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Missing Amy and thinking of Jim, the kids and everyone who loved her.
Chris Pulkrabek
September 10, 2009 | Inver Grove Heights, MN


Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alford, Amy Elisabeth (Olesen) age 37, died on September 13th, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born April 8, 1971 in Elgin, Illinois. Attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Formerly employed at Carmichael Lynch, Minneapolis. Preceded in death by her father, James Olesen. Survived by loving husband, Jim Alford; and children, Jens, 3 and Rose, 1; mother, Linnea Olesen (Sarona, WI); brother, Dave (Kristen) Olesen and children (NWT, Canada); sister, Nanci Olesen (Steve Epp) and children (Minneapolis, MN); and parents-in-law, Judy and Lee Alford (Bloomington, MN). The Olesen and Alford families and Amy's many friends honor Amy as a true inspiration in her everyday love of life. Funeral service Wednesday, September 17 at 1 p.m, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis. Reception following at church. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society. GILL BROTHERS Minneapolis 612-861-6088
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Missing Amy and thinking of Jim, the kids and everyone who loved her.
Chris Pulkrabek
September 10, 2009 | Inver Grove Heights, MN
Jim and family,
It is almost a year now since Amy's passing and sure the time has gone by fast in some ways and slow in others. Our prayers are still with you and the children and hope the time has made it easier for you all.
Stoped by and visited with Judy and your two children when I was in town and they are the cutest and remind me when you were all that age. I had DT's daughter Katelyn with me so she got to see where you all grew up and of course your children. Enjoyed...
Rosey Andree
September 10, 2009 | Clitherall, MN
My sincere condolences. I went to high school with Amy and took some classes with her dad at Central. I'm sure she was and will continue to be an inspiration to all she met.
Trevor Baierl
October 02, 2008 | Playa Del Rey, CA
Jim, sorry to hear of Amy's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Benolken
September 29, 2008 | Apple Valley, MN
To the family of Amy
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go on One Day at a Time. I will always remember the beautiful smile. She will be missed - but certainly not forgotten. May her memories and her love and her smile and the example of who she was live on in your hearts forever.
God bless you all!
Marsha
Marsha Murphy
September 26, 2008 | No Mankato, MN
Jim:
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. If there is anything I can do call me anytime and I will be there for you...DT
David Andree
September 20, 2008 | Dallas
Sorry to hear of your loss Jim, and my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope that you find comfort and rest with family and friends near in this difficult time. I wish you, your family and your children all the comfort in the world and happier times to come in the future. From DT's older sister and your old babysitter Pam.
Pam Andree-Evans
September 19, 2008 | Burnsville, MN
Jim and the Alford family -
Kim called and gave us this news and very sad to hear of your great loss. Amy sounded like you made a wonderful choice for a wife and mother and wish we could of known her. You were like a son to us all the years we lived next door to you growing up and feel your sorrow. Hope to meet your children Jens and Rose some day soon and know you are a wonderful father. Our prayers are with you in the difficult days ahead and if there is anything we can do please...
Dave & Rosey Andree
September 18, 2008 | Clitherall, MN
Jim -
Just got back from vacation, was reading thru the Sunday paper and saw of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your entire family at this time. Although we never met Amy, I grew up with you and feel a great loss for you.
May Amy's memory live on in your heart and thru your children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chad & Kim Nelson
Kim Nelson (Andree)
September 18, 2008 | Watertown, MN