Randi Olsen

My condolences to the family of Mrs. Olsen. I first met the family in 1968 when I became friends of their son, David, known to us as Mike. I recall many fond memories of spending time at the Olsen home. May God comfort all of you with special memories in the years ahead. God bless.

I'm not sure where to even start. I met Randi when I was 14 years old, didn't take correction well and had a half wild dog that I didn't know what to do with. She quickly earned my respect and admiration with all she could do-not even so much with the animals, as they came to her with brains, but us owners, that didn't always want to listen. She taught me patience, persistence, praise, playfulness, and positivity with my animals, to name just a few. She went from being my teacher, to my friend, eventually becoming my bonus mom, because my own mom had died and she was always there for me. She was a surrogate grandma to my daugher, who she has known since Regan's birth, and became a huge influence in her life as well. Randi touched so many lives, in so many ways, asking for nothing in return. Just hanging out with her or driving to Madison to the vet hospital, we went beyond the scope of dog training and had so many conversations about everything-family, life, faith, etc. -that I will not ever forget. I'm going to miss her so much but I'm trying to go over those 38 years and smile at the memories, even when she was the General, and you didn't argue with her! She's been a huge part of my life and I will think of her often--I am so happy for her to be out of pain and at peace, and back with her Dave and Mike, but sad for all of us who still needed her. She will be so missed. Prayers to her family who have to learn to be here without her.