Darrell Forbes Olsen

1923 - 2012  (89 years)

• Name	Darrell Forbes Olsen
  Born	30 Jul 1923	Ogden, Weber, Utah
  Gender	Male
  Died	25 Oct 2012	Ogden, Weber, Utah
  	Darrell Forbes Olsen, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Ogden. Darrell was born in Ogden on July 30, 1923 to Clyde Moyer and Vera Lenora Forbes Olsen. He graduated from Ogden High School, enjoyed boxing and won the Golden Gloves Title. He attended school in Chicago, Illinois to become an electrician. He served as a control tower operator with the Army Air Corps in Casablanca during WWII. In 1986 he retired from 35 years employment at Wonder Bread. He married Beatrice Wilson, also of Ogden, on July 15, 1949. They lived in Washington Terrace where they raised four boys, shared each other?s lives, and were active and dedicated members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Darrell served in Bishoprics and in a Stake Presidency. He served as Bishop of the Washington Terrace 4th Ward for 5 years. He loved the youth and serving others. Darrell was an inspiring speaker and loved teaching the Gospel Doctrine class. He lost his dear Bea?s companionship when she passed away 17 years ago; also on October 25, in 1995. Darrell later married Marcia ?Micki? Maitland on June 7, 1997 and they moved to South Ogden. Along with gaining a new companion, he also became another father and grandfather to Micki?s family. He had 4 sons, 21 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren with Bea. When he and Micki joined lives, he enjoyed the new family bonds with her 2 sons, 4 daughters, 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Darrell enjoyed hiking, jogging and walking. Together, he and Micki spent time enjoying the foothills and canyons above Ogden. Micki was steadfast and ever present in her companionship, support and loving care throughout their marriage. He volunteered as a mentor helping the 3rd graders learn their multiplication tables. He loved gardening. He especially enjoyed growing tomatoes. Darrell loved walking the foothills and up to Waterfall with his sons and grandchildren. He would take 3 mile early morning walks. Darrell is survived by his wife, Micki; 4 sons, David (Linda) of Vernal; Rodger (Nanette) of Ogden; Dwight (Becky) of Pleasant View and Scott (Laura) of Roy, 21 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; 2 stepsons, Glenn (Shelley) DeVuyst and D. J. (Ilene) Curnutt; 4 stepdaughters, Tammy (Scott) Hill, Holly (Richard) Jackson, Jennifer McIntosh and Marilyn (Jaron) Davis; 16 step-grandchildren and 9 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea; infant daughter, mother and father and sister, Rhea Hess. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist?s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist?s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. The family wishes to thank the staff of the George E. Wahlen Veterans Home in Ogden and Encompass Hospice , especially Ren and Adrian, for their loving and skilled care.
  Person ID	I8183	Grow
  Last Modified	24 Feb 2013

  
  

  Father	Clyde Moyer Olsen,   b. 19 Jul 1901, Hagerman, Gooding, Idaho ,   d. 22 Nov 1968, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Vera Leona Forbes,   b. 17 Nov 1898, Layton, Davis, Utah ,   d. 6 Aug 1967  (Age 68 years)
  Married	16 Nov 1921	Ogden, Weber, Utah
  Family ID	F1489	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Beatrice Wilson,   b. 20 Jun 1929, Utah ,   d. 25 Oct 1995, Ogden, Weber, Utah  (Age 66 years)
  Married	15 Jul 1949	Ogden, Weber, Utah
  Children	1. David W. Olsen   2. Rodger Olsen   3. Dwight Olsen   4. Scott Olsen   5. Infant Daughter Olsen
  Last Modified	24 Feb 2013
  Family ID	F2671	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 30 Jul 1923 - Ogden, Weber, Utah Married - 15 Jul 1949 - Ogden, Weber, Utah Died - 25 Oct 2012 - Ogden, Weber, Utah  = Link to Google Earth
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