Darlene Olsen

Darlene spent most of her career as an Insurance Underwriter with AAA. She was a devout member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church of Lindsay. Because of Darlene's deep faith, during her illness, it did not overshadow her light-hearted and caring ways. Her outgoing personality, contagious smile and sharp wit would always brighten your day. The Cancer Center staff of Saint Agnes would comment on her joyous spirit during her long and courageous battle.

Darlene was born on May 1, 1953, in Madera to Harold F. and Eva (McGough) Crown. She attended McClane high school where she met and later married Bob Bjornson in 1971. During their marriage they had two children, Cheri and Randy. After spending several years in the Santa Cruz area for Bob's military service, they divorced at which time she moved back to Fresno.

In 1994, she married to Bill Olsen, who was her "rock" from the very beginning. Their love and commitment to each other was unwavering and remained true to their wedding vows.

She is proceeded in death by her beloved grandparents, Joseph "Bun" and Lillie (Goodner) McGough; her father, Harold F. Crown & her aunts, Mary (McGough) Brown Burleson and Geraldine (McGough) Brown.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Olsen; children Cheri Bjornson and Randy and (daughter-in-law) Briana Bjornson; grandchildren, Josh & Jake Harris; mother, Eva (McGough) Crown Maez Helm; brothers, Dale Crown and David Crown; aunt, Cleda (McGough) Chasten of Sacramento along with an extended family.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Tom Hackett and the staff at the Saint Agnes Cancer Center for their support through her long battle. She considered all of them to be close and caring friends.

Graveside services will be held at the Fresno Memorial Gardens, Saturday, July 27th at 10:00 AM

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the American Cancer Society.