Lois R. Olsen, 84, of Sparta went to the Lord on March 13, 2014. Lois was born in Pocatella Idaho and settled in Sparta in 1968. She taught piano, flute and the organ from her home for many years. Lois played lead flute in the Santa Maria Symphony and was the organist at Picatinny Arsenal from 1969-2011. Her musical career allowed her to meet many famous musicians including her late friend Roger Williams. Along the way Lois received many awards for music but still found time for her other favorite hobbies; skiing and golf. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Russell N. Olsen. Lois is survived by her devoted son Dirk Olsen and his wife Marianne of Palisade, CO; Granddaughter Kaeley Seibert and her husband Jack of Maricopa, AZ; and grandson Cory Olsen and his wife Monica of Aurora, CO. She is also survived by her great-grandson Everett Russell Olsen; sisters-in-law: Betty June Rhodes and Carole Cullen and 2 nephews and 3 nieces. A funeral service will be held at 11am Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Sparta First Presbyterian Church, 32 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery. The Goble Funeral Home, Sparta is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.goblefuneral.com
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