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LAUREN A. ADOLFSEN

LAUREN ADOLFSEN Obituary

ADOLFSEN--Lauren Anne, on January 20, 2014. Beloved daughter of Joyce and Lou Adolfsen. Loving sister of Eric and his wife Lisa, and cherished girlfriend of Stephen Kaye. A graduate of Dalton, Skidmore and Yale. She was the creator of Snack Mountain, as well as a lover of food, music and art, who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Service Thursday 10am, January 23rd at Central Synagogue, 55th St. at Lexington Ave. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for LAUREN ADOLFSEN

18 Entries

Lauren grilling bread we made in Fire Island

Aurora Robles

January 27, 2014

I am sending my deepest condolences to Lauren's family. I feel truly heart broken by the untimely passing of such a bright being in my life. I will always remember Lauren's kindness and generosity during our days in grad school, commiserating over the experience (our best and our worst moments), meeting many of the incredible people that encircled her wherever she went. I am not surprised she landed on her feet in Los Angeles and found a loving partner and a tight knit group of friends so quickly. I am incredibly grateful that we maintained a friendship beyond Yale, and to have spent precious time with her during the period of her illness. Her determination, positivity and humor throughout are a lesson on having faith, hope and grit, no matter the circumstances. She had such grace and wrote so eloquently about her struggle. I will always think of Lauren when I see the bounty of the farmers market, eat a plate of colorful food, soft shell crabs, sugar snap peas, purslane and anything fermented, Erewhon, when I visit the Silverlake reservoir, the Central Park reservoir…she exists deeply within many wonderful people and places and things that surround. Lauren brought me leftover minestrone soup at the studio, arranged an indigo dyeing gathering in New Haven, found a pond for us to escape to in Durham, Connecticut on the hottest day of the year. We rode bikes in Fire Island, cooked together in many different kitchens, shared our CSA vegetables one summer, exchanged emails and text messages as regularly as possible, and were excited for when we would both end up in Los Angeles. I will try to take comfort in the presence of her unique spirit in all those and which she cared for with such earnest passion, and that her dear Nana is with her wherever she is. Sending so much love to Joyce, Lou, Eric, Lisa, and Steve.

Lauren, my ace TA, in my freshman seminar a few years ago ...

Jessica Helfand

January 26, 2014

Lauren was my teaching assistant and I adored her to pieces. I am shattered by this loss, but will always remember her as the sweet, spirited woman she was.

jessica koslow

January 26, 2014

Lauren was an incredible woman - always laughing, curious about the world, creative, loving…a real lover of life.

I will miss her always. She brought laughter and happiness to so many around her. I'm so lucky and better for knowing her.

Bob Sloan

January 25, 2014

I am so deeply saddened by this news. I felt Lauren embodied the essential spirit of Dalton with her vitality and generosity and truly caring about the important things.

January 25, 2014

I remember Lauren when she used to visit with my daughter, Corinne Marshall, at our home. She was a lovely and talented young women. My sincere sympathy to her family.
May all of you find comfort in the wonderful strength and spirit which she shared with us. She set quite an example.
Cathy Marshall

January 24, 2014

ILauren and I were in the same cabin at Camp Merriwood in 1992 and I've always remembered her as such fun. I hope you can find comfort in the many amazing memories you must have.

Mark E. Seitelman, Esq.

January 24, 2014

My sincere sympathies to Lou and family. May G-d console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Corinne M

January 23, 2014

My condolences to the Adolfsen family. Lauren was truly special and will be missed by many.

Rena

January 23, 2014

May our savior hold your family deep in his heart and may you draw strength to endure during this sad time .

Meg Wells

January 23, 2014

My heart goes out to the Adolfsen family. I only knew Lauren for two years, from the moment she arrived in LA. I immediately hired her and we worked on 7 projects together until she no longer could. She became a good friend. I loved her sweet and kind nature, her creativity and curiosity, and her grand love of LA. I remember how she felt guilty admitting to me how much she did not miss New York and would say it in a whisper and we could relate because I had lived in NY myself. We used to joke that perpetual sunshine and 75-degree weather is an addiction and affliction only experienced first hand in this town. My last conversation with her was after she had bought her new, hot pink Joe jeans last summer. I was checking up on her concerned how much weight she had lost but on the phone she was so upbeat, in love and hopeful. To her mom Joyce (who I met ever so briefly during Lauren's move to Culver City), I send you a big hug. There are no words to express a loss of such a beautiful person that was Lauren.

Taken on my visit to San Francisco, wearing one of her original shirts.

Vera Ventura

January 23, 2014

There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle.
-Albert Einstein
R.I.P Lauren Adolfsen, you will be missed and always loved.

Josh & Jen Levine

January 23, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for you who have lost such a wonderful person. Although we never met Lauren in the flesh, she was an inspiration and source of joy.

A Levin

January 23, 2014

Such a beautiful spirit…Lauren always made me smile and feel inspired at Dalton and at Skidmore. Prayers and big love to all who are grieving.

Teresa McEvoyPrajapati

January 22, 2014

My sincere condolences to all the Adolfsen family. Rest in peace Lauren, heaven just received a new angel.

A R

January 22, 2014

My friend, Lauren, led a very real life, always true to who she was. I forever will be grateful to have known her and worked with her at MoMA. She radiated joy and happiness and I wish her peace and her family and friends strength. Lauren will be missed terribly.

January 22, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1Pet. 5:7

M. Joseph

January 22, 2014

My condolences to all who loved Ms. Adolfsen. May you draw close to the hearer of prayer as you mourn. Psam 65:2

Charlotte Hildebrand

January 22, 2014

I met Lauren at Art Center before she was sick; I followed Snack Mountain where I got to meet her loving family, boyfriend and huge supporter of friends. I marveled at her courage and humor, her colorful (literally) art and life, her gratitude for all things great and small. Thank you Lauren for opening up your life.

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