ヒューストンに駐在中、一番お世話になったのがネス家の皆さんです。我が家の老犬Belleを何度も快く預かってくれて本当に助かりました。オラブさんのご冥福をお祈りいたします。

Belleよりオラブさんへ「Olavさん、私は随分おばあちゃんになってしまったけれど、私よりも先に逝ってしまうなんて…今でも信じられない。あなたはノルウェー生まれ、私はベルギー生まれなのに、お互い日本人を家族に持つなんて、本当に不思議なご縁よね。 久実さんと出会えたおかげで、私も私の主飼いも、ヒューストンでとても楽しく暮らせたの。StormとTassが『Olavさんは僕らの最高の飼い主なんだぜ！』って教えてくれたから、私はすぐにあなたのことを信頼することができたのよ。私にも優しくしてくれて本当にありがとう。心から感謝してるわ！久実さんたちのことは私の飼い主にしっかり言い聞かせておくから、あなたも久実さんが元気になるようにしっかり見守ってあげてね。ところで、虹の橋での居心地はどうかしら？ 懐かしい愛犬たちとも再会して、とっても楽しそうにしているあなたの姿が私には想像できるんだけど。 私ももうすぐ旅立つときが来ると思うけれど、もし虹の橋で私を見かけたら、絶対に声をかけてね。そのときはまたよろしく！日本のお菓子の柿ピーをたくさんお土産に持っていってあげるから、楽しみにしていてね！」

Olav indeed is really a gentle giant, caring, calm & very patient.   I have never ever seen him lose his temper!

It was such a joy to sit opposite his desk in Singapore.  I’ll never forget his unique laughter & him being so tall, I can see over my monitor that his shoulders moves up & down when he laughs.  He always bite his nails whenever he is deep in thoughts too!

Kumi,

The sweet life memories you two shared will never leave you. This treasure lives within your heart forever.

I do know there is no greater sorrow than the loss of a husband.  I pray for you to find&have the strength&comfort in the love&memories you both shared. 

Truly sad news.

You went to Tokyo and I headed for Houston in 1990. After that we met up in at least half a dozen countires on 3 continents - we even crashed at wedding reception in Hamburg one year...

Olav was always calm, fair and a really decent guy that will be sorely missed - RIP my friend!

Our deepest condolences to Kumi.

Thomas Haaland & family

So so sad to hear about Olav's passing.  I have known him since he started in Odfjell in 1987 and we have been working together for many years, both when he was stationed abroad and here in Bergen.  Always smiling and helpful and with a great sense of humor.  He had many good stories to tell and will be deeply missed, both personally and professionally.  Rest in peace Olav, and my deepest condolences to his wife Kumi in these difficult times.

Olav san was my former boss of Tokyo office.

He was a quiet, kind, very intelligent man who treated everyone equally. 

I remember he was very knowledgeable about computers too and fixed my office computer setup and malfunctions many times.

Miss him happily talking with business travelers from Bergen about old Norwegian stories.　

And also remember he used to talked to Kumi chan on the phone from office, he said 「mo-shi mo-shi Kumi chan」he always cared Kumi chan and dogs.

Olav san, I am sure you will continue to watch over Kumi chan. 

Thank you for everything and please rest in peace.

Olav-san was my former boss, colleague, and became a best friend.

He was my first Norwegian and my job interviewer at Tokyo office in 23 years ago. Ever since he was my friendly mentor and a best "Senpai" .

I learned a lot from him, and his advise helped me a lot.

Whereever he went he made all the good reputation and eveyone liked him as much as I do. He will be missed from all the place he stayed oversea in last 36ys.  

Olav was a gentle giant. From the moment I interacted with him when he started at the Bergen HQ, then his transfer to the Singapore office in the mid-1990s. There was such a camaraderie and respect among us - both at work and outside work.

We shared a common love for dogs.

Kumi, I've had fond memories of Olav & yourself - when you first had Teddy, and then  sweet Maria.Sending my deepest condolences during this difficult time & wishing you courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart forever.Hugs,Julie

I am so sorry to hear about Olav's passing. I have fond memories of working with Olav.  Olav was a good shipping man and well respected in the industry. He will be dearly missed.  My deepest condolences.

Wolfgang Wittling and Family