Sally Ann Barton Olsen, 10 Sep or Dec 1858 - 3 Mar 1934
DUP Obituary Scrapbook (1933-1939)
Death Summons Woman Founder of Price School - Mrs. Olsen
She was born at Paragonah, September 10, 1858, a daughter of Stephen S. and
Jane Evans Barton. Her marriage to Mr. Olsen took place in the St. George
temple, January 11, 1877, the first day on which marriages were performed in
the temple. President Wilford Woodruff performed the ceremony.
They came to Price in November, 1882. Mrs. Olsen was active in affairs of
the L. D. S. Relief society until ill health forced her retirement two years
ago.
She is survived by her husband and three sons and two daughters: Mrs. Jane
Rasmussen, Peter Barton Olsen, Mrs. Elvaline Fausett and Stephen Bryan
Olsen, Price, and Mrs. Viola O'Berto, Helper.
Also surviving are two brothers and six sisters: Mrs. Seren Olsen, Price;
William P. Barton, John C. Barton, Mrs. Jane Topham, Mrs. Olive Edwards and
Mrs. Stella Edwards, Paragonah; Mrs. Sade Savage, Henrieville, Utah; Mrs.
Nora Forgie, San Pedro, Cal., and 22 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the L. D. S. tabernacle, Tuesday at 2 p.
m., with burial in the Price cemetery under direction of the Wallace
mortuary.