, the taste of homemade ice cream, roasting marshmallows at a campsite...
Everything in my life takes me back to you.
You will always be a part of me Grandfather
You were the only Father that I have ever known and I will miss you more then words can ever describe, my sorrow and loss run deep.
May all your wishes always come true Grandpa
Olen Mc Combs
March 9, 2013
He has always been the rock in our family
Olen Mc Combs
March 9, 2013
He has always taught me to be a hard worker
Olen Mc Combs
March 9, 2013
John Connelly
March 8, 2013
Olen I will miss you and rember those trips when we traveled cross country to square dance conventions
Richard and Bonnie Evans
March 8, 2013
Dear Sue and Family: We were so sorry to learn of Olen's passing. He was such a wonderful giving spirit. He did so many thoughtful things for Lyle & Roberta. We share your sorrow. Sincerely, Bonnie and Richard Evans
March 8, 2013
Olen and Sue are very special people. Olen was my landlord for 7+ years and he was always there to help with any problem. I will miss him. -- Mike Fowler
March 8, 2013
Olen was the best landlord that anyone could hope for -- always there to fix any problem. A very nice couple Olen and Sue made. You will be missed.
March 8, 2013
Olen was my landlord for 7 years and he was the greatest. Always there to fix any problems. He made me many wood crafted gifts which I still have. I enjoyed Olen and Sue whenever I ran into them over the years. He is in Heaven. -- Mike Fowler
JULIAN LOPEZ
March 7, 2013
OLEN YOU ARE PROMINADING WITH THE LORD REST IN PEICE MY FRIEND
March 7, 2013
Olen Mccombs family,so sorry to read of Olen passing,we used to be nieghbors when his children were young. He was always so pleasent to everyone....Helen Cooper and Joyce & Chris
Laurie
March 6, 2013
I miss your smile, jokes, and warmth.
Harry Mahaffey Jeanette Munsill
March 6, 2013
dear Sue and family,Thinking about you and your family, he was a very special person and Harry is going to miss one of his 49er buddies. You are in our special prayers
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