Glen Richard Olsen - Walker Funeral Home

Glen Richard Olsen of Payson passed away on March 11, 2020. Glen was born on November 20, 1951 in Los Angeles, California to Alan Vaughn and Phyllis Rae Carter Olsen. They moved back to Springville, Utah where he grew up and went to school.

On August 20, 1977 he married Karen Denise Bollingberg in Springville, Utah. Together they were blessed with a daughter, Melanie, and Glen’s son, Shane from a previous marriage.

He loved playing baseball when he was young and was a pretty good pitcher. He loved fishing, 4-wheeling, camping with family and friends, and

enjoyed many trips to Lake Powell and Mexico.

Glen retired in 2007 from Rayloc in Payson with 26 years where he made many life long friends.

Glen is survived by his wife, Karen, children; Shane (Trudy) Olsen, and Melanie (Carl) Jensen, brother, Wendell Olsen, and sister,

Drena (Jeff) Hauser, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Deanna Hancock, brother, Dennis Olsen, daughter, Brandie Jo Olsen Hooley, and granddaughter, Ariel Jo Bishop.

A celebration of Glen’s life will be held at a future date.

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8 Condolences for Glen Richard Olsen

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Melissa Wiley says

March 13, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Karen-
I am so sorry for your loss. So many fun memories hanging out with you guys. Hugs

Cori Ann Bryan says

March 13, 2020 at 10:20 pm

Karen and Family. Thinking of You during such a hard time. I have many FUN memories of Glen, we sure knew how to have fun back in the day. Sending BIG Love Your way.♥️♥️♥️

Roger says

March 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm

I’m so sorry for you Karen, Love & prayers you you. We live in Mesa, AZ now. My cell is: 8014727303

Christie Snyder says

March 18, 2020 at 8:34 pm

Karen, Shane, Melody and Family, I am sorry to hear of Glen passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Christine Pullman says

March 19, 2020 at 4:12 pm

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. ❤️❤️

Cindy viklund ( Johnson) says

March 20, 2020 at 12:17 am

Karen and family I just want to say I’m so sorry for your loss. He passed away on buddy’s birthday,he would have been 68.

Britney Johnson says

March 20, 2020 at 3:40 pm

To the family. I am so so sorry for your loss, Glenn was such a wonderful guy and I’ve always missed the fun bantering and conversations we would have a crest. Karen, I hope you know I am here for you always and I am so sorry he is gone. He was such a special guy and he will be missed forever. ❤️ Please reach out for anything!

Dennis Trotter says

March 31, 2020 at 7:46 pm

Mrs. Olsen, I just learned of Glen’s passing, I’m so sorry for your loss. I would like to talk at your convenience I feel like I dropped the ball keeping touch please reach out if I can help with anything