Carol Olsen

ANNETTE OLSEN AMMON, ID -- Carol Annette Olsen, 48, of Ammon, passed away July 9, 2009, at her home from diabetes complications. She was under the care of Qualicare Hospice. Annette was born January 21, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to James Fred Olsen and Carol Ann Brown Olsen. She attended Linden Park Elementary School, O. E. Bell Jr. High, and Idaho Falls High School. She worked at Melaluca, as well as managed a Stinker Gas Station. On September 7, 1984, Annette married John Ricks in Idaho Falls. Together they raised two children. They later divorced, but remained companions until her passing. She was known as “Grandma Nette” by Camron and Jassia. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved gardening, painting, and camping. She also loved having her friends around. She was fun, loving, and kind-hearted. Survivors include: Son: Nicholas Levi Olsen, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Taylor Rae Ricks, Idaho Falls, ID Parents: Fred & Carol Olsen, Ammon, ID Sister: Diane (Bruce) Ricks, Sugar City, ID Brother: James Olsen, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Bradley (Ann) Olsen, St. George, UT She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Horace and Ione Brown and Weldon and Ruby Olsen, and her brother-in-law, Lorin Sauer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Jill Saunders (Yazzie) djyazzie@live.com I tried to call the night of June 26, to come and see her - it has been 30 years. No one answered the phone, gosh I wish I'd come sooner. Annette and I had some very FUN times in high school and I have always considered her one of favorite friends in high school. She was always happy and we did some very crazy Fun stuff (good stuff) She has the crazyist fun laugh and we would laugh for hours. We hid on top of the Pepsi machines in school so our assistant principle wouldn't find us - she only stood 4,11 so she never saw until we tried to get down and the Pepsi machine came down with us on it. We hid in under the benches so we she never saw us at all, but I always think she knew it was us. This was just one of the many things we did. I love Annette and she will always be my FAVoRITE girl friend. Love you tons. I'm so sorry for your loss. Peggy A Johnson Carol & Fred, My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Peggy J. Patrick Boyd boydpatric@yahoo.com Fred, I'm very sad to hear of Annette's passing. I just wanted you to know something. When my oldest son Corey was a baby His Mother and Grandparents tried to prevent me from seeing him. Anette would babysit for Karen Arbon (Corey's Mother) and call me up so I could come over and see him. This went on for about two years. I was and will always be thankful for the kindness that your daughter had shown me and my son. God bless, Patrick Boyd Susan Durrant suedurrant@cableone.net Fred,Carol and Family All our sympathy to you and your family. You're in our thoughts and may the power of love bring you peace and healing. With Love, Susan and Mike Durrant and Valerie and Mark Rodel Sharyn Curtis sharynrose1017@msn.com Taylor: I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your mother. You have been through so much and still have done well. I really admire you. Let me know how you are doing. If you get ahold of me, I'll meet you somewhere and buy your lunch. Lana Egan I am so sorry to hear of Annette's passing at such a young age. I will always remember our youth spent on 12th St. Many good memories of Annette, her laugh and our shinanigans. I think the last time I saw her was at Lorin's funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll see you tomorrow at the funeral. Julie Burton Ferguson Carol and Fred Olsen and family; I'm sending my sympathies in the loss of your daughter. We were such good friends growing up. Love and best wishes. Julie Burton Ferguson Michelle Talbot Haskell mhaskell@cableone.net Even though I've run into some of your family members over the last couple of years, I was still shocked and sad to hear about Annette's passing. I'm sure she's in a better place now. I'll always remember all the fun we had growing up on 12th Street, and our years in school (from Linden Park to IFHS.) I'll always have good memories of my times with Annette. Who could forget that snorting laugh? She could always make us laugh... Cathy Shuman (Olsen) flycair@alaskalife.net I am so sorry to hear about Annette's passing. My favorite memories of Annette were all the fun times we had when we were children playing at Grandma and Grandpa Olsen's house. I will always remember Annette's smile and laugh. She was a crazy cousin and will be missed! My thoughts are with her family - Aunt Carol, Uncle Fred, Brett, Bradley, Diane, Nicholas, and Taylor.