Eugene Carl Olsen met our Lord and Savior surrounded by family on December 19, 2019. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, it was his broken heart from the loss of his sweetheart Maxine that finally took his strength away.
Gene was the second born child of Cecil and Mabel Olsen in Toppenish, WA on October 15, 1938. He is survived by siblings Cecil (Eileen) Olsen, Donna Olsen-Howard and Jerry (Barb) Olsen. He is preceded in death by his wife Maxine, his parents, and siblings Clarence and Don Olsen. His family moved several times throughout his life eventually settling in Helena, MT in 1956. It was there that he met the love of his life, Maxine Osborne and they married in June 1958.
Gene had hands and a heart for service and was always available to help family, friends and the church with automotive or handyman skills. He was at home in his garage and could always be found tinkering on projects. Gene’s heart for service was evidenced by his love for children, if you ever wanted to see his eyes light up, watch him talk to a child. It was his love for children that led him and Maxine to serve kids through foster care. They even adopted their youngest son Scott through the foster care program. Gene also served as a Trustee for the West Helena Valley Volunteer Fire Department and the Helena Nazarene Church for many years.
His legacy of service and love lives on through his children and grandchildren who meant the world to him. He and Maxine had five children, Sharon (Jim) Foster, Karen (Joe) Eve, Ken (Debbie) Olsen, Daryl (Leslie) Olsen and Scott Olsen. Grandchildren are Michael (Stacey), Rochael (Cory), Nicholas,
Teddi (Kale), Gary (Amber), Jeff (Nichole), Arian (Scott), Kaelynn (Tyler), Jessilynn (Cole), Shelby, KJ, Megan, and Kayla (Jacob). He also had several great grandchildren who were all his little peanuts.
Family meant everything to Gene and he was happiest when the family was all together for hunting or camping adventures in the Elkhorn Mountains. He is now at peace beside his wife Maxine and our Heavenly Father.
A memorial service celebrating Eugene’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 28th at the Church of the Nazarene, 117 Valley Drive. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Burial will follow the reception at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Eugene.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Thomas, Dr. Strekall, Cooney Rehab, and the Oncology Unit of St. Pete’s for their wonderful care. Thank you to Anderson Wilke Funeral Home for assisting with arrangements.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:30 a.m.
Saturday December 28, 2019
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday December 28, 2019
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
3:00 p.m.
Saturday December 28, 2019
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Motnana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:30 a.m.
Saturday December 28, 2019
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday December 28, 2019
Church of the Nazarene
117 Valley Drive
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
3:00 p.m.
Saturday December 28, 2019
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Motnana 59602
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Sharlene Lucas says
So sorry for your loss…know that you are in our thoughts and prayers…
Dick and Sharlene Lucas
Della Dobbins says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Gene was a favorite Uncle of mine. I was glad I got to visit with him the last time I was in town. I will miss him and Aunt Maxine. They are now in Heaven together. I love you all, take care.
Love Della Dobbins
David Ryan says
So sorry for your loss. I have known Gene and Maxine for a long time. They were kind, sincere people who will be missed.
Kelley and Mary patzer says
So sorry for your loss. Gene and Maxine were good people and impacted many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Chip Misgen says
Marie and I are saddened for another loss in your family. You are in our prayers my friend.
Sharon Heigh says
Jerry and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon Baker Heigh and Family
Helen Fabian Delanoy says
To the Olsen family. So sorry for your losses- My memories of your folks span 30 years. Their kindness will be missed. I was gone with your dear Mom-Maxine passed and shocked, and you could see how much your dad and her were soul mates. My prayers. thoughts and memories are with you, all.