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Scott Kenneth Olsen
July 10, 1952 - July 15, 1984 (32)
Scott was born in Mundelein, Illinois on July 10, 1952. His parents, Ken and Dolores, moved to Tucson when Scott and his younger sister, Robin, were in elementary school. Scott attended Whitmore Elementary and Townsend Junior High School before enrolling at Catalina High. There he was active in Choir and Honors Ensemble and was instrumental in implementing the school’s first full course in Shakespeare. Scott always had a passion for all types of music and was a talented singer. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved people, entertainment and travel. He made friends easily and was well liked. People who knew him admired his passion for life, social activism and thoughtfulness. Scott graduated from the University of Arizona in 1974 with a degree in business. He lived briefly in Chicago, before returning to Tucson to further his education. Scott left us too soon at the age of 32. He is survived by his mother, sister, two nephews and many friends.
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Jim Franks
Scott was my best friend throughout our four years at Catalina and beyond. He was best man at my wedding and a great human being. I have missed him all of these years but have many memories, almost all of which involved riotous bouts of laughter and fun.
Robert Kyle
I had a few classes with Scott during High School, most notably PE, watching the interaction between you and Jim Franks was in one sense a breath of fresh air. Jim was really supportive of you and the then infamous line from Jim being " Remember peaches and cream...,!! It was something the two of you used to keep each other going. And it worked. I got to wrestle you in one PE class, You were strong! I won that particular match on a technicality. I always thought the win should have been yours.