Dennis Ray Olsen

Dennis Ray Olsen 1945 ~ 2009 Our brother Dennis Ray Olsen, 64, of Centerville, Utah, passed away peacefully June 24, 2009 at home among family members, following a two year battle with cancer. Dennis was born May 19, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lawrence Clifford Olsen and Ora Mae Frehner, the fifth of ten children. He served a building mission to the Southeastern States serving in Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Dennis was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was loyal to the Lord regardless of the challenges he faced throughout his life. He loved the temple and the scriptures. He truly enjoyed serving others and those in need. During his frequent visits to the hospital his sense of humor, brightened and cheered patients and workers alike. The family gives special thanks and gratitude to the doctors and staff at the V.A. Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and CNS Hospice for their compassionate treatment. Survived by one sister, LuAnn (Don) Wood, brothers: Lawrence (Geraldine), George, Don (Dian), Alan (RaJean), Charles (Carol), David (Danithza), Paul (Kathi, deceased), and step brother Dick (Verna) Sudbury. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara (Harvard) Heaton. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Centerville Canyon Ward Chapel 160 S. 300 E. Centerville. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful and Monday morning from 9:45-10:45, at the church prior to services. Interment-Centerville City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church Perpetual Education Fund or Missionary Fund.