Joseph Olom - A Tribute

Obituary

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Eulogy

In loving memory of my father, whose wisdom, kindness, and strength shaped not only my life but the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. His legacy lives on in the countless lessons he taught us, the memories we cherish, and the love that continues to guide us.

He lived with purpose and integrity, always putting family first and showing us what it means to lead a meaningful life. His laughter filled our home, his advice steadied our paths, and his embrace made us feel safe.

Though he is no longer with us physically, his spirit remains in every sunset he taught us to appreciate, every problem he helped us solve, and every tradition he lovingly upheld. We find comfort knowing that his influence continues through all of us who had the privilege of calling him Dad, husband, friend, and mentor.

May we honor his memory by living with the same compassion, courage, and joy that defined his remarkable life.

Hymns He Loved

1. Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3. The Lord hath promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 4. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we first begun.

1. Oh Lord, my God When I, in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed 2. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art 3. And when I think that God, His Son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin 4. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art 4. When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow, in humble adoration And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art 5. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art How great Thou art, how great Thou art

1. As the deer pants for the water So my soul longs after you You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship you Response: You alone are my strength, my shield To you alone will my spirit yield You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship you 2. I want you more than gold or silver Only you can satisfy You alone are the real joy giver And the apple of my eye 3. You're my friend and you are my Father Even though you are my King I love you more than any other So much more than anything

1. When peace like a river attended my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul 2. It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul 3. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought My sin, not in part but the whole Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul 4. It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul 5. And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight The clouds be rolled back as a scroll The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend Even so, it is well with my soul 6. It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) Oh it is well, it is well with my soul It is well with my soul

1. Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee; E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 2. Though, like a wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness comes over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 3. There let me see the sight, An open heaven; All that Thou sendest me, In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 4. Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise, So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.

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