Patricia LaDawn Apalos

Patricia LaDawn Olsen Apalos “Patti” was born on May 4, 1965. Patti passed away at the age of 58 on September 27, 2023 in St. George, Utah.

Patti was born in Seattle, Washington to Don and Carmen Olsen. She grew up in Layton, Utah and graduated from Layton High School in 1983.

Patti has lived in St. George for the last 15 years. She has worked for many years with IHC and devoted her life and passion to helping people. Patti’s love of children was exemplified in her relationships with her nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.

Patti is survived by her parents, Don and Carmen Olsen of St. George, Utah. Her loving son Preston (Haylie) Sanders of Idaho Falls, Idaho and step-son Andrew (Brittany) Apalos and their children Xander and Thea of Cedar City, Utah. Her two brothers Don “Rick” (Kris) Olsen of Sandy, Utah and Curtis (Teresa) Olsen of Hurricane, Utah and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on October 7, 2023 at the LDS Stake Center at 82 North Dixie Drive in St. George, Utah. There will be a visitation starting at 1:00 to visit with Patti’s loved ones, and the services will begin at 2:00.

Interment will take place in Idaho Falls, Idaho on a later date.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 East 700 South St. George, Utah.