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Heide M. Olsen dies at 63

author on Jun 9, 2010

Heide M. Olsen

Former longtime Hampton Bays resident Heide M. Olsen of East Pharsalia, New York, died on May 26, of pancreatic cancer. She was 63.

Born in Germany in August 
of 1946, she came to the United States with her family in 
1959 and graduated from 
Mount Vernon High School in 1965.

Shortly thereafter she met 
Bill Olsen and the couple married in 1967. She lived in Hampton Bays for 28 years and worked for Quogue Sinclair Fuel 
and Hardy Plumbing and Heating before moving upstate 
to East Pharsalia.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bill Olsen of East Pharsalia; three daughters, Lori Olsen of McDonough, Karen Reiley of East Pharsalia and Kirsten Linger of East Pharsalia; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service is planned for August.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 would be appreciated by the family.

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