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Olsen, Merle Barrus, 1913-2007

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1913 - 2007

Biographical History

Merle Barrus Olsen (1913-2007) was the mother of Orrin James Olsen.

Merle Barrus Olsen was born in Fairview, Wyoming, to Orrin and Mary Elizabeth Barrus. She graduated from Utah State University in 1936 with a teaching degree. She married in Logan, Utah, in 1938, and had nine children with her husband. The two served two missions together for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On September 10, 2007, Merle passed away in Logan.

Citation:
UPB files, May 09, 2019 (Merle Barrus Olsen; born 1913 in Fairview, Wyoming to Orrin and Mary Elizabeth Barrus; graduated Utah State University in 1936 with teaching degree; married 1938 in Logan, Utah; had 9 children; mother to Orrin James Olsen; served two LDS missions with husband; died September 10, 2007 in Logan, Utah)

FamilySearch, April 9, 2020 (Merle Barrus; born 30 August 1913 in Fairview, Wyoming; married Lynn Jay Olsen 12 October 1938; taught school in Utah; died 10 September 2007 in Logan, Utah)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Orrin James Olsen collection on Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus family

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 3070
Scope and Contents

Contains autobiographical writings and family records pertaining to members of the Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark family, created between the years 1897 and 1961 in Utah. Information regarding their personal lives and ecclesiastical work are presented. Included are letters, diaries, and photographs of Orrin, Mary, their children, and their grandchildren. Also contains documents pertaining to Fred A. Turley and Edward Stevenson. Materials created 1897 to 1961.

Dates: 1897-1961

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