Henry Peter Ollee, Jr.
July 3, 1933 - December 6, 2010
Obituary
Henry Peter Ollée Jr., was born July 3, 1933 in New Iberia, Louisiana to the proud parents, Henry King Ollée and Evelyn Ollée. He had a sister Rita and a brother, James who both looked up to their “big brother.” After some challenges, opportunities and successes he graduated high school at the age of 16. He attended Xavier University where he met the love of his life Mildred Jean Wilkerson. After graduating from the School of Pharmacy at Xavier University in 1956 he then went on to practice his trade. In 1957, he was then called into the armed forces, the Army, in which he served his country well. In the same year he married his soul mate, Mildred Jean Ollée, in her home town of Alexandria, Louisiana; A spectacular event that was witnessed by many. In 1958, while living in Colorado Springs, Colorado their first son, David Michael Ollée, was born. Over the next 4 years there were challenges in getting Pharmacy jobs but one was offered to him in Walla Walla, Washington in 1962. In April 23, 1963 their second son, Darrell Jacques Ollée, was born. Henry Peter Ollée was not done yet. In 1970 he decided to do a career change and applied and entered the University of Washington Medical School. After graduating in 1974, he started his career as a doctor for the Group Health clinic in Burien, Washington. A year later he moved to Federal Way, Washington and continued to work for Group Health Clinic in Federal Way over the next 17 years. He had a great career with Group Health but he wanted some new challenges and decided to take a job with Joint Commission. He traveled around North America quite extensively. After 10 years he decided to retire. “Watashi” loved to listen to jazz, go fly fishing, taking care of and frequently visiting his grandchildren, playing dominos and pinnacle with his friends and family. He will continue to be in our heaths and thoughts. His memory will live on through his wife Mildred Ollée, sons David and Darrell Ollée, daughters-in-law Millicent and Sharon Ollée and grandchildren Rachelle, Jordan, Michael Peter, Miles and Natalie Ollée. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010, 11:00 AM, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 3939 SW 331st Street, Federal Way, WA, 98023. Memorials are suggested to the Seattle Central Community College Foundation, 1701 Broadway BE 4180, Seattle, WA 98122. Please sign Dr. Ollée’s online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com. Arrangements entrusted to BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way 253 839-7317.
Jean, Darrell and Michael,
Like everyone, we are saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. He was so kind, so caring and so full of wisdom. I will always remember his wise counsel when the Catholic church would not allow me to marry in the church, along with so many other pieces of advice he gave me as I grew up. I can only imagine that he was the same compassionate and wise doctor to and with his patients.
We will sorely miss him. My mother says she will remember how Henry always wanted to find and know his relatives. He was an inspiration to all of us – someone we all looked up to.
Please rest in knowing that he is now in heaven with Aunt Evelyn, Jacob Lawrence and all the others souls who have gone on.
You all are in our prayers,
Fetina and Forrest Ward
Onita Glbert Bennett
Raymond Gilbert
Pearl Gilbert
Jenny Paul
Your Texas and Louisiana Reatives
Jean, Darrell and Michael,
Like everyone, we are saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. He was so kind, so caring and so full of wisdom. I will always remember his wise counsel when the Catholic church would not allow me to marry in the church, along with so many other pieces of advice he gave me as I grew up. I can only imagine that he was the same compassionate and wise doctor to and with his patients.
We will sorely miss him. My mother says she will remember how Henry always wanted to find and know his relatives. He was an inspiration to all of us – someone we all looked up to.
Please rest in knowing that he is now in heaven with Aunt Evelyn, Jacob Lawrence and all the others souls who have gone on.
You all are in our prayers,
Fetina and Forrest Ward
Onita Glbert Bennett
Raymond Gilbert
Pearl Gilbert
Jenny Paul
Your Texas and Louisiana Reatives
To the family of Dr. Henry Ollee, Jr.:
I knew Henry when I worked as an
Orthopedic surgeon @ GHC Central
hospital.
I remember Henry as a kind, considerate primary care physcian, and as a physcian who was a friend to me and others @ GHC.
He is missed by me and many people @ GHC.
Sincerely, Dr. Richard Dimond
Dear Mildred Ollee & Family: It is with great sadness that I read of the passing of your soulmate and Dad. Our friendship began during the many visits made early in your career at Walla Walla CC. May your memories of Henry sustain the love that you have for a wonderful father, husband and gentleman.
Dear Mildred, David Mike, and Darrell:
We’re very sorry to hear of your loss. Time with your family is one of my most enduring memories of my early years in Walla Walla. I always felt Henry had a unique style and a great personality, and I appreciated the opportunity to know him.
Casey
Thanks for serving as my doctor at Federal Way Group Health
My heart is with Mildred and her family at this sad time.
I knew Henry for one yearSeptember 1969-June 1970in Walla Walla, Washington. He was a great person who taught me so much about civil rights and who loved to have a good time. My condolences and warmest wishes to Mildred.
Dear Mildred & family,
I always enjoyed working with Henry at the Federal Way Clinic. Always good natured and a smile for everyone.
I remember when my wife and I had dinner with you two in Maui courtesy a drug rep. and those chocolate covered strawberries.
David, Millicent & Family: Our sympathy to all of you on the passing of your father. May you be comforted by your cherished memories.we are OLFatima parishioners and remember you
Bob & Carol
Dear Mildred and family. Your loss is a loss to us all. I so enjoyed the wonderful person I got to know in dozens of visits over the years. He was always there for his family and no doubt so many others in his work. I admired this wise and caring man who’s humble and giving spirit was clear and unpretentious. My heart is with you Mildred.
I am so sorry to see that you have lost Henry; he will be sorely missed by all. Although Leon was too young to remember, he enjoyed “helping” Henry with his pediatrics portion of the schooling at the U. He was a great neighbor!
Mildred – What a shock to see Henry’s obit in today’s paper. We were not aware he had been ill. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Mildred,
I was so sorry to hear about Henry. I remember you talking about when your husband went back to medical school and the adjustments – including I believe, various body parts that became part of your home while he was studying – you made during the process. Although I only met him a few times, your stories portrayed him as a wonderful partner in your life’s journey.
Please accept my condolences to you and your family during this time of loss.
Sincerely, Pegge Till
Dear Ollee Family,
Your husband and father was my doctor all too briefly in the early 80s. I loved his humble manner, yet inordinate wisdom. It was he that visited us in the hospital, when our middle son, Toby, was born in February of 1981. He asked, “Have you decided on a name, yet?” He smiled with his eyes and said, “Ahhh,…Toby!” and nodded. It was he that later advised me to ‘take a day for myself’, telling me how essential it was for a young mom of two,”even if you just go to a park and read under a tree, you need to go…and relax. If you stay home, you will not get the break you need.” And, it was so, so true! I wanted Dr Ollee to be my doctor forever. I have had several doctors since, but none with his level of compassion commensurate with his competency. For the few visits I had at GH, in those years, that was a remarkable impression he made! Now, 60 years old, I am grateful that our lives crossed. God bless your family with wonderful remembrances to wash away your sorrows.
Please receive my deepest condolences. David, those are big shoes which you have had to fill and during the several years that I’ve known you I have had the feeling that your Dad was as proud of you as you were of him.