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Joleen S. Ottosen Obituary

Joleen S. Ottosen, 78, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2012 at her Woodland Park, Colorado home surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Ottosen was a homemaker and an author and activist in the area of health care. She was born July 29, 1934 in Lapoint, Utah. She was married June 23, 1953 to Marvin L. Ottosen. They were looking forward to their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Ottosen was a gifted musician. She began playing the organ and piano for church services each week at the age of eight, something she did regularly for most of her life. She was also a chorister and directed many musical events. She taught piano for many years. She was a dedicated homemaker, an author, and a health care activist. She was listed in Sterling Who's Who, Contemporary Authors, Who's Who in Writers, Editors and Poets and Who's Who Worldwide. She served on the Advisory Board of the American Foundation of Safe Blood and Health Care and on the National Advisory Board of the Coalition for Safe Health Care. She received her advanced education from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. Mrs. Ottosen is survived by her husband, Marvin L. Ottosen, her son Blake from Highlands Ranch, CO and three daughters: Valene from Park City, Utah, Sheri from Lone Tree, CO, and JaNae from Manitou Springs, CO.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 8, 2012.

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August 16, 2012

Dear Marvin, Val, Sherri, Blake, and JaNae,

My heart goes out to you. To lose a loved one is difficult, but to lose a life long companion, a wife, a mother is devastating for she is more than just an acquaintance, a friend. She is a corner stone of our lives, our identity, our connection to family. I know that the home revolves around our mother, our wife… When my mother died JaNae could not attend the funeral service, as I will not be able to attend Joleen's. Yet I felt her presence caring for my lose, supporting me in my time of emotional and spiritual need, as my mother had moved on into eternity. I send you feel my love and prayers..

My family, and the father of the groom, have all expressed their sorrow and concern for you and hope that this will be a time for celebrating of a life lived as you express your sorrow and make new plans for the future. If there is any thing I can do please let me know.

Again, my heart goes out to you, my love and concern,
Michael

Karen Jan Knabe

August 10, 2012

Dear Ottosen Family,
Please receive our love & prayers during this difficult time.
Karen Jan Knabe
Teller Senior Coalition

Kathy Pang

August 9, 2012

Sweet JaNae, even if you had expected this you could not be ready for it; none of us are. And you never get used to not having your mom around. It just gets easier, most days. I'm hoping this time will bring you warm memories of both your mom and the family you have left. Love is eternal.

Mike & Keri

August 8, 2012

Thinking of you Ms. JaNae. Your mom sounds as if she had a life well lived.

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