On September 30, 2015, the body of Gary Rolland Olsen, an unclaimed individual, was discovered at his residence in Spanaway, Washington. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office investigated the circumstances surrounding his death and determined that he had died of natural causes. With no known family at the time, the office initiated a next-of-kin (NOK) search in hopes of locating relatives but were ultimately unsuccessful.
After the initial investigation, Gary Rolland Olsen was entrusted to a rotation funeral home, where his body was cremated. Sadly, his cremated remains were returned to the office, remaining unclaimed for an extended period. It was only on July 8, 2016, that the decedent's son was eventually located and informed of his father's passing. Unfortunately, the son chose not to claim the remains.
In adhering to established office policy, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office retained the unclaimed cremated remains for over a year. Subsequently, as part of their protocols, the office conducted a solemn ceremony on August 30, 2017, where Olsen's cremains were respectfully scattered at sea by the staff. This act ensured that the remains of Gary Rolland Olsen found a final resting place, even in the absence of family to claim them. The case remains logged under Namus ID: UCP2509 and Agency Case Number: 15-1589. Those seeking further information can reach the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, by calling 253-798-6494.
Date Found: 09/30/2015
