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LESTER HASKETT Lester Olien Haskett, 71, of Boulder City, passed away Jan. 31, 2013. He was born in Guthrie, Okla., June 21, 1941. Olien graduated from Boulder City High School and received an Associate of Arts Degree in fire science and his degree in fire service management. He was married to Barbara Haskett Nov. 27, 1974. Olein started his career in 1969, with the Boulder City Fire Department and worked up the ranks to Deputy Chief. In 1985, he began working for the Henderson City Fire Department as the First Battalion Chief. One year later, he was promoted to fire chief. He then retired Jan. 31, 1995. Olien always had a passion for old trucks and cars. He was survived by his wife, of 38 years, Barbara; children, Justin Haskett, Pam Walters, Diane Gunter and Robert Walters; grandchildren, Bradley Redelsperger, Ryan Walters, Dane Gunter and Kyle Walters; great-grandchildren, Destiny, Sofia and Deegan; and sisters, Wanda (Andy) Trimm and Jacque (Frank) Bowser. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Burial to follow at noon at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans memorial Drive, Boulder City.
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Karl Miller (1961)
Olien was a good man, and my condolences to his family and friends who I am sure still miss him.
He was a good friend to my brother Norman, so I was around him a lot. He was always smiling, and looking for ways to help people to be happy too. He loved to bowl in high school, and the saying was to go 'bowlin with Olein' if you wanted to enjoy a good time there. Olien accomplished a great deal in his life, and helped many people throughout his careers, probably far more than those of us who were not around at that time realize. The world was a better place because of his efforts.
Karl Miller BCHS '61