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Crystal Nilsen Obituary
NILSEN, Crystal The family regret's to announce the passing of their beloved daughter, Crystal Nilsen, on January 21st, 2011 at Surrey, BC. Please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com for Service details. Henderson's Funeral Home 604-792-1344
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Analies Burkland
January 21, 2012
Carrying your love and your memory with me in my every day.
Your presence is missed here, but I know your influence continues to keep you alive in the lives of others.
Miss you so much, but I'll see you again - and that's the most amazing part.
Thanks for watching over us.
Love you always.
Bob Davies
January 19, 2012
You are very much alive in many ways, Crystal.
The influence and impact you had on those around you is a part of who they are ... who they will become ... as you live as a part of each person's history.
You are not just here in memory ... you are alive in the people whose lives you changed for the better.
Some truths about you ....
Yours is a soul of giving ... not taking.
As a teacher, you believed in justice and what was right ... and you treated those who were misdirected with compassion and instilled them with self-worth and a sense of direction.
As a person, you treated those around you with respect and dignity.
You were open and honest and straight forward.
As for now, it is without doubt, that you are an angel ... watching over those who need you.
May 3, 2011
Bob Davies
May 3, 2011
Just a note to let you know that you are very much alive in the hearts of many people, Crystal.
Time is not erasing you.
You're being here is still happening.
Your presence is still strong ...
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Florence Rickards
March 1, 2011
Crystal:
Lighting another candle for you, and for those of us still left here on this earth who are thinking about you and missing you.
with all my love,
Your great Aunt Florence
Mike Nilsen
February 5, 2011
I must have sat down to write this, to read this 100's of times, and I can't seem to get past the first two or three sentenaces and then I pause and freeze up and I cant got any further.
I think back to all your adventure's you have had and its clear that this is how you defined your life, you lived each day, as an adventure and now you are going to experience the biggest most exciting adventure that there is.
Your spirit and your grace has touched everyone around you and will continue to touch everyone for years to come. You are and forever missed but you will never be forgotten.
No goodbye's, just good memories and until next time ...
Hugs and Lotsa Love
Mikey.
p.s
picture it, Anaheim 1991, two young cousins are standing on the balcony of there hotel room, overlooking the wonder that is Disneyland. Their parents are diligently preparing for a long trip home after what proved to be the most exciting trip ever. Sadend the two cousins beg and plead with their parents not to leave, a fruitless endeavour but it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Quietly the two cousins plotted, how to make this happen, how to stay in Disneyland permantley, then it happened, the building shook, the world spun, chairs rocked and tables vibrated, they experienced their first earthquake. In this moment the plotting and the dreaming turned into fright and thus turned into one mission, WE WANNA GO HOME!!!!!!
Those two cousins were Me and Crystal and that is one of my most cherised memories.
Florence Rickards
February 2, 2011
I just wanted to light another Candle for you Crystal and for your mom, dad and brother Mathew.....I know they miss you so very much. I wish I had been able to spend more time with you.....
with love, until we meet again,
your great aunt,
Florence
Cheryl Archer
February 1, 2011
Dear Lorne, Barb, and Matthew:
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Crystal and will miss her beautiful smile and warm, generous heart. She was special, and her star will always burn bright.
With love,
Cheryl
Jaclyn Nilsen
January 31, 2011
Dearest Crystal,
You have always and will forever remain as close as a sister, and my very best friend. You leave me with the indelible memories of what a best friend is and should be. You will live in my heart always and when I think of you, I will smile and remember you with love. We shared so much together and I'm forever grateful for the amazing memories we have and your constant and unwavering support. I know that you are one very beautiful angel in heaven now and your heart of gold is glowing brightly. I love you and will miss you deeply. In sadness & with love, Jaclyn
January 30, 2011
Dear Barb
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter, Crystal. My heart goes out to you and your family. Crystal was a sweet, bright, talented little girl and was one of those students that a teacher always remembers so fondly.
Susan Bertoia (Surrey, BC)
Stan & Shirley Woods
January 29, 2011
Our hearts go out to you, Lorne, Barb &
Matthew. She was just such a wonderful
person and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Much love
pat draves
January 29, 2011
barb and lorne.I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you. Cystal was a wonderful daughter and grand daughter.i know my sister Marie will miss her terribly.
Roger & Myrna Watson
January 29, 2011
So sad to hear of Crystal Marie passing on, our hearts go out to Lorne, Barb, Matthew and family.We remember her as a little girl, and teenager.
A very gentle and loving person and especialy her support to her younger brother Matthew.
We are happy that Crystal 's personality touched so many young children in her promising teaching career. Barb,Lorne and Matthew,keep your faith as Crystal's memories will live on forever, especially in the kid's she taught and touched.
