Colleen Christensen Olsen

Colleen Christensen Olsen obituary, Mesa, AZ

Colleen Christensen Olsen

Colleen Olsen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation - University Chapel on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Colleen Christensen Olsen's love, warmth, and grace touched everyone who knew her.
A devoted wife to Carl Olsen, and a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she lived a life full of faith, kindness, and creativity.
Colleen now rejoins her dear son, Craig, in heaven - a joyful reunion filled with peace.
Known for her gracious spirit and welcoming heart, she made everyone feel at home. Her delicious meals, beautiful gatherings, and joyful laugh will be remembered always.
A woman of quiet strength and deep faith, Colleen's legacy of love and warmth will live on in every heart she touched.
Funeral Services:
All who knew and loved Colleen
are warmly invited to join in celebrating her life.
Saturday, October 25
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
532 South Greenfield Road
Mesa, Arizona 85206
Schedule
Visitation time
10:00–10:45 AM
10:45 Family prayer
11:00 AM | Funeral Service
(We will proceed to the Mesa cemetery immediately following the service.)
Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

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