Obituary of Jennifer (Olaiz) Wailes

Jennifer Wailes passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver after a brief illness.  She was 72 years old.

Jennifer worked as a preschool director for the Burlington School District for 20 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and most of all shopping especially looking for antiques. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church and was loved by many. Jennifer will truly be missed.

Jennifer was proceeded in death by her parents; John Jefferson Williams and Nellie Mae Seymour, Dr. Anthony Olaiz, and sons, Antonio and Robert Olaiz.

Jennifer is survived by her loving husband Don Wailes and his family: Donald Wailes (Faith), Jennie Benish (Jerome), Jonathan Wailes (Amy), Rebecca James (Jacob), Aaron Wailes (Becki), grandchildren; two daughters, Angelia Childers (Mike) and Desiree McAnany (Brian) and grandchildren, sister Sandra Albrecht (Bob), brother Larry Allred, and her many friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) in Jennifer’s memory and may be left at or sent to the Bank of Burlington, 410 14^th Street, Burlington, Colorado 80807.