January 29, 2011
Lorne, Barb and Matthew.
We were so sorry to hear of your daughter Crystal's passing, leaving this earth to make her new home and be in the arms of Jesus. Please accept our deepest heartfelt sorrow and know our prayers are with your family.
God bless you and give you His peace, strength and love during this time and always.
Love in Christ,
Wayne, Eleanor and Samuel.
Hailey Schwartz
January 29, 2011
I miss you very much Auntie Crystal. I wish you were here with me 'cause I love you. I know are in heaven and I will see you someday. I love you. From Hailey Grace
Oscar & Doreen Johnson
January 29, 2011
Lorne, Barb and Matthew So sorry to hear about your loss of your daughter..Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Aunite Kathy
January 29, 2011
Crystal...you are the best neice a aunt could ask for...you are such a kind and gentle person..you loved your family so very much, your brother was the light of your life...i love you so very much and will forever miss you.........Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday...but missing you is a heartache that will never go away... I love you Crystal Auntie Kathy
Jeanie & Dex Pennington
January 29, 2011
Dear Barb, Lorne and Matthew: Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this very sad time. Crystal was a very special person and now will be that special angel in Heaven. God Bless you all.
Jim Joly
January 28, 2011
A tragic loss for her family and for our profession. My deepest condolences to her parents, other family members and those who loved her.
Leslie Dutton
January 28, 2011
Dear Barb,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely daughter. I well remember working with you in the classroom and hearing all about Crystal and Matthew as they were growing up. You and Lorne must be so proud that you have raised such a well loved and respected teacher. From the heartfelt tributes you have received it is apparent that Crystal has enriched many lives and she will be remembered as a deeply caring and loving young woman.
"Love knows no end...."
My sympathy to you and your family.
Steve Nilsen
January 27, 2011
Lorne and Barb! We are truly sorry for the tragic loss of your beautiful and talented daughter. There are just to many positive and good things to mention about her. Above all she was Jaclyn's closest and best friend from childhood thru to adulthood. She will be missed and never far from our thoughts!
Wendie Nevison
January 27, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved being one of her elementary school teachers. She was a wonderful child. She'll be greatly missed. Wendie Nevison, Surrey, BC
Susan Heinrichs
January 27, 2011
My Dearest Crystal you have only been gone for a short while , but for Auntie Sue it feels like an eternity. I miss you more than any words can express. To my Sister , my Brother and my handsome Matthew thank you for sharing Crystal with us and my heart aches with you and for you . I love you Crystal
Carolyn Wormald
January 27, 2011
Barb,Lorne and Matthew,
I remember Crystal as a sweet, compassionate little girl,who turned into a beautiful, amazing,young woman.She has touched the lives of everyone around her.I hope her memories keep her close to your heart. You're in my thoughts and prayers
Love, Carolyn
Lindsay McGaire
January 27, 2011
Ms. Nilsen was an intelligant, beautiful, and thoughtful women. She was an amazing grade 6 teacher, but mostly she was a really amazing friend to everyone she's none.Ms. Nilsen will truly be missed by everyone.
January 27, 2011
"Memories will keep her ever near."
Barbara, Lorne and Matt, you are in my thoughts, prayers and heart.
Pat Himaras, Surrey, B.C.
January 27, 2011
Our deepest Sympathies go out to our dear Aunt Marie, cousin Lorne and Barb and the rest of the Nilsen family. No one should have to bear such a great loss. Jan and Sue (Findlay)
Lorraine Knappett
January 27, 2011
As a nurse, you learn to deal with death as a inevitable outcome to some patients illness. Crystal was a remarkable young lady, wise beyond her years facing this horrible reality with her wonderfly supportive family. Not once did I see her lash out at them or us as caregivers whilst she was on 2 North. Her courage and faith was her strength and she has made me a better person for knowing her. Heaven now has a new angel. Lorraine Knappett RN.
Hanna Bolk
January 27, 2011
Barb and family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. Crystal was a ray of sunshine whenever she was around. May God bless you in your time of grief.
Sara, Steve and Benjamin Balanuik
January 27, 2011
Dear Crystal. I can hardly believe that you are gone. I know that God has healed you and taken you into His comforting arms. But I miss you and can’t help thinking that you were taken out of this world too soon, while you had so much life left to live. You were a beautiful person with a loving heart. You were my friend since we were small. You took care of me when I was alone in a new school, and you taught me important things about life. Even as a child, I loved watching what a wonderful, protective big sister you were to Matthew. You were always very wise, loyal and responsible. I plan to raise my children to have your beautiful spirit. I know that you were the kind of teacher who truly loves her students. You made a difference in the lives of all those children, and you made a difference in my life too. I am a better person for knowing you, and I will not forget you. I take comfort knowing that we will meet again. Barb, Lorne and Matthew, I am so sorry for your loss. You raised Crystal to be the compassionate, intelligent woman she was. Her time here made an impact on so many people.
