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2021
Gerald Olsen Obituary
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Olsen
August 2, 1947 - April 14, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Olsen, 73, of Longview, Wash., passed away on April 14, 2021. He was born to parents, Daniel Olsen and Catherine Zacher-Olsen on August 2, 1947 on a farm in Rugby, North Dakota. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1965.
Jerry spent his working years as an electrician at Longview Fibre, retiring at the age of 59. His memberships included IBEW, local 153, and ARRL. Jerry was very adventurous and loved to sail, travel, hike, and woodwork. His witty humor was infectious. Jerry was a father, brother, and friend.
Jerry is survived by brother: Kirk (Tracy) Olsen, children: Sheryl (Jim) Cargill, Daniel (Kristi) Olsen, and David (Lori) Olsen, grandchildren: Michael and Hannah Cargill, Samantha and Megan Olsen, and Mason Olsen, and former spouse: Rebecca Olsen.
Jerry was especially appreciative of his cousin, Ron Olsen's help and friendship. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
In lieu of donations, memorials may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church or the American Heart Association.
A funeral service will be held for immediate friends and family.
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Karen Zacher Schumacher
April 25, 2021
My deepest sympathies are being sent to Jerry´s family. He had a heart of gold and will be missed. Whenever I would come to AZ for a winter vacation I would make arrangements to stop in to see him, if he wasn´t coming into Mesa. You could always count on Jerry to make us some Key lime pie! His mom, Kaye, was my aunt and godmother. I shared with Jerry a few years ago that she never forgot my birthday and Christmas and always sent me a dollar. After that, whenever Jerry sent me Facebook birthday greeting he would add "If I had a dollar I would send it!" I´m going to miss that. It always brought back fond memories and I expected him to say that just like I expected Aunt Kaye´s dollars as a child. Rest In Peace, Cousin Jerry. We love you and will miss you.
American Heart Association
April 23, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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