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for KARI NANSEN
Joe Liska -Yepiz
May 9, 2022
I went to Pershing and Patrick Henry with Kari. I saw her while working security at the Charger Football games in the early 80's and went up to her and said," are you Kari," I think we went to school together. She asked me who I was and said,"yes I went to Patrick Henry." Well we talked for a few minutes and I said good bye . R.i.p Kari
Laurie Bowen
January 15, 2022
I went to junior high school with Kari at Pershing junior high school. She was always a sweetheart I knew she passed away way before her time and it hurts me so much for her and her family! She is and will always be special to me God bless you Kari you are and always will be very Special!
ubaldo
October 8, 2020
RIP
Martha "Marti" Woodard Hinkley
December 7, 2010
Kari & I were in Drama Production @ Henry where we did many shows together. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Danny Neace
December 5, 2010
Dear Hans and Jeanne,
I have tears as I write this. I connot imagine loosing a child. My only daughter is now 18 and attends UC Santa Cruz. You guys remember her as little Sarah. I will see her this week and give her the biggest hug ever. I am sooooo sorry for your loss. Life and daughters are sooo precious
Joanne Tawfilis
November 19, 2010
Joanne and Fouad Tawfilis and the entire Art Miles Mural Project Team are very sorry to hear about Kari's passing and send our condolences to the family.
November 15, 2010
Dearest Aunt Jeannie, Uncle Hans and cousin Hans Eric,
What awful sorrow at the loss of your beloved daughter,sister and aunt, my cousin Kari. She was so beautiful and accomplished, my heart warmed while reading the kind notes from people that knew her over the years in so many places. She touched many lives in her brief stay with us. I'm so happy to share these stories with my husband and son as well as learn that I have another cousin, Katharine.
God bless and keep you all-she was a shining light that will be with you always.
Love and Blessings, Laura, James and Casimir Jaworski
McKinleyville, CA
November 14, 2010
Dear Nansen family,
I used to know Kari as her colleague and friend at LSI - she was an absolutely amazing person with a personality that is hard to come by - always cheerful, positive, so full of energy with all the good spreading all around her. It is hard to imagine the world has lost such a person now. Please, be sure that Kari will not only be missed by me, but a countless number of people everywhere. I am so sorry for your loss.
Steve & Marnie Beaulieu
November 13, 2010
Dear Jean,Hans & Family
No wonder you spoke so highly about your daughter, she was everything and more. You can certainly take comfort in knowing she touched and brought love to many. We will honor her in our prayers.
With our sincere sympathy.
Deanna Jackson
November 12, 2010
Dear Nansen Family,
I was in Drama with Kari at Patrick Henry, and as all of us from the Class of 1978 turned 50 this year, I was fortunate to reconnect with her this past August at a mutual friends Birthday party. (She looked EXACTLY the same as when she was 18!)
Kari always lit up the room with her laugh and her vivacious personality. She was such a gracious and warm person and I was so happy to see her again and hear about her fascinating life.
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
November 11, 2010
I am so sorry I missed the Memorial for Kari. My cousin recently set up a facebook account for me and I was so happy to see Kari had requested to be friends and vice versa. I waited too long to get back in touch with her. We were in drama together at Pershing and at Patrick Henry. She didn't care that I wasn't popular - she was always so nice to me no matter what. Her kindness, her beauty inside and out, and her wonderful very distinct laugh is what I will always remember. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
~ Renee Jones, San Diego, CA
Bobby Durham
November 11, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Michele Waldman
November 10, 2010
I was a classmate of Kari's at Green Elementary, Pershing and Patrick Henry. Kari was always exceptionally beautiful (natural beauty), charming and kind to everyone. I am so amazed how many lives she touched in such a short time. My thoughts and prayers to your family during this most difficult time. Please know that the Lord has the Plan for each of us and we will be reunited in his glory when it is our time to go home again.
Blessings and Peace, Michele Waldman
Don and Judy Hensley
November 10, 2010
Dear Jeanne, Hans and Hans Jr. We never had the pleasure of meeting your beautiful Kari. Reading the Guest Book entries would make anyone wish they had. We have some idea of what you must be going through. Good memories and the knowledge that you will again be together someday helps. God bless you and keep you strong. We will be having a Mass said for Kari at St. Therese. Love and Strength to you all.
Andrea Pala
November 9, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the Nansen family and to her LSI colleagues.
May she live on in everybody's happy memories of her life.
From Andrea Sahinde and all at LSI New Zealand
Angus McColl
November 9, 2010
Kari was a sweetheart. I first met her when she was a cheerleader for Alvarado Pop-Warner football. She was always kind to me. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I went off to the Navy after high school and sadly I did not stay in touch. May you grieve well for your dear daughter, and may the Lord grant you comfort and peace of mind in knowing that you raised her well.
Paula Swenson
November 9, 2010
Kari was a wonderful storyteller and an amazing, generous person. The world will miss her incredible energy.
