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BORN
1968
DIED
2023
Lisa Olsen Obituary
1968-2023
Lynai had an adventurous spirit, an effervescent personality, a generous heart, an infectious laugh and an incredible talent for linguistics. She was fascinated by rhythm, rhyme, syntax and pronunciation of languages. Lynai earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree ( Spanish Literature) and a Diploma in Applied Linguistics from UBC. Lynai spent 8 years in Japan teaching English to Japanese business men and their families. During that time she became fluent in Japanese and was often employed to translate English documents. She then spent 9 years in Hawaii. The University of Hawaii offered her a scholarship and hired her to teach Spanish. She used that scholarship to earn a Masters Degree in Spanish and Linguistics.
Lynai was very athletic as evidenced by her play in Ringette and love of swimming and skiing at the lake in her youth, and by her Flamenco dancing in Hawaii. She loved the distinct sound, dramatic postures and elegant dress of Flamenco. As well, as an adult in Prince George, she ran 12-15 kilometers most early mornings with her running partner.
Lynai was born in Prince George May 14, 1968. She passed away in Prince George February 16, 2023. Lynai is survived by her parents Larry and Susan Olsen, her brother Steve and his family (wife Janet, children Matthew, Alyssa, Emmarie and Nathan), and many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Lynai is also survived by the 2 beloved pets she rescued in Hawaii, Isabella and Sophia. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to SPCA. Lynai would love that.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She will be missed by all who knew her. We have our memories.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Olsen
14 Entries
Paul Michael Chandler
January 13, 2025
Dearest Family and Friends of Lynai. I am so sad to learn of her passing. I was one of the Spanish professors where she completed her Spanish MA and taught Spanish for us. Lynai tried to keep in touch now and then. I recall sending off a few letters of recommendation to support her over the years. She loved Hawaii and really enjoyed teaching languages. She will be greatly missed.
Bill Poser
October 25, 2024
This is very sad news. I had Lynai as a student in a class I taught at UBC. She was very smart and very nice.
Dee Beveridge
July 17, 2024
I came across this unknowingly and am very sad and shocked to learn of her passing. I have such warm memories of our time together living in kitsilano in our 20's and visiting her in Japan. She was my best friend for many years and I'm sad that we will never get the chance to reconnect. She was a loving person, very kind and a lot of fun. I will always remember her beautiful smile and passion for Spanish and Flamenco dancing. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
Stacey Martin
March 30, 2023
Lynai was a shining star. She took me under her wing when I first met her in Ringette. Coach Larry was always so positive-Steve and Susan so supportive.
I am sorry for your loss, but try to focus on her positivity and verve for life. I know I will
Sincerely
Stacey Martin
Hilda and Lynda Cassie
March 29, 2023
Larry, Susan, Steve and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Lynai´s
passing. Our thoughts are with you..
Michael Maslen
March 28, 2023
I am very sorry to hear of Lynai's passing. My best wishes to all.
Dave Johnston
March 28, 2023
Larry & Susan....reading this news was so sad I could hardly believe my eyes....she was such a beautiful young lady. So sorry for your loss.
Garnet and Helen Webber
March 26, 2023
Susan, Larry, Steve and Family
There are no words to express our shock and sadness over Lenai´s passing. May all the great memories you have of her help you make it through this tough time.
Thinking of you k
Garnet and Helen
Linda Vliet Huberman
March 26, 2023
Dear Larry and Susan... I am so saddened to read of Lyani's passing. Although it has been years, still, she lives on in my mind as a beautiful, caring, intelligent young woman. My heart and thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in knowing how greatly she was loved during her far too short years.
Nelson Tolsdorf
March 24, 2023
I am sorry for your loss, mr and mrs Olsen, she was a beautiful sole, I am saddened by the news...
Bob Cassie
March 24, 2023
So sorry to hear of you loss, Mr. and Mrs. Olsen, Steve and Families.
Sincerely,
Bob Cassie
Erin MacDermott
March 21, 2023
Larry & Susan, I´m so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Wishing you comfort and love. From old ringette days....
Erin (Rahier) MacDermott
Scott Machan
March 21, 2023
I woke to this sad news of an old friends passing. Condolences to the Olson family at this horrible time from Scott Machan and family.
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