Kathryn Rae Olson

Born August 6, 1954. Passed away January 10, 2011 at the age of 56.
Kathie passed away peacefully after a difficult battle with cancer. In the
past ten years she struggled with multiple sclerosis and became an advocate
for people with disabilities; assisting many people over the internet on how to
live successfully in the face of personal adversity.

Kathie grew up in Missoula, Montana and was a lover of animals and nature.
She had a passion for horses and was a member of the American Paint
Horses Association.She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Duncan; granddaughter, Gwendalynn
Duncan; son-in-law, Seth Duncan; her mother, Antonia Smith; sisters, Keni
Stelling and Kim Smith; and brothers, George, Gary, Greg and Glenn Smith;
and by nieces, Jennifer Christensen and Jessica Rosenlof; and nephew, Joshua Taylor.Kathie is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Olson; father, Kenneth
Smith; and sister, Karen Taylor.She was a dear friend to many and an advocate for the human
condition. She was well known by friends and family as a
woman with a big heart. She would have given her last breath
to a friend in need."It was with poignant hearts that we send this beautiful person
to the next life with her husband, Savior, and God. To those
who will miss her, please know this is not the last of the good
deeds she will do. She will always have work to do in helping
those around her; there is simply a bigger project she must
work on now." (In tribute by daughter, Danielle.)A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Utah Veteran’s Memorial Park Chapel located at 17111 S. Camp Williams Road. Services will begin in the chapel at 11:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation through Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, Murray, UT 84107 in Kathie’s name to help offset funeral expenses.