Janet Olson Lokken

Janet Olson Lokken

March 17, 1937 - January 27, 2016

Janet was born in Windom, MN. Her family is grateful for her vivid stories of farm life and

adventure.  Janet upheld and shared family and Scandinavian traditions by capturing their

importance and meaning.   Each holiday contained beautifully handcrafted items that she had

made or collected.  These traditions have been adopted and shared by her children as well as her

grandchildren.  Janet made sure that her children and grandchildren each had a handcrafted item

that they could treasure and share with others.

Janet raised her two sons as a single mom and set the standard as a first generation Hockey

Mom.  Janet was the first woman elected to the Salt Lake Amateur Hockey Association Board

(SLAHA).  Janet was always busy working, volunteering, or indulging in craft projects.  She was

an avid University of Utah fan, though this paled by comparison to her pride in her own children

and grandchildren as they pursued the sports of soccer, hockey, kayaking and canoeing.  A

highlight of Janet’s life was working in the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics.  She cherished the

memories, trading pins and excitement of what she experienced.  Janet’s love of life, sense of

humor and laughter was simply contagious.  She will be dearly missed, but we are all fortunate

to have been a part of her life.

Janet’s family would like to extend an special thank you to Willow Wood Care Center and the

staff that lovingly cared for her.

Janet is survived by her sons, Eric Lokken and Greg Lokken and five grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held, Friday, January 29, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., Elysian Gardens, 1075 E

4580 S, Millcreek, UT 84117.

In lieu of flowers, Janet’s family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association

Utah Chapter, 855 East 4800 South, Ste 100, SLC, UT 84107