Ramona R. Olsen

Ramona R. Olsen 3/31/39 ~ 10/29/05 ST. GEORGE, UT - Our dear sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother lived and fought a courageous battle. She died October 29, 2005 due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She was 66 years old, born March 31, 1939 in Holladay, Utah to Ruby and Hyrum Petersen. Ramona married Afton D. Olsen on Sept. 29, 1956 and together they raised 10 children: Trina (Ross) Atwood, Abby (Kevin, deceased) Atwood, Tyke (Tresa) Olsen, Ryke (Sherry) Olsen, David (Vernita) Olsen, Adam (Shelly) Olsen, Ruel (Leslye) Olsen, Afton (Tonya) Olsen, Mona (Scott) Sanders and Meggin (Dennis) Bodine; 37 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her siblings, Marlow (Vicki) Petersen, Gordon (Margaret) Petersen, Kay (Glen) Hunsaker, Brent Petersen, Debra (Abe) Ju, Kevin (Julie) Petersen. Ramona is preceded in death by her brother, David Petersen; mother, Ruby M. Petersen; father, Hyrum Dean Petersen. Ramona lived a godly life. She was known for her smile and her laughter. Everyone loved her for her kindness. She looked for the best in every situation. In 1993 she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and served her God, Jehovah, faithfully right down to the end. One of her favorite Bible scriptures was Job 14:14: "If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, Until my relief comes. You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning." As the end neared she was surrounded by many of her family and friends who loved her so much, just as she loved them. We look forward to seeing her in the resurrection. A special thanks to the staff of Red Cliffs Care Center for the wonderful care they gave to Ramona and the support they gave her family. We also want to thank The Red Cliffs and Snow Canyon Congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses for all their love and support. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Sandy Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 9936 South 300 East, Sandy, UT.