Einar Helmers Olsen Jr.

November 28, 1930 - December 6, 2018
Einar Helmers Olsen Jr.

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Einar Helmers Olsen, Jr.

Born November 28, 1930 passed away in his sleep at his home in Washington on December 6, 2018. Mr. Olsen immigrated from Bergen, Norway in 1954 to Doylestown, PA. and upon retirement relocated to Washington, NC in 1994 and worked part-time for the Beaufort County ABC Board. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict where he served in the US Army. He served for many years in the Civil Air Patrol and participated as a pilot, and many search and rescue roles.

He is survived by his four children and their families: Astrid Colvin of New Mexico, Michelle Buzzelli of Mesa, AZ, James Olsen of North Carolina, and Andreas (Andy) Helmers Olsen of the home.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Theresa Ann Helmers Olsen and his parents Einar and Astrid Helmers Olsen of Bergen Norway.

The family will receive friends at their home at 245 E. 2nd St. on Sunday December 9th 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Olsen family.


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245 E. 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889
  • Sunday, December 9, 2018
  • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 9, 2018
  • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • December 07, 2018
    Carol Jean Waters says:
    I will never forget the memories we shared; rest in peace Dear Friend.

  • December 07, 2018
    Mike and Donna Thomson says:
    Sending our deepest condolence to the whole Olsen family. Einar and Terry were such a huge part of our growing up in Civil Air Patrol and we are blessed to have had them in our lives for so many years. We will miss Einar more than words can express. May his soul mount up with wings like eagles. May he rest in eternal peace.

  • December 09, 2018
    Sandy Blizzard says:
    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

  • January 20, 2019
    Jean Moore says:
    My thoughts and prayers for the entire family. I fondly remember our times at Civil Air Patrol with Terry and Einar and their helpfulness to me when I was going through a rough time in my life. Their leadership was a great example to myself and others who worked with them.