Justin Loray OLMSTED Obituary (2024)

Justin L. Olmsted, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 27, 2024. Justin was born in 1937 in Beaver City, Nebraska to Lawrence and Ella Olmsted. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Larry Dylan, granddaughter, Amanda, and son-in-law Bob Dalghren. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl; three daughters, Sheri (Dalghren), Julie (Bailey), and Susan (Northrup); and brother Rae; nine grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Justin enlisted in the Navy in 1956 and was stationed in San Diego, California. After his discharge, he remained in San Diego where he met and married Barbara nee Robinette. Together they adopted two daughters, Julie and Sheri. He worked for San Diego Gas and Electric and the sheriff's department, where he especially enjoyed search and rescue and teaching marksmanship and gun safety. Later, he continued working in San Diego as a long-haul truck driver with the call sign "California Teddy Bear". In 2001, he married Cheryl nee Hall (Burdulis) and gained another daughter, Susan. They relocated to Zillah, Washington. Justin volunteered for Hospice and always kept busy during his retirement. He and Cheryl enjoyed doing farmers markets where they sold Cheryl's hand sewn creations. In 2014, Justin and Cheryl moved to Yakima. Their lives were kept full caring for their grandchildren. Recently they joined West Side Church where Justin worked security for Celebrate Recovery, which he said was his favorite job he ever had. He loved participating with the summer Sport's camp and Sunday services, also providing security. Justin enjoyed many activities with his family and friends including road trips, visiting the ocean with his brother's family, visiting his daughter's family at their cabin on Lake Sawyer, playing poker, swimming, and spending time with his grandkids. But most of all he had a heart for the lost and hurting, desiring to show them the love of Jesus. A Celebration of Life is being held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm at West Side Church (6901 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98908).