Doris E. Olsen's Obituary
Mrs. Doris E. Olsen, age 87, died Tuesday afternoon, September 15, 2009, in Muskegon. She was born November 16, 1921 to William & Bernice (Whitman) Garber and had been a life resident of the area. Doris was a 1940 graduate of Muskegon High School. She had served as Secretary of Porter Mulder Land Co.; and had previously been employed at Banker’s Trust Co. and Continental Motors. She was a member of Crestwood United Methodist Church where she had formerly been active in many of the church functions. She was also a member of the Hackley Hospital Cherry Guild and Friends of Art. Doris loved to play golf, tennis and go skiing; and especially enjoyed being with her family. On June 21, 1947 she married Gerhard “Gary” Olsen and he survives her along with 3 children, Sandra Godsman of Evergreen, CO, Stephen (Debbie) Olsen of North Muskegon and Daniel (Kendra) Olsen of Norton Shores; 6 grandchildren, Andrea (Jon) Weeks, Eric (Bethany) Godsman, Sara (Steve) Henry, Matthew Olsen, Emily Olsen and Kenny Olsen; 4 great-grandchildren and 1 sister, Wilma Blood of Traverse City, MI. Private family services will be held at Crestwood United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Restlawn Cemetery. There will be no visitation. For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider the YMCA or Crestwood United Methodist Church. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210).
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