Allison Adams Tucker
November 9, 2010
To Kari's Family & Friends:
I worked with (and under) Kari at FLS MiraCosta, and was honored to call her a friend, even though I only saw her a handful of times since she left FLS. The last time I saw her was on August 29 of this summer where I was performing at the La Jolla Cove Concerts. It had been a couple of years since we'd met, and she was radiant as ever!! Her smile was truly special. I wish we had taken a photo together... Her passion for life and the brightness that she shared with everyone around her was a constant inspiration. We shared a love of world cultures and languages (she was the official interpreter for the French students during our busy summer programs), and I loved to hear her stories. She will be greatly missed and remembered. My prayers and thoughts are with her family and loved ones.
Helen Davaran
November 9, 2010
To the Nansen Family:
Kari was a friend and colleague at Language Studies; We enjoyed some wonderful times together when I was visiting San Diego. She was always so kind, friendly and helpful to me. I am so very sorry for the loss of your lovely daughter and sister.
Helen Davaran, Director (retired) LSI Berkeley.
The Running Family
November 9, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies at the loss of your dear daughter. We offer our sincerest condolences to you, her family and friends. Our prayers are offered for Kari and all those who mourn her loss.
Glenna Jennings
November 9, 2010
I met Kari 11 years ago at LSI and she was an immediate source of fun and wisdom. We used to take students down to Tijuana, throw beach parties for them, and create ordered chaos with Kari as the faithful leader. We lost touch after LSI, but I was happy to hear her calling out my name one day on UCSD campus, where she was exhibiting her amazing shoe project. Last April, she started teaching at UCSD and I got to see her smiling face more often. I had known her longer than anyone else on that campus, and her bubbly smiles will be greatly missed.
November 9, 2010
My most heartfelt condolences to Hans, Jeanne, and Hans Jr. The Nansens were like a second family. Their home was where friends would always meet to share love and laughs. Kari was the voice of reason in that household. She always had a smile that would light up the room. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Hans, please call me when you can, Jimmy Fraser 760 580-3620
Steven Nicholson
November 9, 2010
Kari was a friend and colleague. I'll never forget her beautiful spirit and her unique take on things. The loss to her family is unimaginable--I hope Hans, Jeanne, Hans Erik, and Katie will take some small comfort in the fact that Kari will be remembered by countless people all over the world, whose lives she touched. There are groups of people getting together everywhere to celebrate her life. Deepest sympathies and condolences.
Susan Snyder
November 9, 2010
I went to Patrick Henry High with Kari. I had the pleasure of running into her awhile back in downtown San Diego. We laughed a lot. She was an inspiring teacher. Her wit, adventurousness and compassion were always evident. My condolences go out to her family and friends.
Kasey M
November 8, 2010
To Kari's family and friends. Her smile, her laugh, her love of life will always be in my heart. Kari and I worked together at LSI and kept in touch through FB. We loved sharing our stories about Japan and I loved hearing about her pearl diving days at Sea World. She is a beautiful spirit forever in our hearts.
Linda (Gilson) McAllister
November 8, 2010
My deepest condolences to Kari's family. I also attended Pershing and Henry with her and always admired her charm, beauty and grace. I'm so sorry we will not see what accomphishments were still left ahead of her.
Dick Nadeau
November 8, 2010
To the Nansen Family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Nansen family, Hans and Jeanne our deepest condolences and Prayers. We were neighbors in Del Cerro many years ago and good friends. Please accept our deepest condolences. Dick Nadeau & the Nadeau Family
November 8, 2010
I was a classmate of your daughter's in High School, and while I didn't know her, she was so lovely I am certain she is remembered by us all. I had no idea of her many abilities and accomplishments. I cannot imagine what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Jones
November 8, 2010
I met Kari in 7th Grade and was lucky enough to see her not too long ago in SD for a lovely hike in Mission Trails. She was a brilliant lady, very dedicated to her students, great wit -- we laughed a lot! My condolences to the family. I will always remember her as a very dynamic person. Very sad news. "She walks into a room and you know she's uncommonly rare, very unique, peripatetic, poetic and chic!"
Frank Brtek
November 8, 2010
My condolences to Nansen family. I, too, was a classmate of Kari's at both Pershing and Patrick Henry. She accomplished so much and yet at had so much more living to do. My thoughts are with you.
Steven Dissinger
November 7, 2010
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your daughter. I was a classmate of Kari's at both Pershing and Patrick Henry. Such a wonderful life in such a short time. My thoughts and sympathies to all of you.
JUDY/ MIKE BORER
November 7, 2010
CAN NOT IMAGINE THE DEPTH OF YOUR SADNESS ON LOSING KARI. SHE WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED AND BEAUTIFUL GIRL.
November 7, 2010
my thoughts and sympathies to your family hans and jeanne.condolences and prayers for the loss of your beautiful daughter.love to you all.don laufer(619 992 2523)
November 7, 2010
my thoughts and condolences to your family,hans and jeanne you have my prayers and sympathies for the loss of your beautiful daughter. love to you all. don laufer (619 992 2523)
Joseph Dunn
November 7, 2010
I was very sorry to hear this news about Kari. Please accept my sincere condolences. Hans, please call me at 465-7175.
Ira Weiss
November 7, 2010
To the Nansen Family:
Years pass by but memories linger forever. Kari was the angel we all loved and admired. Her laughter filled our hearts and her memory will always etch our souls...Farewell sweet Kari...
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