Allie Jean Olsen Derrick

It's been several years since her passing, but my wife Jessica and I treasured our time serving with her in the Brighton Gardens Branch when we served there. She crossed my mind today - I want her family to know the impact she had on us.

This is late, but I just learned of Sister Derrick's passing. She will always hold a grateful place in my heart. I was privileged to serve under the leadership of President and Sister D in the England Leeds Mission. While serving, my brother was killed in an accident. The ways they helped me through that challenge was inspiring. I was changed forever, and reflect on the events and counsel given often. I send my love to her family!

Our deepest sympathy to the Derrick family. We loved our "Sister D". She was a special "mission" mother in the England North Mission. Loved your parents!! Thinking of you at this time.

So thankful for the memories and testimony shared in Ireland . What a wonderful lady and sister,
Yvonne (Kennedy) and Brent Spencer

I am so grateful for the privilege of knowing Allie and being one of her many, many friends. She is such an inspiration to me and I treasure our time together. So happy she is reunited with her wonderful companion Royden and beautiful daughter. She endured to the end with such grace and beauty. She is an elect lady and I will miss her. She always spoke so highly of all her family and I know you've been so dedicated to her. May God comfort you during this time.

I knew Allie when she was a co-resident with my mom, Jeanne Hughes, at what was then the Emeritus. They were both active in the Brighton Gardens Branch. My mom loved Allie. They shared a very sweet friendship. I hope they are having a good reunion now. My love to all of you. Diane

Jim & Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sister Derrick will ALWAYS be my Grandma Allie! She's the first person I ever called Grandma when I met her in Hong Kong when I was a young child. Her love for me and everyone that she met was tangible! I loved visiting her and Elder Derrick every summer when we came home on home leave! One of my favorite pictures from my wedding day is with her and Elder Derrick! It was such an honor to have her sit in the Grandmother's chair in my sealing room...

I had the privilege of knowing Allie while my Mom was a resident at Brookdale, she is a treasure. She always had a smile on her face and kind words on her lips. Thank you for you true example of kindness.

Aunt Allie, your brightness and generosity is deeply felt as it echoes out through your posterity and all that were touched by you. Thank you for being that bright star in our lives. Thank you for living such a courageous life and example. May your reunion hold all the joy of heaven.
Love,
Your niece, Laura Midgley
Your sister, Vonda's daughter