Dona Vee Fautin Olson Obituary (1928 - 2007)

Dona Vee Fautin Olson, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, returned home to her Heavenly Father on May 15, 2007 due to complications from open heart surgery. Dona Vee was born on April 5, 1928 in Elsinor, Utah to Vernal E. Fautin and Pearl Nielsen. She married Mack D. Olson on October 19, 1948. She found joy in spending a lifetime of caring service to her 6 children and many grandchildren. She was known for her personal Sacrifice in caring for her son, Blair who preceded her in death just 11 days before her passing. She enjoyed the outdoors spending much time camping, fishing, hiking in the mountains and particularly enjoyed the beautiful desert flowers. She treasured traveling, especially with her sisters and instilled that love and appreciation in her children and grandchildren. Dona Vee truly had an adventurous spirit that will greatly be missed! She was a survivor of breast cancer of 6 years, but always had a positive attitude and a love for life, despite the many trials that she faced on this earth. She spent many hours attending ball games, gymnastics, dance performances and many other activities that involved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, her faith in God gave her strength and she recently found peace and comfort in attending the temple. Though her passing was sudden and unexpected, we find peace in knowing that our mother has returned home to our Heavenly Father and is reunited with our brother and sister. Survived by husband, Mack Olson, sons; Blaine (Karalee), Leif (Kym), daughters; Lynne (Scott) Carlsen, Terry (Mohsen) Arfai, son-in-law, Larry Butler, sisters; Dale Leivick, LaRue Walker, LaVon (Duff) Shelley, sister-in-law; Dora Fautin, 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter, Leslie Olson Butler, son, Blair Olson, daughter-in-law, Denise Olson, brothers; Reese and Russell and sisters; Phylis and LaVern. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 21, 2007, 11:00 am at the Butler 1st Ward, 7000 South 2700 East. Friends and family may call Sunday, May 20, 2007 from 5-7 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and Monday from 10:00-10:45 am prior to the service at the church. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Affleck and his team who worked so diligently and showed much compassion towards Dona Vee and her family.