Janet Gessaroli
January 27, 2011
Crystal was a one of a kind lady who was my first pick for a teaching partner. Her love for God, others, as well as the children in her care, was sincere and overflowing. I feel very privileged to have known her - even though it was only for a short while. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Love, Janet Gessaroli
Amalie Michaux
January 26, 2011
Ms. Nilsen was a wonderful teacher and she will be missed by my daughter Maria and the children of Div 8 Fort Langley. Even though she was with us for such a short period of time her dedication to the children will never be forgotten. She is and was an angel.
January 26, 2011
With deepest sympathy...My name is Cheyenne Cook and Miss Nilsen was my Grade 6 teacher. I liked her very much and I will always remember her stories about her dogs...I will miss her very much! xo
Miss Nilsen was our daughter Cheyenne's Grade 6 teacher, she was an amazing person and we will truly miss her...Karen, Joe and Cheyenne Cook
Alicia Stark
January 26, 2011
Ms. Nilsen will be deeply missed in my son's class. She has an amazing spirit and was such a gift. I will always remember when Keanan came home and was so excited to share that Ms. Nilsen read 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" and he wanted that book so bad. For Christmas he received 3 of the Pigeon books that Ms. Nilsen introduced and even tries to read like she did. She will be deeply missed and we are so blessed to have met her. We send our prayers to her family and trust that God has another purpose for Ms. Nilsen. With many blessings - Alicia, Dave and Keanan Stark.
Bob Davies
January 26, 2011
Crystal's spirit is alive in each person that knew her ,,, even if their knowing her was in only in some small, seemingly insignifigant way. She stood out from most in that she was authentic and compassionate and humble and always willing to give our most precious resource ... her time.
I am only one among the many who I know that silentty admired the spirit that she is ... the spirit that is still here.
Lorne and Barbara ... seek peace inside yourselves in knowing that you are amazing parents. I know this because she spoke highly of you both to me on more than one occasion.
She carried what you instilled in her inside herself and because of that many people ... adults ... but even more importantly children ... are ... even if only in some small way ... a little better for having experienced the presence of her.
I wish you peace. I know that God will bring your family the calmness that you need ... because it is the two of you that He chose to trust with her.
My heart is with you,
Bob Davies
Gordon Greenwood Elementary
janice paul
January 26, 2011
Dear Barb, Lorne and Mathew...I am so sorry for your loss....I know how much you will miss your beautiful Crystal...she was so wonderful to care for in the chemo room....Some people come into our lives for only a short time and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never EVER the same...Crystal left footprints on my heart....she was the most beautiful person/patient I have had the priveledge to care for....I will miss our texts Crystal! Bless you, love Jan xo
January 26, 2011
Dear Barb, Lorne and Mathew....I am so sorry for your loss, as I know how much you will miss your beautiful Crystal...I loved her from the minute I met her...and sometimes people are only in our lives for a short time....but they leave foot prints on our hearts and we are never EVER the same....Crystal left foot prints on my heart...she was the most beautiful, loving, never complaining person/patient I have ever taken care of....her smile, grace and never ending faith will always be with me...and I am a better nurse for knowing her...Bless you Crystal...
Love Janice xoxo ps I will miss your texts!! xo
Pamela Niddery
January 26, 2011
Deeply saddened by Crystal's passing. She was an awesome person and a bright light in our teaching community. My sincere condolences to the Nilson family.
Brymark Installations Staff
January 26, 2011
Lorne, Barbara and Mathew, we are very sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter, Crystal. Our thoughts and prayers are of you during this difficult time.
Lesley Johnston
January 26, 2011
Barb and family, so sorry for your loss. Crystal was an exceptional person who made a difference to all who were lucky to know her. Our thoughts and prayers our with you.
Anna Pacholski
January 26, 2011
"Crystal was an amazing woman who touched the lives of many nurses on 2 south. It was a blessing to get to know her. Crystal will sorely be missed"
Geoff Marsh
January 25, 2011
Crystal, you will be in our hearts and prayers, deeply missed. Love Goeff.
Geoff Marsh
January 25, 2011
Crystal, you will always be in our hearts and prayers, deeply missed. Love Geoff.
