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Lori Sweeney posted a condolence

Monday, September 28, 2009

Joann, Dr. Bourdette and I learned of Warren's passing when a donor called to make a memorial gift and we are both heartbroken to learn of this news. Please know that we thinking of you and your family. Please do call on us if we can help in any way. Lori Sweeney, OHSU MS Center 503.494.7455

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Brian Cleys posted a condolence

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Dear JoAnn and family, I'm grateful to have had the pleasure to know Warren. He was truly a one-of-a-kind salt of the earth guy. My heart goes out to you. I know you will miss your husband and father very much. His strength, compassion, integrity, wisdom and big warm heart touched everyone he came in contact with. May god surround you with love and hold you in his arms. All our love to you! Brian Cleys and family.

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Etienne de Villiers posted a condolence

Thursday, September 24, 2009

My condolences to family and friends. It is sad day to hear of Warren's passing. The patriarchal role he played as our IT Director in the 5 years I was with LSI was heartfelt. Even when LSI had a reduction in force, he told me to take my time and say my goodbyes. Usually very much against policy, but greatly appreciated! Now as I say my final goodbye to him, his kindness to all will always be remebered. Best Wishes Eti

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Glenn Harvey posted a condolence

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Dear Warren's family, I am an ON Semiconductor employee in Pocatello who only had the opportunity to work with Warren for the past year, but I know that I speak for all of us in Pocatello that knew Warren in saying that we loved him very much. His genuine warmth and open personality were a very welcome change in a work enviroment that can be very impersonal. His keen insight and wisdom were a big help to me personally, and I miss his guidance very much. I won't be able to travel to Portland for the memorial this weekend, and I am very sorry that I do not know any of you in the family. I am sure that this is a time of great sadness and grief for all of you, as it is for me. If there is printed material for the memorial, or information about Warren's life or family shared with others, I would very much appreciate receiving a copy by e-mail if it is possible. And to all of you in Warren's family that I have not met, please know that I will always carry Warren in my heart. My very best to all of you. Love, Glenn Harvey

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John Hall posted a condolence

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Dear Olsen Family, I had the pleasure of working with Warren for three years. The memories I have of Warren will make me smile for the remainder of my days. He was so proud of the Gresham plant and he cared so much for the people within the walls. I think he laughed at one thing or other every single week over three consecutive years of weekly staff meetings. That may be a corporate record. I would occasionally accuse him of smoking something funny before the meeting. He would just sort of wisely say that the reality of corporate life was funnier than any drug. Hmmm. Maybe he was the guy sending all the ideas to the Dilbert cartoon guy. He was a great man. His quiet dignity and his compassion for others are attributes that we all should aspire to emulate. We can try to copy them but we will never match them. When that big lovable head of his popped out in Chicago sixty years ago, they broke the mold. There will only ever be one Warren. To my dear amigo, keep on truckin' John H.

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Mandy posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wawa, I still can't believe that you're gone. I have nothing but a million wonderful memories with you. You were so much fun to be around and you always cheered me up even when you were down. It was a privilege to grow up with you in my life as it was for everyone else who knew you. I love you so much and will miss you forever, Mandy

Warren James Olsen

1948 - 2009

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Warren James Olsen

1948 - 2009

Plant a tree in memory of Warren

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In Loving Memory

Warren Olsen

1948 - 2009

Straub's Funeral Home

HOME | ABOUT US | FUNERAL PLANNING | PRE-PLANNING | RESOURCES | OBITUARIES & TRIBUTES

325 NE 3rd Avenue | Camas, Washington 98607 | Phone: (360) 834-4563 | Email: info@straubsfuneralhome.com​

325 NE 3rd Avenue | Camas, Washington 98607 | Phone: (360) 834-4563 | Email: info@straubsfuneralhome.com