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Elizabeth Ann Olsen

1944 - 2025

Elizabeth Ann Olsen obituary, 1944-2025, Santa Rosa, CA

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1944

DIED

2025

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Lafferty & Smith Colonial Chapel - Santa Rosa

4321 Sonoma Highway

Santa Rosa, California

Elizabeth Olsen Obituary

Elizabeth Ann Olsen
December 19, 1944 - August 18, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Olsen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on December 19, 1944, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Ruth and Harold Olsen, Elizabeth lived a vibrant and multifaceted life with a passion for creativity and community.
She is survived by her devoted son, Chris, and daughter-in-law, Kristen; grandchildren, Romero, Natalie, Melanie, Miles, Ellie, and Chase; siblings, Bill, Fred, and Carl; and nieces, Sandra, Rebecca, and Megan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Neil.
A memorial service celebrating Elizabeth's life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA, and her remembrance page can be found on their website. Her legacy lives on in the laughter of her grandchildren, the memories shared by loved ones, and the countless lives she brightened with her caring spirit.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to support the Ceres Community Project: https://www.ceresproject.org/giving-options-for-individuals.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12, 2025.

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Kathy Kerst

October 8, 2025

Elizabeth and I were friends through playing pickleball at Finley Park in Santa Rosa. We were both teachers, and we shared many a lively story of past experiences. A dear and talented person, I will miss her.

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