Lisa Lynai Olsen

1968-2023

Lynai had an adventurous spirit, an effervescent personality, a generous heart, an infectious laugh and an incredible talent for linguistics. She was fascinated by rhythm, rhyme, syntax and pronunciation of languages. Lynai earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree ( Spanish Literature) and a Diploma in Applied Linguistics from UBC. Lynai spent 8 years in Japan teaching English to Japanese business men and their families. During that time she became fluent in Japanese and was often employed to translate English documents. She then spent 9 years in Hawaii. The University of Hawaii offered her a scholarship and hired her to teach Spanish. She used that scholarship to earn a Masters Degree in Spanish and Linguistics. Lynai was very athletic as evidenced by her play in Ringette and love of swimming and skiing at the lake in her youth, and by her Flamenco dancing in Hawaii. She loved the distinct sound, dramatic postures and elegant dress of Flamenco. As well, as an adult in Prince George, she ran 12-15 kilometers most early mornings with her running partner. Lynai was born in Prince George May 14, 1968. She passed away in Prince George February 16, 2023. Lynai is survived by her parents Larry and Susan Olsen, her brother Steve and his family (wife Janet, children Matthew, Alyssa, Emmarie and Nathan), and many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Lynai is also survived by the 2 beloved pets she rescued in Hawaii, Isabella and Sophia. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to SPCA. Lynai would love that.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She will be missed by all who knew her. We have our memories.