Virginia Etta Olsen

Virginia Etta Olsen left us and went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2014. She passed away at Covenant Shores Retirement Community on Mercer Island at the age of 83.

Virginia was born in Seattle, Washington, November 18, 1930 to Bertha (Wallace) and Henry Keel. She married Theodore (Ted) Olsen on Mercer Island Oct. 28, 1949 and they raised their family there. She had several administrative positions over the years but loved being an audiovisual administrator for Interlake High School the most. She and Ted designed and built a home at Kala Point, Pt. Townsend, where they enjoyed their retirement and hosting family and friends.

When Ted passed away, Virginia moved to Covenant Shores and became involved with the community, volunteering with typing and writing for the newsletter and closed circuit television. She believed strongly in sharing her faith and love of Jesus and tried to pass this on in her writing.

Preceding Virginia in death was her husband, Ted. Surviving her are a daughter, Linda Elliott, a son, Jay and his wife Connie Olsen; grandchildren include, Luke and his wife Jenny Elliott, Sara Elliott, John Elliott, Greg Olsen and Katie Olsen. She was a loving and kind wife, mother and grandmother.

The family suggests memorials be made to Covenant Shores Benevolence Fund, 9150 Fortuna Drive, Mercer Island, WA 98040, and Attention: Penny.