Larae W. Olsen

Ephraim, Utah - At the age of 56 after years of battling several debilitating medical conditions, LaRae White Olsen, surrounded by family, was released from her pain and suffering on July 6, 2012 in Provo, Utah. She was born January 16, 1956 in Richfield, Utah, a daughter of Urban Jay and Inez Hunt White and grew up in Teasdale, Utah, set in the beautiful heart of Wayne County. One of her crowning achievements, the publication of her book, Aunt Rae’s Remedies stemmed from her childhood there. She has been a resident of Ephraim Utah since 1974 when she came to attend Snow College. LaRae had a smile for everyone she met; despite the pain of her body her spirit was always strong and welcoming. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Lanny Olsen of Ephraim Utah. Her children: Jennifer (Jake) Gibson of Provo Utah, Brandon (Janet) Olsen of Ephraim Utah, and Karen (Kurtly) Bertelson of Mayfield. Her siblings Wes White of Eden Wyoming, Sherma (Dave) Tysz of Tekoa Washington and Vale White of St. George Utah. She also left behind six grandchild who will miss her love. She was preceded in death by brother Doyle Lynn White, parents Inez and Urban White of Wayne County Utah and parent-in-laws Kay and Roberta Olsen of Ephraim Utah. Reception for those wishing to visit family will be Tuesday July 10, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Wednesday July 11, 2012 from 10:30-11:30 with funeral services to follow at 12:00 Noon, all at the Red Brick Church, 450 North 200 West in Ephraim. She will be laid to rest in the Ephraim Park Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.