Connie Jean (Colbert) Olsen

Obituaries

April 18, 2025

April 2, 1934 – February 17, 2025

Connie Jean (Colbert) Olsen, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, entered into the arms of her Lord on February 17, 2025. It was a gentle passing in her family’s home in Gig Harbor, Wash.

Connie was born near Haskell with the helpful hands of Beatrice Bruner as midwife. She was the third of eight children born to Jesse and Margaret Colbert on April 2, 1934.

Friends and family will hold graveside services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Colbert Family Cemetery on Ferguson Road (0.7 miles east of N 310 Rd. The signed entrance is next door to 21595 Ferguson Rd. in Haskell. Please do not disturb occupants they are not related.) Be prepared- there are no facilities anywhere near the cemetery. A reception will follow nearby. For questions reach the family at ConstanceOlsen09@ yahoo.com. No solicitations please.

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