Tyler John Olsen, born on December 23, 1993 in Orem, UT, passed away August 3, 2016. He spent the first few years of his life living next door to his grandparents in Manila, UT. He loved to follow his Grandpa Olsen around the farm and help with the chores. When he was three, the family moved to Orem, UT, where his sister Racquel was born. They have been best friends ever since they were young. When he was five, his family moved back to the Manila area, into the home where he has lived most of his life.
Tyler was known as a kind, smart, handsome young man. He enjoyed playing sports throughout his life, but especially soccer. He played for American Fork High School and the Rangers FC, and enjoyed the friendship of his teammates. He was smart and was an avid reader. He was fascinated by technology, and loved to listen to music. He took a lot of pride and satisfaction in his job at Emergency Essentials, and really enjoyed the people he worked with. He loved going to the movies.
Tyler was a kind and gentle soul. Although he lost a hard battle with mental illness and his physical injuries, we are grateful that he has finally been able to move on and find peace and relief to his pain. Along this journey, many of us were blessed to experience tender mercies from the Lord.
Tyler is survived by his parents, John and Karen Olsen, and his two sisters and two brothers: Racquel, Rebecca, Joshua and Zachary. He is survived by his grandparents CJ and Boni Jones, Highland, UT; Roger and Floris Olsen, Mapleton, UT; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 9 at 11:00am at the Manila Stake Center located at 850 N 900 E, American Fork. A viewing will be held at the same location Monday, August 8 from 6:00-8:00pm and Tuesday morning from 9:45-10:45am. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.
Tyler’s family would like to express their gratitude to the many friends, neighbors, Search & Rescue crew, family & loved ones and all of the many medical personnel who helped extend his life so that we could enjoy being with Tyler for a few extra years. A special thank you to Bishop Swenson’s BYU 181st ward for the miracle they were in Tyler’s life.
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