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Stephen Olsen Obituary
Stephen Jeffery "Steve" Olsen passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020. Steve came into this world on January 19, 1941 in Glen Ellyn, IL, to Rosemary and Roy Olsen. Steve had an older brother, Don. Steve graduated from Cascia Hall High School in 1959 and attended and graduated from OU with a degree in Architecture and a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity graduating in 1964. He married his High School sweetheart, Patricia Boerner in 1964 and the two were married for 52 years. Steve was a Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He served two and a half years during the Vietnam War in Frankfurt, Germany and was honorably discharged.
Steve volunteered throughout his life with Catholic Charities, the Church of Saint Mary, Board Member with Hillcrest Health Systems, Tulsa Regional Medical Center and The Center for the Physically Limited. Steve was very active in the Tulsa Community as a member of AIA Eastern Oklahoma Chapter, Kiwanis Club, Toast Masters TIP Club, National Trust of National Preservation and the Military History Museum in Broken Arrow. Steve was the co-founder with Roger Coffey of Olsen/Coffey Architects. Steve and Roger ran their successful business for 40 years. Steve also obtained the NCARB registration for Architecture
Steve's passion was to help people in need any way possible. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and pets and visiting his neighbors of 52 years the Niver Family. Steve was an avid golfer, but his one true love was always his wife, Pat Olsen.
Steve is survived by his children, Mark, David and Kirstin; his grandchildren, Grant, Madeleine, Jack, Corbin, Camden, Adam, Eric and Jacob; nieces, Megan, Monika and Sara; sister-in-law, Margaret Boerner; step-sister, Liz and daughter, Nadia; step brother, Robert.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, December 4th, at Church of Saint Mary, 1347 E. 49th Pl., Tulsa. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 2450 N. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115.
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Timothy Laplante
November 26, 2021
Thinking of you Steve and the Olsen family. God bless you Steve always, and Pat Olsen. In remembrance and prayers. Amen. Happy Heavenly Anniversary.
Peter Hilger
January 18, 2021
Condolences and prayers for Steve and the Olsen family. Steve was a wonderful mentor and friend, and he will be missed.
Michael McAfee
December 4, 2020
Steve and I were in the same graduating class at Cascia Hall. He and Pat were close friends going all the way back to junior high. Steve, Martin Keating and I attended our first OU game in person in 1958. He was a great guy and friend.
Warren Stewart
December 3, 2020
Steve was a terrific guy - served with him in TBB tips club for many years - always enjoyed his stories- Rest In Peace my fellow vet!
Timothy Laplante
December 3, 2020
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Olsen family. May God bless you Steve and Pat Olsen. Always and forever, Amen.
Philip Monhaut
December 3, 2020
I got to know Steve as a fellow member of the Tower Toastmasters Club over the past 15 years during our weekly meetings. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone. His sense of humor was enjoyed by all and he was a mentor to many people. He will be truly missed. May GOD give him rest as he passes on to his eternal reward. Condolences to Steve's family.
Adam Weaver
December 3, 2020
Steve was a kind soul with a caring sense of humor and a caring heart. The world was a better place for having him in it!
My condolences to the Olsen Family for their loss!
He was a gift!
Cassandra Oliver-Divens
December 3, 2020
My condolences to the Olsen Family. Steve was a treasured member of the Tower Toastmasters Club for many years. He will be missed. We enjoyed speeches from Steve about his beloved wife, work and pets. May God's peace surround you all as you treasure the love and memories shared with Steve.
Peace and comfort,
Cassandra Oliver-Divens
Steve Collins
December 2, 2020
On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Tulsa we offer our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Steve was a wonderful and giving man who always brightened our day with his sharp wit. He will be sorely missed.
Donna SPOSATO Cannon
December 2, 2020
The Sposatos send their deepest condolences to Steve's family. I have notified my oldest brother Richard who was a classmate and who considered Steve one of his very best friends with lots of memories since their days at Cascia Hall and before. Our prayers are with you all. RIP, Steve.
George Strella
December 2, 2020
What a shock! I've known Steve for many years through Kiwanis. He was very active and famous for his dry humor at our meetings. We love you, Pat. George Strella
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