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In Memory of
Christian Djurhuus "Chris"
Olsen
Olsen
1931 - 2012
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Obituary for Christian Djurhuus "Chris" Olsen
Christian D. “Chris” Olsen died May 26, 2012 at Olympic Memorial Hospital, Pt. Angeles, WA. at the age of 80. He was born June 3, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Svend and Helen Olsen and raised in the Bronx with his brother Fred and sister Helen. He graduated from high school in 1948 in the Bronx and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1949.
The Navy brought Chris to NAS Whidbey in 1955 and soon his parents followed, moving from New York to Coupeville in 1955. They both died in the early 1980’s. After completing 20 years of military service, Chris retired from the Navy as a Chief Air Traffic Controller at NAS New Orleans in 1969 and returned to Whidbey Island where he had previously enjoyed three tours of duty. Chris then went to work for Haddon Furniture as a salesman, a position he held until 1984.
In 1974, Chris married Dorothy Smith and when she retired from the Island Co. Assessor’s Office in 1984 they began to travel. They spent many years traveling south in their motorhome enjoying the sunshine of California or visiting their children and families around the states.
Chris is survived by his wife Dorothy, their seven children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Chris was an active member of the Whidby Island Masonic Lodge No. 15 of Coupeville, Scottish Rite, Nile, Shrine and Eastern Star.
A Celebration of Life will be jointly held for Dorothy and Chris at Wallin Funeral Home July 9, 2016 at 11am. Rev. Fred Noyes of Winthrop, WA will officiate and the Whidbey Island Lodge #15, F&AM and the Order of Eastern Star Madrona Chapter will provide memorial services. Military honors for Chris will follow under the auspices of the NAS Whidbey Island Honor Guard. A reception will follow for family and friends. Dorothy and Chris will be interred together at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. At their request in lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in their name.
The Navy brought Chris to NAS Whidbey in 1955 and soon his parents followed, moving from New York to Coupeville in 1955. They both died in the early 1980’s. After completing 20 years of military service, Chris retired from the Navy as a Chief Air Traffic Controller at NAS New Orleans in 1969 and returned to Whidbey Island where he had previously enjoyed three tours of duty. Chris then went to work for Haddon Furniture as a salesman, a position he held until 1984.
In 1974, Chris married Dorothy Smith and when she retired from the Island Co. Assessor’s Office in 1984 they began to travel. They spent many years traveling south in their motorhome enjoying the sunshine of California or visiting their children and families around the states.
Chris is survived by his wife Dorothy, their seven children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Chris was an active member of the Whidby Island Masonic Lodge No. 15 of Coupeville, Scottish Rite, Nile, Shrine and Eastern Star.
A Celebration of Life will be jointly held for Dorothy and Chris at Wallin Funeral Home July 9, 2016 at 11am. Rev. Fred Noyes of Winthrop, WA will officiate and the Whidbey Island Lodge #15, F&AM and the Order of Eastern Star Madrona Chapter will provide memorial services. Military honors for Chris will follow under the auspices of the NAS Whidbey Island Honor Guard. A reception will follow for family and friends. Dorothy and Chris will be interred together at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. At their request in lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in their name.
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