Paul Olsen

Paul Olsen, 82, loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather, passed away peacefully September 3, 2019. Paul was born March 21, 1937 to Coline and Frederick Olsen. He graduated from Wapato High School and Washington State University. A fruit farmer his entire life, Paul was the third generation on the family orchards in Zillah. Paul married Ann Rebillard July 5, 1958 while they were both students at WSU. He was a devoted Cougar fan through thick and thin. Paul and Ann celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last month. They have four children and ten grandchildren. Watching his grandkids grow and spending time with them were among his greatest joys in life. Paul is survived by his wife Ann, his children, Elizabeth (Dave) Director, Kathleen (Kevin) Corrigan, Bob Olsen, and David (Kelli) Olsen, and his beloved grandchildren, Jake, Hannah, Ben, Rosalie, Allison, Alex, Suzanna, Samuel, Henry, and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Patricia Rychard. Graveside funeral service will be held September 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paul Olsen, please visit our flower store.