I will always be happy about being able to go to her apartment last summer and personally play music for her. She had wonderful food for us and was such a gracious hostess. She was so tickled about us playing she called her neighbors to come watch us. It’s a lovely memory I will never forget. ❤️
Eli was the mother of my best childhood friend Benedicte. We met when we were about 5 years old. I spent a lot of time in Sildreveien playing with Bene, eating cherries, sleeping over, lots of fun. I have some special, funny memories of getting "drunk" at a young age, since Eli served us kids icecream and fermented cherries at a dinnerparty with our parents.. and I believe Bene got some small "travellers bottles" og Cointreau and we had a good time. You were always so supportive and kind, Eli. I'm so happy that I met you only a couple of year ago when you came out to Sandvika to listen to Benes friends "National Cash" play at a bar. Ned also played and it was a great evening. Rest in peace, Eli, and thank you for everything.
I first met Eli in 2003, when her daughter Benedicte (my girlfriend at the time) brought me to Norway to visit and meet her family. It was February - with snow, ice and darkness everywhere and I was a California boy who had never been to Norway or to anywhere this cold and dark. Eli met us at the metro station and was very welcoming and gracious. Upon seeing my unsteadiness on the ice, she told me to take it slowly and carefully.
I got to know her over the years since then and she always welcomed me with open arms; setting up a beautiful table with delicious food and cakes and cognac. It was always a warm reception and kind words for me, and I will always be grateful for that.
She is beyond the pain and suffering of our imperfect world now and yet while she was here, she did her small part to make our world better. May she rest with the angels in eternity without the cares and troubles of mortal men. Rest In Peace Eli
Så glad du var hos henne, Benedicte! ❤️ Varm klem, Rannveig 2019-04-14
Kari Ørstavik 2019-04-14
Benedicte
2019-04-14
Takk for alt kjære mor. You grew up during the war in a small town and was truly an explorer stepping into the world working for SAS which gave you the opportunity to fly and travel at young age. Not many people did that back then.
Looking back, I am forever grateful for all the ski trips and mountain hiking we did growing up, It wasn't always fun but I know today that you helped me build a strong spine which I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
You did a lot of very smart things, like getting Tanja, one of the first labradors in Norway at the time which was my best play mate and taught us to love animals. I know how much you loved that dog.
Without you introducing me to ballet I would never have found it myself, what a brilliant idea. It changed my life.
You gave a lot of your time with support growing up, and the vacations together on Brekkestø and Hovdestølen will always be wonderful memories that you made happen.
When we grew up I am so impressed that you later in life learned new crafts and started working in the bank, You didn't have to do it but I guess you wanted to challenge your self. Respect!
You learned English later in life too and even if you didn't think you spoke very well, you actually did. I am glad you got to get to know Ned and have lots of conversations with him. You always entertained us with beautiful table set up and always a glass of champagne when we arrived. You had great style.
Even if you didn't like me moving to America at first you never had grudges and made me feel bad for doing it. I appreciate so much that you were able to be happy for me and the way I chose to live my life. You were very generous and many parents could learn from you.
I will miss you tremendously, but I know your soul took off and went for a journey. We had fun talks about death and what it could be.
You are the strongest woman I know. You put your mind in survival mode after breaking your hip, fracturing your back and other injuries towards the end of your life. Remarkable I have to say. Suddenly you were tired and the time was right for you to move on to something I still don't know what is. I could go on and on with fun memories, at times you made me laugh so hard,
You will always be in my heart and there will be many toasts for you in the future with friends and family to celebrate your life and all the wonderful things you did for us. Skål mor!
Rest in Peace.
Eli vokste opp i Måløy med 3 søsken , moren Borgild og faren Jacob.
Hun tok videregående utdanning i Volda,men flyttet hjem da krigen kom.Der opplevde hun krigen og fikk se grusomhetene blant annet under Måløyråidet i 1941. Hun arbeidet en tid på lensmannskontoret der Jacob var lensmann.Etter krigen vervet Eli seg som K-soldat på Jørstadmoen.
Hun tok utdanning som telexoperatør og fikk jobb i Det norske luftfarsselskap/SAS i Bergen.Her møtte hun sin mann Odd.De flyttet til Oslo, bodde en periode på Bygdøy før de flyttet til Sinsen , og senere til Hellerudsvingen på Trasop.Eli fikk 3 barn,Roy,Kari og Benedicte.Familen bygget hus i Sildreveien på Kolsås.Etter at barna flyttet ut flyttet Eli og Odd til leilighet i Sandvika for senere å flytte til Solegladveien 11 på Kolsås.Etter at barna var voksne gikk Eli på ny ut i arbeidslivet, der hun arbeidet på DNBs kontor i Oslo på overførselsavdelingen.De siste 10 årene bodde Eli alene etter at Odd døde. Eli var interessert i håndarbeid, hun strikket, vevde og malte porselen.Familien hadde hytte i Øye i Valdres og på Brekkestø, der feriene ble tilbragt.Så lenge foreldrene levde ble det ofte turer til Måløy.Eli var glad i å reise, og fikk mange turer i inn og utland.Eli etterlater seg et stort tomrom og vil bli husket som en som alltid var tilstede for sine barn.Eli døde 10 april 2019 etter kort tids sykeleie .Min mor Eli er dypt savnet og etterlater seg mange gode minner.