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Olivia Katherine Spolyar
1996 - 2013
Olivia Katherine Spolyar
1996 - 2013
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Olivia Spolyar Obituary
17 years old
Born April 7, 1996 (Easter Sunday)
Died November 11, 2013
It is with extreme sadness and sorrow having to announce our loss of such a wonderful daughter, sister, friend and truly great person. Her positive influence shone on everyone she encountered and whose potential on this earth was endless. Our little angel now with the Lord.
Daughter of David James Spolyar & Jo Ellen Cochrane Spolyar (Lake Orion), sister of Sophia Spolyar (Lake Orion) & Sonny Spolyar (McAllen, Tx.) & granddaughter of Donald & M.J. Spolyar (Cadillac). She was preceded in death by grandparents Larry & Marguerite Cochrane & Evelyn Spolyar.
Born in Pontiac Michigan, Olivia grew up in Lake Orion, attending Orion Oaks Elementary School, Scripps Middle School and Lake Orion High School. She participated in youth softball and soccer, later finding her passion in art and photography. Starting at age 12, she photographed numerous concerts from the photo pit at the Palace, DTE Music Theatre, Fox Theatre and other local venues for Buzznet.com. and two WARP Tours. She participated in various community and school activities such as People to People Student Ambassador – Europe 2011, The LEAGUE Michigan, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and Academic Service Learning along with winning numerous arts and photography awards such as Gold and Silver Key Awards, Buzzi Award for Journalism and Photography and Best Concert Photography.
Olivia was excitedly looking forward to attend college this next fall, applying to Pratt University and Parsons School of Art in New York, Art Center College in Pasadena, CA and College for Creative Studies in Detroit. She augmented this desire by attending the CCS Pre-College Summer Experience, taking Graphic Design classes at Oakland Technical Center and the Drawing 1 class through Kendal College while attending Lake Orion HS.
Visitation will take place at Pixley Funeral Home, 3530 Auburn Rd, Auburn Hills, MI. on Thursday 3-9 p.m.
Funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lake Orion, 255 E. Scripps Rd., Lake Orion on Friday, 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Manton, MI.
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Melinda Grymes
November 29, 2013
Jo Ellen I just heard about your loss and my prayers go out to you and you family. I think back and can just remember in my mind the way you would say her name when you would be talking about her and I can not even begin to imagine you and your family's heartbreak. She sounds like such an amazing girl.
Sommer Smith
November 25, 2013
Spolyar Family,
There are no words...I am so very, very sorry for the loss of Olivia. She is beautiful inside and out and certainly a very bright light to everyone she came across. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sommer (Starck) Smith
Raluca Bugnar
November 18, 2013
Jo Ellen and family, there are no words to express the sorrow that I feel. May God bless you all.
Kelly Bryan Johnson
November 17, 2013
Dear Dave and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My thoughts are with you. Kelly Bryan Johnson
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Tom Twigg
November 17, 2013
Dave,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Ruthann Cockeram-Little
November 17, 2013
Dave,so sorry for your families loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Stine
November 17, 2013
Dave, I'm so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Don Lint
November 17, 2013
Dave, I'm sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you and your family.
Todd Tinker
November 17, 2013
Dave - I can't imagine your sorrow at this time. You and Jo are in my thoughts and heart.
Marion Seidor
November 16, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of such a pretty young lady, my prayers are with you and your family Don and MJ.
Robert Marchand
November 16, 2013
Dearest Sara and family, We know there are no words we can say to lighten your hearts. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Kathy Marchand
dave clark
November 15, 2013
We are sorry for your family's loss of a daughter / granddaughter at such a young and tender age. Our condolences go out to all..MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU..
Buzz and Mary Clark TC Mich.
November 15, 2013
Dave and Jo Ellen - We were so sad to learn of the loss of Olivia. Please know our prayers are with you from afar. We love you - Tom and Julie Brinks
Melissa Ryan
November 15, 2013
Jo Ellen words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and keep you all in his palm.
Jane Allison
November 15, 2013
Dave and family, my deepest sympathies to you. Olivia certainly sounds like she was a parent's shining star. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this unimaginable time.
Pam & Bill Warren
November 15, 2013
David and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you.
Terri Rousakis
November 14, 2013
JoEllen, so sorry for you and your families loss. My Prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Virginia Schlenker
November 14, 2013
We didn't know you my niece Elizabeth went to elementary thru high school I was saddened to hear of Olivia's passing my prayers are with your family at this time
Michael Hall
November 14, 2013
To the Spolyar family: Our condolences and prayers to you and yours. May God bless you and give you comfort in this time of sorrow and remembrance.
