Shirl Gammell Olsen “Oly”, 78, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on June 2, 2022 peacefully surrounded by his family.
Shirl was born on October 15, 1943 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Max Wilbert and Marjorie Gammell Olsen. He grew up in the Spanish Fork area attending and graduating from Spanish Fork, Utah. He later went on to work for Geneva Steel and Jerry Tadd Painting.
He married his sweetheart and love of his life Marie Thomas on June 14, 1963 in Spanish Fork, Utah. They together raised 4 children, Rex, Michelle, Shana, and Roger.
Shirl had a love for restoring anything old; cars, gas pumps, signs, and trailers. He loved antiques, car shows, swap meets, fishing, and was a talented artist. Family was the main priority in his life. He had a special bond with all of his grandkids. The memories made with each of them were held dear to his heart. He had a big heart and considered everyone a friend and was a friend to all. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Shirl is survived by his children, Rex Olsen of Spanish Fork, Utah, Michelle (Chad) Carter of Spanish Fork, Utah, Shana (Ronnie) Woolsey of Payson, Utah, and Roger (Hayley) Olsen of Spanish Fork, Utah, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his dear wife Marie, parents, Max and Marjorie Olsen, and his siblings, Jay, Don, and Joyce. What a beautiful reunion they must be having.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. located at the Spanish Fork 2nd Ward Building, 541 West Center Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may attend a visitation from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment will be held at the Spanish Fork Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Maple Creek Hospice and Staff with a special thanks to Kelby.
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Rick Taylor says
June 6, 2022 at 1:56 amOne of the good guys.
Carlene Ainge Beckstrand says
June 6, 2022 at 8:37 pmI’m so sorry Rex, Michelle, Shana, and Roger. He and your mom were such great neighbors when we were growing up. I hope you’ll find peace and comfort in good memories and good friends at this difficult time.