Sharen Olson

Sharen R. Olson 1948 ~ 2008 Sharen Roskelley Olson returned to her Heavenly Father early Christmas Eve, 2008 after struggling with health problems for the past two years. Born December 2, 1948 in Logan, Utah, daughter of Doris Rhodes and LaRay Thurston Roskelley. She met and married her eternal companion, Roger Taggart Olson, in the Logan Temple; he preceded her in death. Sharen was many things to many people. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Sharen and Roger recently served an LDS service mission in Salt Lake City where she loved missionary work and those she served, considering her service in the church her greatest joy. She served selflessly, diligently and willingly over many years with a smile on her face. One of Sharens outstanding talents she shared and enjoyed was music. She performed with her twin sister, Karen Brooks, in the Utah Choral Arts Society for many years and had the opportunity to share her talents worldwide. Some of Sharens favorite things were warm summer afternoons, reading a good book and playing kick ball with her grandkids. Survived by her sons: Kirk (Teresa) Olson and Darren (Qwinette) Olson; 8 grandchildren: Mindi, Krysteen, Taylor, Skyler, Aspen, Karsyn, Amber and Brynne; sisters: Annette (Cleon) Chambers, Karen (Mike) Brooks, Nelda ( Eugene) Roskelley. Preceded in death husband, Roger; parents; sister, Maureen Collier; brother, Eugene Roskelley. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mom, we love you always ...until we meet again. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at the West Valley Stake Center, 3963 South Peachwood Drive (3480 West). Viewings will be held Sunday, 5-7 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Monday the church, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment, Lewiston Cemetery.