Sheldon Olsen

Sheldon Lloyd Olsen
December 10, 1946 - December 19, 2024

Sheldon Lloyd Olsen died Dec. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona, of heart failure.

He was born Dec. 10, 1946, in Brigham City, Utah. His parents were Lloyd and Eula Olsen.

Sheldon was reared in Brigham City and graduated from Box Elder High School. He served in the San Antonio Texas Spanish Speaking Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He learned to love the Hispanic culture and people. A few months before he returned home, he met Ruth Fripp, who was serving a mission in Texas.

Sheldon returned to his studies at Utah State University. He married Ruth Fripp in the Logan Utah Temple of the LDS Church in June of 1969. She and Sheldon both worked in Logan, Utah, until he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1971. Martelle was born to Sheldon and Ruth on June 13, 1971. Kristen was born Dec. 30, 1973, in South Africa, where the family had moved to be near Ruth’s parents and siblings. While in South Africa Sheldon worked as a bank auditor and at I.B.M. International.

Upon returning to Utah he worked for First Security Bank in Ogden. He was transferred to the Brigham City branch when the family moved to Brigham City.

Sheldon and Ruth divorced. He was married to Debbie Black for a short time before they divorced. While employed at the Ogden service center of the I.R.S. he met and married Teryl Zaug. After several years they divorced, but remained good friends.

Sheldon spent the last six years living near his daughter in Tucson. He always designed and kept a beautiful yard wherever he lived. He also loved to travel, hike, and backpack in the mountains until his health failed.

Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents, and sister-in law, Camille.

He is survived by his siblings: Clare, Ritchie (Barbie) and Annette; daughters, Martelle (Gary Ranta) and Kristin; four grandchildren: Lauren Harper, Lindsay, Michael and Robert; and six nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February. 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 East, Brigham City, UT 84302

Condolences may be expressed at myers-mortuary.com/brigham-city-funeral-homes.