Avis de décès de William Olsen

<!-- FH = Spilsbury Mortuary --><!-- DisplayFullObituaryText -->William (Bill) Blaine OlsenWashingtonWilliam (Bill) Blaine Olsen age 80 of Washington, Utah returned to his Heavenly Father, on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. His wife of 51 years, Tereece Grover Olsen was at his side. He was born, May 11, 1934 in Peerless, Utah to Louis Blaine Olsen and Katherine Nelson Olsen. He is survived by a brother, Robert Earl Olsen, and a sister, Susan Olsen, his children and their spouses, William Russell Olsen (Diana), Erik Louis Olsen (Kathleen), John Blaine Olsen (Melanee), Katherine Marie Penrose (Michael), and Kurt Andrew Olsen, twelve grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a grandchild, Christian Andrew Olsen.He was raised in eastern Utah and graduated with a BS Degree from the University of Utah and later received a Master's Degree from Utah State University. Bill served in the army during the Korean War and after being honorably discharged then served an LDS mission to Denmark for 3 years. After marriage he lived with his family in southwestern Montana for a few years before moving to St. George, Utah. They soon purchased a home and property in Washington, Utah where they have remained for the past 45 years.Bill spent his career teaching at Dixie High School and Pine View High School where he taught Drivers Education, German, and History classes.Bill enjoyed yard work and gardening and visiting his kids and grandchildren. He also was an active member of the American Legion.Bill was an active member of the LDS Church throughout his life and served in many callings in service to his fellow man and his Savior.Funeral Services will be Friday, January 2, 2015 at the LDS Chapel located at Main and Telegraph in Washington, Utah at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will precede starting at 9:30 to 10:30 at the same location.Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, Utah (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Bill's guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.