He was born, in Keene, on July 20, 1939, to George Wesley and Christine May (Blanchard) Olmstead, Jr. He grew up in the Keene area, attending local schools. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in October of 1957, serving part of his 12 years in Iceland, and was honorably discharged in February of 1969.
After his honorable discharge, he traveled around the US, spending time in Texas, and West Virginia before moving back to NH in 1983. He worked for Waltham Screw, in Keene, as well as Wal-Mart in Plaistow and most recently for The Home Depot, for the last 20 years, in Salem, NH.
Mr. Olmstead had a wonderful, unique, sense of humor, and the gift of gab that lead him to be cherished by many. He was always hardworking and generous to those around him. He enjoyed fishing, tennis and horseshoes, giving his son a hard time, as well as cooking on the grill.
He is survived by his son: Michael Aaron Olmstead; a granddaughter: Icey Olmstead and a grandson: Foxx Olmstead all of Keene; two brothers: Paul Olmstead of Florida and David Olmstead and his wife Peggy of New Hampshire; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents: George W. Olmstead, Jr. and Christine May Olmstead, two sisters: Marilyn O’Brien and Jackie Sullivan, and a son: Michael Anthony Olmstead.
Services for Mr. Olmstead will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Fletcher Funeral Home. An hour of visitation will be held, prior to the service, from 1:00 until 2:00. Burial will take place in the Mountain View Cemetery in Swanzey in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made, in Mr. George W. Olmstead, III’s memory, to the George W. Olmstead Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, 122 West Street, Keene, NH 03431, or the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (www.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org), 205 West 700 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Fletcher Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com) 33 Marlboro St, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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