Berneita Olsen

Berneita “Pete” Olsen, 88, of Nampa formerly of Central Cove died Tuesday January 29, 2013 at a Nampa care facility. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Wilder Cemetery. Pete was born June 4, 1924 in Major County, Oklahoma, a daughter of Willie and Anna Harms Haynes. She married Robert Olsen on December 24, 1946 in Caldwell, Idaho. After working for the forest service for several years they made their home on the Olsen family homestead in Central Cove. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards, cooking and fishing. She is survived by her son Gary and Faith Olsen of Homedale, her daughter Karen and Mark Zacharisen of Nampa, a sister Marie and Bruce Jackson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pete was preceded in death by her her parents and her husband Robert in 1997, her sister Reita Schlarb, and her brothers Wilbur, Roy and Irl Haynes. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital, Virginia St. at Fairfax Rd. Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Service Information