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Olivia Erhardt Obituary
Olivia Varley Erhardt, daughter of Joan and Mark Erhardt and sister to Sophia Erhardt, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Valle de Angeles, Francisco Morazan, Honduras in a bus accident, volunteering with Global Medical Brigades. She was 19 years old. Olivia was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and raised in Ada, Michigan; Franklin, Tennessee; and Mariemont, Ohio. She was a student at Columbia University in the City of New York. Olivia leaves behind her parents, sister, grandparents, 10 aunts and uncles, 9 cousins and too many friends to count. Olivia was a bright and beautiful young woman, an aspiring scientist with a love of physics, an interest in medicine, and impressive command of Harry Potter trivia. She embraced the world around her, had tremendous curiosity, and loved to explore and try new things. Olivia had the best friends anyone could ask for, teachers, coaches and family friends who helped her become the wonderful person she was, and of course, a family that will miss her forever. Memorial services January 23 at Mariemont High School, Mariemont, Ohio at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cincinnati Observatory (www.cincinnatiobservatory.org) in Olivia's memory.
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February 5, 2016
You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved daughter. May the prayers of those who care, console and strengthen you. May God lovingly comfort you. (Luke 7:13-15)
Deb Mack
January 27, 2016
Joan, Mark & Sophie, We are so sorry to hear about Olivia - our thoughts and prayers are with you -
Deb, Mark, Ryan & Cameron Bechtold
Tim Tierney
January 24, 2016
Mark,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our hearts ache for you and your family during this time.
Wendy and Charles Gilman
January 22, 2016
Dear Mark, Joan, and Sophie,
Although the times we spent with Olivia were short, they were precious. We enjoyed watching her grow from afar through letters and photos; her life brought us great joy and we were proud to know her. The news of her passing has filled us with great sadness. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to you and all her family, friends, and loved ones.
Erwin Erhardt
January 22, 2016
I am sorry to read about the passing of your daughter Olivia. From another Erhardt Family from Ohio.
Donald Books
January 21, 2016
Olivia: You were a bright light in this world. Just as Botticelli had his "Venus", you were so to me and your A.P. Euro classmates. They and your volleyball teammates will miss you madly.
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