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1930

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2008

Olav Brunsvik Obituary

Olav Brunsvik was born June 27, 1930 in Tonsberg, Norway. He went to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on Sunday, August 10, 2008, after a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, his sons David Brunsvik, Craig Brunsvik, his daughters Patricia Offinitz, Kathryn Laurikainen, Carol Woodson, Janelle McMillion, Anya Saucier. Tanya Brunsvik Narda Clark, Tina Davalos and Nan Lux. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Olav was devoted to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Russia and Norway, as well as here at home. He will be greatly missed. Services are Thurday, Aug. 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Christian Center, 915 Piner Rd., Santa Rosa. Please send any donations to Land & Sea Missions of God, c/o 90 Leisure Park Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Aug. 13 to Aug. 23, 2008.

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Debbie Hill & family

September 2, 2008

Dear Ruth and Family;
I met you both at Cobb School while reading with Anya in 6th grade 97-98 (maybe). What wonderful stories you and Olav had to share with us here on Cobb, and then you carried them to Loch Lomond years later. Thank You! What a thrill it's been for me. Olav will be missed terribly, but you will be fine with your very large family and group of friends by your side to help you along the way.
Our best to you from Loch Lomond

August 22, 2008

Ruth,
Carl Peter and I were so saddened to read about Olav. As Charter Members of our Lodge, we loved having both your shining faces be part of our group. We always so enjoyed Olav's open-faced sandwiches with Norwegian goat cheese...yummmmmm!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time of loss.

Mary Beth Ingvoldstad
Vikings of Lake Lodge
Lake County, CA

Frances Bell

August 14, 2008

Ruth
Thanks for sharing your lives and the wonder adventures the two of you took when you would come to the BMF breakfasts . We will all miss him. Take care and god bless you

Teri Pickering

August 14, 2008

Dearest Ruth, and family, you were so blessed to have such a great man in your life. We will all surely miss his kind way he touched all of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all. God bless

Cristina and Billy Luevano

August 14, 2008

Dear Family~
We met Olav in Church, HCC. What a delightful man, full of the holy Spirit. He would approach you with a smile on his face, he was so nice, friendly. He will be missed, but soon we all will be reunited in the house of the Lord.
You have your memories to keep you strong at this time. You have our Lord comforting you.
God Bless you.

Jan Andreasen

August 14, 2008

Dear Ruth,
We are so sad !!!!
Obvious, God only wants the best..
Come visit--Tuesdays---Sr. Center
Love, Jan & Milt

Ellen Hanks

August 14, 2008

Dear Ruth,
I meet Olav and you at HCC. You are in my prayers & thoughts. May our Lord comfort you at this time. Olav is home with our Father and he is rejoicing with the Angels.
Love Ellen & Paul Hanks

patsy farstad

August 14, 2008

Dear Ruth,

I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you at this time and always.

Patsy Farstad
Sons of Norway member

Lon and Cecelia Russell

August 13, 2008

Dear Ruth,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are saddened for your loss, but rejoice knowing that Olav is with our Lord and Savior.

We can just hear the Lord saying to him . . . ."well done, good and faithful servant . ."

We love you both,

Billy and Denise Gacke

August 13, 2008

Ruth and family,
We were so sad to hear of your loss. Olav will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Doug and Patty Newbury

August 13, 2008

Dear Ruth and Family,
We are so sorry that Olav has gone home. He blessed all who came in touch with him. Our favorite memory is, of course, his participation in our wedding. The Lord bless you, Ruth, and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and give you peace. Another from the long line of his blessings was his work of reestablishing the Russian Jewish peoples. Bless you, Ruth, for being a part of and allowing, occasionally, Olav to bless the earth.
Love, Doug and Patty

Bev McGillicuddy

August 12, 2008

Dear Ruth, I'm so sorry to read about Olaf. He was such a special person, doing so many good things in the world. My love and prayers go out to you, Anya and Tatiana and the rest of your family. God Bless You, Bev MGillicuddy

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