Elisabeta Iuliana Eriksen

Kjære Elisabeta. Takk for at jeg har fått jobbe med deg og resten av Tall og tanke-forfattergjengen. Det har vært svært lærerikt, inspirerende og gøy. Tall og tanke-bøkene er utvilsomt i en klasse for seg. Makan til kreative forfattere skal man lete lenge etter. Vi i Gyldendal Akademisk setter stor pris på den enorme innsatsen du har lagt ned i disse bøkene. Du kommer virkelig til å bli savnet, men bidragene dine i Tall og tanke-serien vil fortsette å være til nytte, inspirasjon og glede for lærere og lærerstudenter i hele Norge.

Kjære Elisabeta Takk for alt jeg har lært av deg både som kollega og venn. Du vil bli dypt savnet

Kjære Elisabeta, Takk for all omsorg, kunnskap og veiledning. Du var en fantastisk veileder og et unikt menneske varm, klok og dedikert, helt til det siste. Takk for alt du har vært for meg, både som fagperson og som medmenneske. Du vil aldri bli glemt.

Kjære Elisabeta, Det var ufattelig å høre at du ikke lenger er iblant oss. Jeg savner deg og de gode samtalene vi hadde. Du var en god kollega, som jeg opplevde som støttende, raus, varm og klok. Vi arbeidet ikke på samme universitet, men du inkluderte meg i flere aktiviteter på OsloMet. Det sier en del om hvor inkluderende du var. Hvil i fred

Elisabeta was a kind and supportive colleague in my time at OsloMet. Nobody took better care of me during my visits... from arranging seminars and office space to organizing Pi Day dinners. I so appreciated her. I am honoured to have known her and to call her my colleague and friend over these past few years. Peace and love to her family.

Our beloved Eivind, Codrin and Luana. Our thoughts and love are with all of you during this sorrowful moment. We have such beautiful memories of our time together with all of you and Eli at Codrin and Teresa's wedding--her warmth, her friendly competitive spirit playing multiple boardgames, and her generous heart as she helped cook, clean, and create connections between our families as we all convened the celebration of Codrin and Teresa's new life together. We will cherish these memories by the ocean with her and Eivind and all of you forever. We are all better for having known Eli as she remains in our hearts. With Love, Gina, Baron, Eric, Cristina, Peter, Chris, Lorna, Boris and Leeann

Takk Elisabeta for alle fine stunder vi har hatt sammen både som kolleger og nære venner. Du er et menneske jeg aldri glemmer. Du hadde en unik evne til å vise omsorg for ander mennesker.

Elisabeta var en stor inspirasjon for alle oss i gruppa. Hun hadde en unik måte å få frem det beste i hver og en av oss. Hun styrket meg i troen på hva jeg kunne få til med elevene mine. Takk Elisabeta for at du alltid var så oppmuntrende, positiv, og hadde troen på meg og satte ord på dette. Du kommer til å fortsette å sitte på skulderen min og heie meg gjennom resten av yrkeskarrieren. Alle lærere skulle hatt en Elisabeta til å styrke selvtilliten i klasserommet.

We are all here because we loved Eli, and Eli loved us, without reservations. Growing up, we didn't say this word much, these days it is said much more often and that is good. I met Eli on the admission day in high school when she reached out. Sometimes I wonder why she did that, in the middle of a frantic crowd, she didn't have to. We talked as if we knew each other, and later on I realized that we had never met, we just connected instantaneously and never let go. One day I told her that I fell in love, but it wiould not change my life in any way. She persuaded me to go and meet Dan in Munich and gave me 20 Deuche Marks, 50 French Franks and 60 dollars for the trip. And the rest is history. Over the years, the moments we had spent together are still the happiest times of my life. She was also with me I my darkest hours, when I lost my parents. I can only hope that I was there for her in some of the moments when she needed me, although she never asked. So I'm here to celebrate Eli's life and the life of those that she touched with her huge, kind heart. I will miss her tremendously, but I will not say "farewell", because love is immortal. I will just say "Have a good journey my dear soul sister, I'll see you down the road."

I've had you for 45 years in my life. Many would say that is a lot, but for me it's not nearly enough, my fierce, fierce friend. I will always miss your no-nonsense approach to life, your sharp mind, your dry sense of humour, your joy in treasuring each small pleasure life can give, our long walks in the park and our even longer phone calls where we could never exhaust all the things we had to say to each other. Eli was generous to a fault, a true friend who really saw you for you, who was present and ready to defend you even against your family or even against yourself, if she thought you were unjustly treated. All children naturally gravitated towards her, and that said a lot. She dearly loved all her nieces and nephews and she was their close confidant, not just their aunt. She loved mathematics, but she loved more what maths can do to open young minds, to broaden their reasoning. Eli was a creator, planner and organiser of joy, because she was that rare person who gave away the best presents: pieces of her soul, time, memories, and experiences. I am beyond grateful for every moment we got to spend together, despite being a world apart for so many years. It takes a village to raise a child and she was part of our global village, always a mentor, a model and a close friend to Andrada. The piece of advice she gave Andrada when she turned 18 will stay with me forever, and it's very valuable advice for anyone: it's always the easiest to see the bad in people, but you must try your hardest to see the best in them, to seek for what makes them human. No words can express how much we will miss you, Eli! Until I will see you again, rest in peace, my dearest friend! 🖤

Dearest Eli, Its hard to find the words, but I want to express how deeply I cherish every memory we shared. You were someone who always believed in me and I could always rely on for guidance, cheering me on, celebrating every step forward, and caring so genuinely about my journey and success. That meant more than I can ever possibly say. Some of my most vivid childhood joys were thanks to youlike when you introduced me to Asterix & Obelix and unknowingly launched my first big toy obsession. Our travels together were more than just trips; they were moments of magic, laughter, and learning that I will carry with me forever. You weren't just a rock for our entire familyyou were my moms right hand, her constant, her lifelong friend/sister. That bond, that loyalty, is something Ill always admire. No one will ever be able to fill the gap left by the bond you shared with her, but I promise to carry your spirit with us always, because you are and will forever remain part of our family. It breaks my heart that I couldn't make it to Europe this summer to see you one more time, but I know in my heart well meet again. And until then, you'll be with memy guiding light and guardian angel. Ill forever be in your and Eivinds corner, just like you were in mine. With all my love, Eric Celenti

Dear Eli, I know you hear me. After all, you were Elizas soulmate until the moment you left us, and where you are now, it may even be easier for you to continue being our family guardian angel. We crossed paths at times that were milestones in my life and telepathy made the distance between us become insignificant as your continuous presence was felt and transcended the mere email/text exchanges. Your short life among us here left a profound mark on so many lives. You will be dearly missed but Ill find solace in hoping that you are at peace, surrounded by beautiful souls, and from where you are will continue to grace us with your wisdom and beautiful thoughts. May you Rest in Peace, dearest Friend! DAN