Myrtle Olsen

Jul 3, 2023

The sweet smile and kind face of Myrtle Margaret Olsen is no longer with us as she passed away the beginning of July 2023. Myrtle lived a full life of 97 years and was asked in the last of her final days if there was anything more she wanted to do or accomplish and her reply was no; she did more than she ever expected. She passed away peacefully with children at her side at Alaska Native Medical Center hospital. Her final words were of appreciation for all who had helped her.

Myrtle was born in 1926, she was raised and lived the majority of her days in Kodiak, Alaska. She was the second of five girls of Ole and Laura Olsen.

Myrtle is survived by five of her seven children, Linda (John) Pirak and Elwood John Watson of Washington, and Gary (Geraldine) Watson, Petrina (Andy) Peterson and Gordon (Constance) Jensen Jr. of Kodiak. Her two children who predeceased her were Ole Watson and Chris Jensen, both of whom drowned in separate incidents. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; the youngest of four sisters, Lila Schwantes; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

The family of Myrtle thanks the Anchorage Pioneer Home for their love and care, and also the Alaska Native Medical Center fourth floor west wing care providers and nursing staff who were especially helpful during Myrtle's last days.

More information about Myrtle's life was published in the Kodiak Daily Mirror on July 28, 2023.

As Myrtle requested, there will be no funeral service and she wished to be cremated. There will be a small immediate family celebration of life at a later time.

Condolences can be sent to the family at P.O. Box 170, Kodiak, AK 99615.