Robert H. Olsen
1923-2012
Robert Henry Olsen, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 13, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born August 26, 1923 in St. Joseph the son of Bonnie and Henry Olsen. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Robert retired from St. Joseph Fuel Oil Company.
He was a longtime member of Copeland Baptist Church. Throughout his life he enjoyed boating, fishing, dancing, camping, coin collecting and spending winters in Texas. The memories shared by his family will live in their hearts forever.
Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary.
Survivors include three daughters: Judy and Jim Janssen of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; Sharon and Clint Robertson of St. Joseph; and Connie and Tim Whitsitt, St. Joseph; eight grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren.
Services: 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday. The family suggests memorial gifts to Alzheimer’s Association.
Judy & Jim & all of the family. You are in our prayers. We will always remember your Dad with is great sense of humor!
With sympathy,
Judy & Jim & family,we are thinking about
everyone.
Bob will always be remembered for his stories and sence of humor.. RIP Bob..
Judy and all was sorry to hear about your Dad he was a great guy Lots of fun times with him. We know he is in a better place now. You all are in our prayers
Judy, Jim and all of your families-
We will have you in our thoughts and
prayers. May God embrace you with his
love and give you peace and comfort.
Bob has been remermbered fondly by Mary and me. Our prays go out to the family. We know he has gone to be with Mary in a better place. Love to all.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this very sad time. Holding you up in prayer and giving you love, peace and comfort.
Judy, Jim and all the families of Bob:
How sad to get the news of Bob’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We always enjoyed his smiling face and his wit. He will be missed by his family and all his friends. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. God’s blessing’s to all.
MY FATHER JAMES GUESS WORK WITH BOB AT ST. JOE FUEL OIL AND STAYED FRIENDS WITH BOB. I AM JIM’S DAUGHTER , FATHER PASSED JULY 28 2009 HE WOULD OF WANTED ME TO SAY HIS DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I REMEMBER PICKING DAD’S PAY CHECKS UP WITH MY MOTHER. GOD BLESS RHONDA GUESS.
To Jim and Judy Janssen. We both know how it feels to lose a father. It is especially difficult when you have become the caregiver and you watch your father become childlike. Our hearts go out to you. We are praying for the peace that passes all human understanding for you. John and Doris Bowerman
Judy, Sharon, and Connie prays and hugs to you. I know Bob and Mary are up there dancing and having a great time without us.
Mom and dad will probably not make the funeral home,. Mom has been in the hospital since saturday, but you all are in our thoughts and hearts!
Love you all,
The Marcum Clan
Dear Folks,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. It has been a tough last two years for you.
You will remember and treasure all those wonderful memories of your lives with both your mother and dad.
May God give you peace and strength to carry you through your trying time.
Judy, Jim, Sharon, Clint, Connie, Tim and all the rest of the family,
Our sympathy on Uncle Bob’s passing. We have great memories of him. I’ll bet Mary, Mom, Opal and Bob are already playing a game together.
SHARON,JUDY AND CONNIE,
Our dads worked together many years and
had a lot of stories to tell. My deepest sympathy to you. Your family
is in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie Hudson Blair
Both Angie and I send to you are most heartfelt sympathy at this time. We are out of town and will not be able to make the visitation or service, but please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort.
We are thinking of you all and will miss Uncle Bob. We know he is in a much better place.
Love to you all!
Roger & Joyce
& family
Judy, Sharon & Connie, sorry for your loss. Your whole family has always been special to me growing up. You all were very good to me inviting me boating, the drive-in theaters, and just hanging around. I’m not able to come to the services but my thoughts are with you all
To the Family of Bob Olsen
We wish to send our sympathy to all. Bob was a special person and all who were lucky to have know him will miss him. God be with you all.
To the Olsen Family,
Please accept our sympathy to all of you.
We were fortunate to be able to meet and know your parents at Gateway. They were so friendly, and always had a smile, wave, or kind word to say. Sure did miss them this past season. Reflect on all of your good memories! Prayers and Blessings to all.
Connie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. All of you will be in my
prayers.
God is for us a refuge and strength. He will provide the help that we need to endure such a sad time. – Psalms 46:1.
Dear Jim, Judy, and families,
So saddened to learn of your Dad’s passing. We are left with so many good memories of both Bob and Mary. Hope the hole in your heart is filled with our prayers and sympathy. God knew it was time for them to be together again.
Jim&JUDY, My thoughts and prayers are with you.he was wonderful man and fun golf parter. i am sure hes up in heaven entertaining with his jokes and storeies about his texas family. i will miss him.
god bless,
carrie
We were so sorry to hear About Bob. We enjoyed his quick wit and wonderful humor. We will miss him so.
God be with you all.