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INGRID MARY KRISTINA ERIKSSON OLOFSON Ingrid Mary Kristina Eriksson Olofson died on January 7, 2011 at the age of 99 at Abbey Delray, Delray Beach, FL. There will be a private Memorial Service with her family to celebrate her life. Ingrid was born in Goteborg, Sweden and immigrated to the Palm Beach area in 1956 from Buffalo, NY. While she was a patriotic American, she was deeply proud of her Swedish heritage and enjoyed sharing her legacy with family and friends. Ingrid was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ragnar "Bill" Olofson and her son, John Erik Olofson. She is survived by her son, Tom Olofson, Kansas City, MO; his wife Jeanne and their children, Chris, Chicago IL; and Scott, Malibu CA; his wife Zuzana and their children Preston Tom and Ella. Nancy DeSantis, Jeanne's sister, was a faithful and loving friend to Ingrid during her final years. The family requests memorial donations are sent to Hospice of Palm Beach, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, or Seacrest Presbyterian Church, 2703 N. Seacrest Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33434. The family respectfully requests no flowers. Boynton Memorial ChapelFamily owned & operated(561) 734-5600www.boyntonmemorial.com To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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John Tucker
January 20, 2011
Dear Tom and Jeanne,
Your mom -- Aunt Ingrid to us -- went from being a next-door-neighbor in the house where I was born on Forest Hill Blvd to a cherished family member for more than 50 years. I have so many fond memories of her and Uncle Bill over the years, and Christmas at my mom's was never complete until they arrived. She was a wonderful and remarkably strong woman, and we will all miss her terribly. Fumiko, Lily and I send our love and best wishes to to you all.
susan kelley
January 17, 2011
Dear Tom and Jeanne....I was blessed to have your dad and mom in my life for so many years....I will always remember Aunt Ingrids laugh and fun side...I still make her Swedish Orange Cake... Barbara and I begged her for the recipe...Where do the years go...what a wonderful life she had and I am so happy I was part of it....love to all...Susan (Rowe) Kelley
Sharron Capece
January 12, 2011
I was the Director of Resident Services at Abbey Delray and have very fond memories of Mrs. Olofson. She was a very sweet lady with quite a Swedish accent that I loved to listen to.
pat gordon
January 10, 2011
Dear Tom and Jeanne, I was sorry to hear about Toms` Mom but at the same time happy to know you had her around you for such a long life. Best wishes to you and your family, I am sorry for your loss. Pat Gordon(PBHS 1960)
Eleanor Hannaford
January 9, 2011
I lived across the hall from Ingrid at Abbey Delray and am also a member of Seacrest Presbyterian Church. I visited her about once a week after she went into the Health Center and noticed how she was failing. I send my sympathies to you on her passing.
Eleanor Hannaford, Delray Beach, FL
Jane Waugh Shinn
January 9, 2011
Dear Tom, Jeanne and Family,
Ingrid and I were friends from the time she and your Dad moved on Forest Hill in 1956. I have so many wonderful memories, I loved her like my own Mother. Her Christmas cards always were about your family and she was so proud. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
With love,
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