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Wayne Olsen Obituary
With deep sorrow, Wayne S. Olsen unexpectedly died on April 4, 2016.
Wayne was born and raised in Seattle. He was the first graduating class of Shoreline High school in 1958.
In 1958, he joined the Air Force and held the highest level of security clearance during the Bay of Pigs and beyond for our country. This position brought him to many countries including Turkey and Italy.
Wayne held managerial positions in the I. T. departments for many years. This included Snohomish County PUD. While working at PACCAR, in the 1990's he led his team to create a program changing the year 1999 to the new millennium.
Wayne retired from AT&T in Redmond in 2006.
His enjoyment was golfing at Blue Boy in Monroe as well as marshaling at Echo Falls for many years.
Wayne was a man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren unconditionally.
He was a member and chair for many committees in Trilogy in Redmond WA. Wayne was a past member of Lake City Elks Lodge, past president of the International Information Technology Organization and a current member of West side Italian Club as well as Trilogy's Italian Interest Club.
His favorite place to travel were Cannon Beach, Lake Chelan, and Italy.
He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Sharon Taylor Olsen; his sister, Donna Gardner, his daughters' Kellee Krouse (David), and Shawna Renando. His endearing grandchildren, Justin, Shayna, Chandler, and Caitlyn; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial gifts may be sent to Children's Hospital in Seattle or Evergreen Health Foundation in Kirkland. Sign Wayne's online
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Kellee
April 19, 2024
Lynn Holly, thank you for your kind words. My mom has since passed away and my sister and I are only left with memories of my parents
Shawna
April 19, 2024
Daddy is missed so every day. Touched the lives of so many. I miss our chats. Your grandkids miss you. So much has changed. Not a day goes by when you´re not on my mind. I love you.
Lynn Holly
April 18, 2024
I think of Wayne often. Such a great person. Loved his family so much. My sympathies again to Sharon and the girls for this terrible loss.
Kellee Krouse
September 28, 2023
Miss you Daddy. I think of you daily and know you are looking down on us and are so proud of the man Justin has become. I have reconnected with Shayna. That would have made you so happy. You knew how much i missed her. Shayna has a sweet baby, Lawson, and he looks like you did at that age. Sorry you are missing so much. I love you to heaven and beyond. You are my dragonfly, that watches over me
Shawna Renando
September 19, 2020
Thank you Venugopal Kummamuru for your kind words about my dad. I miss him daily. He was a one in a million. ❤
Kellee Krouse
September 18, 2020
Thank you Venugopal Kummamuru for your kind words about my Dad. I miss him everyday and enjoyed your memory of him.
Venugopal Kummamuru
September 17, 2020
Felt sad on coming to know Wayne was no more. Worked with him at PACCAR in 1998 as a Consultant. May God bless the family and give them strength to withstand the loss of Wayne S Olsen. Wayne was a soft spoken, friendly person and a wonderful human being. God makes few like him. May his soul Rest in Peace.
Kellee Krouse
April 23, 2019
Thank you, Lynn Holly. for your kind messages. I miss him every day! He did love his family and was such an important part of all of our lives. After his death, my son, husband, and I moved to MN. Even distance doesn't ease the huge loss that I feel. ♡
Sharon
April 21, 2019
Rest in Peace, dear heart.
Lynn Holly
April 19, 2019
I regret not reconnecting with Wayne before he passed. Such a great guy. Such love for his family and loyalty to friends. I miss him.
Lynn Holly
June 7, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with him for several years at AT & T, where he was a wonderful, loyal friend and project manager. He never stopped talking about how much he loved his wife, his girls and grandkids, and his granddog. To Sharon and family - I know this must be such a terrible loss. God bless during this sad time.
Shawna
May 19, 2016
I miss you Dad every day. Peech
Kellee Krouse
May 5, 2016
I miss you Daddy, every minute of every day ♡
April 27, 2016
Sharon, Shawna, Kellee & kids,
Wayne will be soo deeply missed.
I wish I could ease your pain.
All my love to you all,
Gretchen & family
Phil and Darlene Renando
April 24, 2016
Dear Sharon, Shawna, Chandler, Caitlyn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil and Darlene Renando
April 24, 2016
Easter offers hope to those who grieve.
Pete & Nancy Wright
April 24, 2016
Dear Sharon, we offer our sincere condolences. May your many good memories bring you some consolation. Pete & Nancy Wright
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