Gene Rodney Olsen Gene passed peacefully in Rowlett, Texas on September 15, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Hewas born on March 26, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ruth Upton and Herbert Olsen.He and his parents moved to Dallas in 1940 where they settled in the Park Cities. Gene graduated from Highland Park High School in January, 1947 and attended Texas Tech College. He was a lifelong Red Raider fan. Gene served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1954. He married Myrna Caudle of Eastland County, Texas on August 19, 1952. Myrna and Gene recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. Gene brought us all the gift of music appreciation.He is survived by his wife, Myrna Olsen, and children; Ron Olsen, Jeanine and David Langford, Debbie and Allan Baker, Gary Olsen and Michie Akin, Lisa and Bill Olsen. Grandchildren: Jason Langford, Jeri Baker, Chad Baker, Kevin Baker, Jillian Conry, Shelby Bethea Also survived by six great-grandchildren and numerous loving nieces and nephews.Services will be on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.Donations may be made in Gene Olsens memory to:Volunteer Services Council C/O Denton State Supported Living CenterPO Box 368 Denton, TX 76202-0368

Dad

The blue eyed, golden haired boy

Rode trollies, wore a Cowboy outfit and

Ate cookies in his grandmothers kitchen

As he grew he acquired a love of music

And learned how to fix things

Later he served our country

In the Navy

He married a country gal from Texas

And became the patriarch of five children

They were like other families

They lived through hard times

They lived through good timeslike

Wooden roller coasters, picnics, and world fairs

And Christmas mornings in pajamas

Then there were the Arkansas summers.

Spent at the lake of a favorite aunt and uncle

Here is where I picture all seven of us

Together

Laughing, splashing, and playing in the lake

In the golden sunshine

Dad frozen in time

- Jeanine Olsen Langford

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