Sharon Lee (Albiston) Olsen Obituary (1938

Sharon Lee Olsen (Albiston) passed away on November 3rd in Layton, Utah. Sharon L. Olsen was born October 16th, 1938, in Logan, Utah and grew up in Richmond, Utah, the blessed daughter of Dean and Edna Albiston. She married Robert (Bob) D. Olsen on August 15th, 1958, in the Salt Lake Temple. She spent her childhood in Richmond Utah up until she attended Utah State University and met her eternal partner. From 1962 to 1979 she lived in Brigham City where her three children were born. She moved to Bountiful in 1979 and then to St. George in 1991 where she lived for 29 years, until moving to Layton in 2020. She is survived by her husband, Bob; her children, Barbara (and Dan) Brimhall who live in Arizona, Jeffrey (and Kristin) Olsen who live in Fruit Heights, and Richard (and Alinda) Olsen who live in Layton. She loves her 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Sharon enjoyed dance, music and creative activities her entire life. She found joy and comfort in music and was a very accomplished pianist and organist. She played the organ in the St. George temple for 28 years and nurtured many young piano students through the years. Bob proudly recorded her piano and organ music of all types on 29 albums and offers her CDs to others so they can enjoy her music. Before children, Sharon worked as a secretary and was proud of her ability to take shorthand and type with great speed and accuracy. Having served as a Relief Society President on more than one occasion, she was always generous, compassionate and never wanted to offend. Her heart was big, and tears would flow often with concern for others. She freely shared her humor with everyone. She influenced many lives and with a believing heart, faithfully prayed for help for her family and others daily. She has said that she receives great peace when hearing, "I Know My Redeemer Lives", because she knows it is true. Sharon's legacy began in her youth as she worked hard to achieve excellence in all ventures pursued. In addition to music, she enjoyed being a mother, scenic rides, worshipping the Lord, service for others and humor. She loved playing games and had a quick mind and competitive spirit. She threw the best birthday parties for her children. She expressed her love through cards, gifts and phone calls. She adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A viewing will be held at the Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah on Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow services at the Brigham City Cemetery. Funeral services will be streamed and may be viewed below.