Linda Olson

Linda Ruth (Kelsch) Olson, 77, passed Friday May 22, 2026, in Cedar City Utah, surrounded by her children and family that she loved. Born July 22, 1948, in Ventura, California and was cherished by her parents Louise Deon Kelsch and Isidore Kelsch.

She grew up in Ventura, California. Her childhood was filled with adventures, family camping and the Ventura beach. She played the viola, piano, flute, and tennis. Linda graduated from Buena High School in 1966 and attended Ventura College. She married Arlyn Olson in 1968 and had 7 children together. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a strong testimony of her Savior. She fulfilled many roles at church from Pianist to Sunday School President and CTR teacher. She was an avid genealogist and served at the LDS temple weekly. She was an accomplished pianist. She loved to cook and enjoyed cake decorating. Her favorite activities were going to the movie theater, reading books, and serving others. In her career she worked for New York Life and went on to be a certified Medical Transcriptionist.

She spent many years living in California, Iowa, Arizona, and Utah, before settling in Utah to be close to her daughters. She cherished her children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Lisa Olson Cecil of Cedar City, UT; Jeffrey Olson of Chandler, AZ; Brian (Erica) Olson of Camarillo, CA; Laura Olson of Cedar City, UT; Jared (Tiffany) Olson of Casa Grande, AZ; Bradley (Yvonne) Olson, of Tolleson, AZ; Gregg Olson of Las Vegas, NV. Siblings: Nancy (Roy) Hales, David (Noel) Kelsch, Dennis (Betty) Kelsch, Alvin (Jenny) Kelsch, Robert (Shirley) Kelsch.

She was preceded in death by grandson Joshua Matthew Olson; Parents, Isidore and Louise Kelsch; Grandparents, Val and Thelma Ferre; son-in-law Steve Cecil.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N. 300 W., Cedar City, UT). A private family interment will be held at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. To share online condolences, please visit www.mortuary.org.