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Olsen, Leif

Friday, June 20, 2008

Leif Hartford Olsen, 89, of Hopewell, died on Friday, June 20, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Eydehavn, Norway and had been a long time resident of Hopewell VA . Mr. Olsen served in the Norwegian Merchant Marines and the United States Maritime Service and rose to the rank of 2nd Lt. He was a member of Sycamore United Methodist Church in Prince George, a member of Prince George Masonic Lodge #115, and a 40 year member of the Sons of Norway. He retired from NABISCO Fairlawn, NJ after 32 years as a maintenance machinist. He was the son of the late Lars and Antoinette Johnsen Olsen. Mr. Olsen is survived by his wife, Constance Brough Olsen of Hopewell, one son, Lawrence Olsen and his wife Cindy, one daughter, Laura Hanisch and her husband Kurt, two grandsons, Steven and Leif Hanisch all of Jefferson, NJ, and a brother, Arnfinn Olsen of Eydehavn, Norway. A Masonic memorial service will be held Monday, June 23, 2008 at 6:00 P.M., followed by a Sons of Norway service at Sycamore United Methodist Church, Prince George County. Visitation will follow until 8:30 P.M. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Church with the Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George County, VA.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sycamore United Methodist Church Building Fund, 9710 Old Stage Road, Prince George, Virginia 23875. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com


Condolences

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Olsen family at this sad time. We never met your dad/husband/grandfather but knew he was a special person. We know that you have fond memories of him and always keep those memories close to you.

Foster & Debbie Crum
Oak Ridge, NJ

Posted by: Foster & Debbie Crum at June 24, 2008 10:23 AM

Leif was a very special man whom my children called "boom-boom" when they were small because of his boisterous laugh and voice. They both will cherish the stools he made them when they were born with their names on them. My husband, Jimmy, has fond memories of Leif and Connie in his many years as their next door neighbor. Leif will truly be missed by our family.

May you have many cherished memories as we do.

Jimmy, Emily, Sarah & William Henry

Posted by: Jimmy & Emily Henry at June 23, 2008 01:40 PM

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