Jared Carl Olson

In Loving Memory
Lehi, Utah-Jared Carl Olson, 37, of Lehi, UT, passed away surrounded by loving family on October 18, 2013 after courageously battling brain cancer for two years.
Jared was born March 15, 1976 to C. William and Linda B. Olson in Grants Pass, OR, where he spent his childhood. His family was everything to him. They were his best friends. From his early years, he enjoyed and excelled in sports and academics. Football, basketball, and baseball were among his favorites. Jared was always the life of the party and his quick-witted comebacks were enjoyed by many. After graduating in 1994 from Grants Pass High School, he served a two year mission for the LDS church in New York, New York - a fitting place for a life-long Yankee fan. After his mission he attended and graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Finance. There, he met his wife, Leslee, and they were married in the Logan LDS Temple on December 29th, 2001. They eventually settled in Lehi, UT with their four beautiful children.
Jared has worked for the State of Utah as a Bank Examiner for the past 8 years. He was very active in his church, serving in many different capacities. He loved college football (particularly the Oregon Ducks), and anything else that happened to be on ESPN. He also loved movies. But more than anything else, he loved being with his family. He loved family vacations, spending time with his wife, watching dance recitals, and playing ball with his sons.
Jared is survived by his wife, Leslee, four children - Brynlee(9), Jace(8), Drew(4), and Averie(2), his father C. William (Margie) Olson of Highland, siblings Marianne (Todd) Stevens of Highland, Janette (Bill) Richan of Highland, Julee (Greg) Abel of Ashland, OR, Neil (Emily) Olson of Draper, and Brian (Shalyse) Olson of Salem, OR.
Jared was preceded in death by his sweet mother, Linda Bischoff Olson, brother Vance (infant), and his Grandparents.
A viewing will be held Friday, Oct. 25th from 6-8pm at the Hunter Chase LDS Bldg, 2198 Foxtrail Drive, Lehi, UT. The family prayer and closing of the casket will be held that evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 26th at 11:00am at the Traverse Mountain Stake Center, 2030 W. Chapel Ridge Rd, Lehi, UT. Friends can visit with the family prior to the service from 9:30-10:45. Burial services will be at Logan City Cemetery in Logan, UT.
In lieu of flowers, you can donate to the family fund at any Wells Fargo Branch for Jared Olson of Lehi Utah or online at www.youcaring.com/jaredolson.
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