Gary Peake
November 14, 2013
Dave and family we extend our sincerest condolences on your loss
The Peake Family
Lori Almasy
November 14, 2013
JoEllen and family,
I cannot begin to understand the depth of your loss. My heart goes out to you and all of Olivia's family and friends. My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of such a remarkable young lady, and a daughter who I know was so dear to you.
Lori Almasy (Ahepa 371)
Ron Blauet
November 14, 2013
Dave and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolensces and know that our family's thoughts are with you.
Lisa Deneau
November 14, 2013
Dear David, JoEllen and Sophia, The Deneau family would like to extend their complete sorrow for your loss. Olivia was such an extremely amazing young lady! We will never forget her smiling face! Alyssa is heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 14, 2013
Spolyar family: I will look for Olivia shining brightly now amongst the stars in heaven where she resides with God. May God grant you strength to cope with your deep sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies. Joan Boss
Diane Salgado-Thompson
November 14, 2013
Dear Jo Ellen, I am so, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Daughter Olivia. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Tom Canfield
November 14, 2013
Dear David, Jo Ellen, and Sophia:
Our hearts go out to you, and our sympathy will remain with your family. We will keep you in our prayers. The Canfield Family
Pam Kinsler
November 14, 2013
This world has lost a wonderful person! God Bless the Spolyar family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Kinsler Family
Supervisor Thurman
November 14, 2013
The loss of a young life is truly heartbreaking. With deepest sympathy we wish you strength and peace.
Terry Moffatt
November 14, 2013
What a tragedy and shock to us all. Olivia was such a wonderful young talented daughter. Olivia spirit would light up anyone she was around. Even though I didn't know her long, I was really moved by her presence. To your family and friends, my prayers go out to you!
Lisa Rodela
November 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With deepest regards, we are so sorry. Love you, the Rodela family.
Jody Narovich
November 14, 2013
I am so sorry about to hear this, my heart aches for your whole family. My love and prayers to all of you.
Shelby Gulda
November 14, 2013
Memories from Europe will not be forgotten. Sorry to hear of Olivias passing will keep you in my prayers.
November 14, 2013
I didn't know this lovely young lady or her family but it surely hits home, when we see a lovely young person pass on to eternity.
It is sobering when I think on these thoughts and makes me want to evermore seek to maintain a closer relationship with my own 17 year old daughter.
Our hearts go out to the family and friends who are suffering such a loss. There is balm in Gilead, the healing balm of the love of Jesus. Mathew 5 verse 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. May the LORD be with you all. David and Beth Chaplin and Sarahanne Anderson. Oakland Michigan.
Bridgett Giampa
November 13, 2013
Olivia was a wonderful, beautiful, talented, spirited young woman. I am lucky to have spent time with her. My heart aches for your family.
Ross Ensign
November 13, 2013
Dave & Jo, tis with a large lump in my throat that profound sadness that I offer you all our deepest condolences and any comfort we might give. Any assistance that you might require, please don't hesitate to ask.... we're with you always. Our prayers are with you.
Ross, Karen, & Club
The La Douceur Family
November 13, 2013
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all.
Mary Ellen La Douceur
November 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning for what could have been. May there be some small measure of comfort in realizing all the many lives she already touched, and how her art and photography will remain as a legacy.
Shannon Bowman
November 13, 2013
Dave, Jo Ellen & Sophia, I am so sorry to hear of this. My heart is broken. We loved that little girl with her amazing spirit. She will stay in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her. I wish we were closer so we could be with you. We are keeping you in our thoughts and praying fo you. XO Love to you, Shannon, John, Conor & Aidan Bowman
Shannon Bowman
November 13, 2013
Dave, Jo Ellen & Sophia I am so, so sorry to hear this. My heart is broken and I wish we were closer so we could be with you. We loved that sweet girl and she will be missed. All who knew Olivia will keep her in our heart. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and praying for you. XO Love to your family, Shannon, John, Conor & Aidan Bowman.
Pam Brothers
November 13, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Memories from Europe. Prayers to the family.
Shelby Gulda
November 13, 2013
November 13, 2013
Dear David, JoEllen & Sophia, Olivia was very a very special person and she will be missed by many people. Jennifer will always treasure the friendship they had. Olivia left a positive lasting impact on many people and she will always be remembered. With our very deepest sympathy. Love, Allan, Glenda, Jennifer & Rachel
Susan Monahan
November 13, 2013
Dave, Jo Ellen & Sophia; we are so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Olivia will be greatly missed by all.
The Monahan Family
Ron Kevern
November 13, 2013
Please know my thoughts are with the Spoylar family in their loss.
I went to CMU with Don Spoylar in the 50s and he was an
Alpha Phi Omega brother.
Joel Jenkins
November 13, 2013
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Joel and Nikki Jenkins
November 13, 2013
Dear Jo Ellen, So sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter, Olivia. May God give you and your family strength during this very sad time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. "hugs" Take care, Sally Reinhardt
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