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1948
DIED
2023
Olav Tveita Obituary
We are so sad to let you know that Olav passed away at home on January 9, 2023, after a courageous fight with a rare, incurable cancer.
Born in Norway in 1948, he emigrated with his family to Ontario when he was age 3. He was very proud of his Norwegian heritage and was involved with Sons of Norway for many years. An adventurer and seafarer at heart, he left home at 16 to go sailing and saw the world from the deck of a freighter. After finishing grade 12 in Vancouver, he soon settled down in Victoria and found work with BC Hydro Gas at that time, retiring after 41 years, a job he loved, making many lifelong friends. There, as a Boy Scout leader, he met Kathy, and their 50-year adventure began. Kind and generous, he loved his family most of all, along with hunting, fishing, getting firewood and travelling.
He leaves behind his beloved family, wife Kathy and children Sigrid (Gord), Serina (Troy), Bjarne, and Amanda (Mike) and 12 wonderful grandchildren, Giovanni, Finn, Stian, Dominic, Trygg, Dagny, Tor, Gabriella, Luciana, Leif, Ole and Zack. His sisters Ase (Norway), Eli & Marit (Victoria) and their families will also miss him. Predeceased by his parents Ole & Astrid.
His ashes will be scattered at his favourite fishing spot and there will be a gathering of family and friends in the spring.
Many thanks to the Cancer Clinic and Dr. Dickinsen for their care.
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Born in Norway in 1948, he emigrated with his family to Ontario when he was age 3. He was very proud of his Norwegian heritage and was involved with Sons of Norway for many years. An adventurer and seafarer at heart, he left home at 16 to go sailing and saw the world from the deck of a freighter. After finishing grade 12 in Vancouver, he soon settled down in Victoria and found work with BC Hydro Gas at that time, retiring after 41 years, a job he loved, making many lifelong friends. There, as a Boy Scout leader, he met Kathy, and their 50-year adventure began. Kind and generous, he loved his family most of all, along with hunting, fishing, getting firewood and travelling.
He leaves behind his beloved family, wife Kathy and children Sigrid (Gord), Serina (Troy), Bjarne, and Amanda (Mike) and 12 wonderful grandchildren, Giovanni, Finn, Stian, Dominic, Trygg, Dagny, Tor, Gabriella, Luciana, Leif, Ole and Zack. His sisters Ase (Norway), Eli & Marit (Victoria) and their families will also miss him. Predeceased by his parents Ole & Astrid.
His ashes will be scattered at his favourite fishing spot and there will be a gathering of family and friends in the spring.
Many thanks to the Cancer Clinic and Dr. Dickinsen for their care.
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Published by Kamloops This Week on Jan. 17, 2023.
Memories and Condolences
for Olav Tveita
1 Entry
Alan Oliver
January 19, 2023
Farewell to the worlds best brother in law. Many fond memories of sharing hikes and beach fires, learning the finer points of catching Salmon from the master himself, and enjoying countless loads of prime Kamloops firewood. You will be greatly missed.
RIP buddy.
Alan
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