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2016
Jeffrey Olson Obituary
SALT LAKE CITY, UT-Jeffrey Olson was born on July 16, 1952 in Salt Lake City to Sara Ruth Kelsey and Virgil Bernard Olson. He died of natural causes on November 6, 2016.
Jeff was a devoted father who found most of his happiness being with his children and grandchildren. He loved making other people laugh, and was good at it! Jeff was an actor, stand-up comic, and local radio personality. He had roles in ConAir, Clay Pigeons, Touched By an Angel, and numerous other films and T.V. shows. His career spanned five decades.
Jeff would describe himself as being an excellent golfer, quite good at playing basketball, baseball, football, and fair at tennis and racquetball.
He is survived by his children: Ingrid, Adam (Sara), April, Andy, Austin, Anthony, and Erik; and his ex-wife Michelle. He is also survived by his brother Jim (Shauna).
A special thanks to all those who cared for Jeff these last few years.
Please join our family for funeral services on Sunday November 13th at 3:00 at the Wasatch Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2139 Foothill Drive, SLC, 84109.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Olson
Mike Burdick
October 28, 2024
I first seen Jeff when I worked at the Canyon Inn, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. He performed a comedy show on certain Saturday nights in 1981-82. When he performed on those nights the place was SRO. That man was funny.
Tony Bailey
November 5, 2020
Jeff. Think about you often. I wish my boy Spencer could have known you.
Miss you. Best, Tony
Suzi Plott-Loritz
November 15, 2016
I loved Jeff's sense of humor. He always made me laugh. He is a treasured friend.
DIANNE WILLIAMS WEST
November 14, 2016
I WENT TO EVERGREEN JR. HIGH SCHOOL WITH JEFF AND HAD DRAMA CLASS TOGETHER. HE WAS GREAT EVEN THEN. I REMEMBER HIM IN CHARLIES AUNT, HE HAD A LEAD ROLE AND MADE THE ENTIRE SCHOOL LAUGH. I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. BLESS HIM FOR MAKING THE WORLD A HAPPIER PLACE.
Jeff Hall
November 13, 2016
So sad to hear of Jeff's passing. We graduated from Skyline, and years later worked on many, many TV, radio, and film projects together. Jeff had the best Ronald Reagan impression ever.
Keep 'em laughing, buddy. If I make it up there, I'll look for you.
Richard Hirschi
November 13, 2016
We were shocked and saddened when with saw that Jeff had passed. Jeff was one of the funniest guys ever. Jeff for years would stop at our U OF U tailgate party and tell a few funny stories much to the delight of our guests. Jeff will be missed. Jeff can now entertain up above. God Bless. Dick & Darlene Hirschi
Tony Bailey
November 12, 2016
Dear Olson Family:
I first met Jeff as a caddy at The Salt Lake Country Club.
We had many a good laugh, and I remember the day he ate Harry Ostler's lunch on the 12th hole. Boy was Harry mad.
I haven't seen Jeff in 20 years but about a year ago I called him and it was the same old Jeff.
Please give Hap a hello for me.
YOU
Love,
Tony Bailey
L. Turner
November 12, 2016
There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt. e.b. A loss of incredible talent and a thoughtful, kind, loving man. He left us all laughing!!
November 11, 2016
Dear Olson Family, I am so honored to have known Jeff. He was truly a blessing in my life. I will never forget his big smile and laugh. My deepest condolences, Steve Marlowe
November 11, 2016
Michelle and children please accept my deepest condolences. Jeff always made me laugh and certainly brought to this earth some beautiful children. Pam Ure
November 11, 2016
I grew up next door to Jeff. Was like family. So shocked to hear of his death. RIP
Rita Hill & family
Sandy Waite
November 11, 2016
Many fond memories of Jeff! My husband Joe performed comedy and impersonations way back when! Sorry for your loss. The Angels in heaven will be busting out in laughter.
Sandy Waite
Sloughouse, California
Ben Walker
November 11, 2016
Jeff Olson was an excellent actor and a classic comedy talent. My company hired him to star as "Coach" in several award winning training videos that have become iconic in our industry.
He was always clever and routinely had us in stitches.
We had the opportunity to work with him again two years ago to update the contents and jumped at the chance.
My deepest condolences to his his family. We cherish our warm memories of working with Jeff.
Jim Ekins
November 10, 2016
Dammit, how he made me laugh. I loved his impersonations back in the day of John Wayne, Walter Brennan and many other actors. He was spot on. May his sweet soul rest in peace.
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