Chloe Barrick
January 25, 2011
Ms. Nilsen was my Grade 6 teacher at Gordon Greenwood Elementary on Mondays and Tuesdays last year. I have fond memories of our chats about Super Mario Brothers, Sims and many other things. I use to love to sit right beside her desk with Matthew C. I remember when I gave her Sims 3 and she wrote me a lovely thank you card. I will miss Ms.Nilsen dearly as she was much more than a teacher to me. I love you Ms. Nilsen. - Chloe Barrick
Florence Rickards
January 25, 2011
Dear, sweet, wonderful, bright, beautiful Crystal. How appropriately you were named. The world was a better place because of you and many children and people were touched by your incredible spirit. As the stirring of the butterfly’s wings are felt all over the world, your energy was felt and will be felt like ripples on the pond or ocean waves upon the shores of Hawaii....for generations to come. I think people were just a little better for having met you. And, I think almost everyone remembers their first grade teacher....I know I do and I know my son does. The impact you had on those children's lives will be felt for generations. I will never forget the time we spent together when I visited in Kelowna and you and I went to see the movie, "The Notebook" together.....we wept at the loss of a loved one to Alzheimer’s....your compassion and wonderful heart were revealed to me that day and I feel so blessed to have had that time with you.
You are and will always be a real treasure....a real Crystal - strong, wise, - bringing balance and purity, wisdom, and goodness on every level. You will be missed but never forgotten! As you live on in our hearts and the hearts of those whose lives you touched even if but for a moment....
With all my love, your great aunt
Florence R. Rickards
Karen Palidwor
January 25, 2011
Deeply saddened to hear the news of Ms. Nilsen. A kind and loving teacher will be greatly missed. We are honoured to have met her and are thankful for the time she spent with our daughter Alexis.
Someone so special can never be forgotten.
Florence R. Rickards
January 25, 2011
Dear, sweet, wonderful, bright, beautiful Crystal. How appropriately you were named. The world was a better place because of you and many children and people were touched by your incredible spirit. As the stirring of the butterlie's wings are felt all over the world, your energy was felt and will be felt like ripples on the pond or ocean waves upon the shores of Hawaii....for generations to come. I think people were just a little better for having met you. And, I think almost everyone remembers their first grade teacher....I know I do and I know my son does. The impact you had on those children's lives will be felt for generations. I will never forget the time we spent together when I visited in Kelowna and you and I went to see the movie, "The Notebook" together.....we wept at the loss of a loved one to Alzheimers....your compassion and wonderful heart were revealed to me that day and I feel so blessed to have had that time with you.
You are and will always be a real treasure....a real Crystal - strong, wise, - bringing balance and purity, wisdom, and goodness on every level. You will be missed but never forgotten! as you live on in our hearts and the hearts of those whose lives you touched even if but for a moment....
with all my love, your great aunt Florence R. Rickards
Phillis Giovani
January 25, 2011
The staff and students at Fort Langley Elementary are deeply saddened. Crystal was an amazing young lady and a very special teacher and colleague. She adored the children in her class and gave them, and us, her best every single day. I feel honoured to have worked with Crystal during her time at our school. We all miss her so much.
Phillis Giovani
Principal
January 25, 2011
We'd like to extend our sincere and express condolences on your loss. We had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Nilsen who was, for far too short a time, our daughter's wonderful Grade 1 teacher in Fort Langley. The MacLarens
The MacLarens
January 25, 2011
We'd like to extend our sincere and express condolences on your loss. We had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Nilsen who was, for far too short a time, our daughter's wonderful Grade 1 teacher in Fort Langley. The MacLarens
Jennifer Isaak
January 25, 2011
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Miss Nilsen was a wonderful, kind teacher and we feel privileged to have known her even for such a brief time. She is greatly missed by our son, Samuel, as well as by our family.
January 25, 2011
You are greatly missed,But never forgotten.So sorry for the loss of such a
great person.With love Walter& Agnes
Kinakin Kelowna BC
Kathleen Chase
January 25, 2011
Lorne, Barb, Matthew and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Crystal became my niece through partnership and I will not hesitate to say that she was my favorite of all the ones I have. She was so full of beauty from the inside out and such a love of life that I will forever hold a special place of her in my heart.Truly a better person for know her.
Tamara Meyer
January 25, 2011
Lorne I are so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Brigitte, Martin, Dominik & Evan Wieronski
January 24, 2011
Ms. Nilsen was a wonderfully kind teacher to our son Evan. She will be missed greatly. It was a blessing to have known her even for such a short spell. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
vanessa Kinakin
January 24, 2011
You will be missed dearly,and ill never forget the time we shared togther.You are an amazing women and will be never forgotten.Miss you tons
Lots of love from Vanessa,Rob,Mya,Jake Kinakin
chris kinakin
January 24, 2011
So sorry for your loss of such an amazing person, she will be truly missed by all who new her.
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