Fairport, NY: Passed away on April 18th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Flushing, New York on December 1, 1959. She was a graduate of Allegheny College and spent over 30 years at Excellus BCBS.
Kris married Peter S. Koenig, Jr. on August 3, 1985 in Rochester, where they raised their two sons, Peter III and Andrew.She is predeceased by her father, Ernest Olson and her mother-in-law, Mary Lou Koenig. She is survived by her husband, Peter Jr., sons Peter III (Kristine) and Andrew (Jenn), mother Ann Olson of Cary, NC, sisters Susan (Brian) Vondette of Apex, NC, and Karen Olson (Matthew Spitznagle) of Williston, VT, father-in-law Peter S. Koenig Sr. of DeWitt, NY, and locally, maternal aunt and uncle, Walter and Sue Millard of Pittsford, NY, with whom she lived during high school, along with many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Kris was heavily involved in the local swimming community, officiating for the FAST club team and serving as the booster club president for the Fairport High School swim team for four years. She was also active in helping her sons achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. She grew up in Italy and Switzerland and continued to enjoy traveling throughout her life. (https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/) Kris loved her family, friends, dogs and grand-dogs.
She was lucky enough to spend a substantial amount of time with Jim, Jack and Anna Beaudry, who became part of the family.
Kris was an avid reader and a long time member of her neighborhood book club. She enjoyed her time spent with Cindy Gonzo, Mary Hunt, Lisa Lutzke and Dawn Curtis each week and they were wonderful to her throughout this ordeal.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
The American Lung Association
Rochester, NY 14620
1595 Elmwood Ave #B1
Memo: Team KrisCancerGoodbye
http://action.lung.org/goto/KrisCancerGoodbye20
Jack Foundation (Fund)c/o Rochester Area Community Foundation
500 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
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14 responses to “Koenig, Kirsten “Kris” (Olson)”
I have never respected a woman more than Kris! She was a wonderful wife and exceptional “Mom”. She will forever be in my heart. May you rest in peace Kris, I love you!
I worked with Kris for many years. She was so kind, lovely, honest , smart and just a beautiful person. Honored to know her. My heart hurts for her family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Pete, Kristine and family : I’m so sorry for your loss may Kris RIP and you all hold her fond memories close to your hearts. Love to you all. ???
So sorry for your loss. A beautiful angel is watching over this wonderful family.
Godspeed
To the Koenig Family,
I worked with Kris for many years at Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Kris was so well respected for her knowledge and calm nature. She was one of the nicest people there. I was very sad that she left this earth but very happy to know that she has gone to heaven where she will find peace and happiness forever. May God give you the strength you need to deal with such a loss during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take good care of each other.
Luba Davis
To the Koenig Family, I met Kris many years ago through the Junior League. Sadly, we lost touch over the years but I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I will always remember her smile and her willingness to work side by side on so many project. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pam Baker
Dear koening family. Please accept our condolences . Kris was a kind and loving person who always smiled and had a positive attitude on life. I had the pleasure of being her friend and her dentist . She always came in to my office with a smile and always made everyone feel good. My last thought of her would be her gentle and kind and sweet smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . May she Rest In Peace .
Love
Azita and Frank Razavi
Dear Peter and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Kris. I had the pleasure of working with Kris for many years. She was always quick to smile and offer a kind word or gesture. She will be missed by all who knew her. I hope that the many wonderful memories you have of her provide you with a measure of comfort during this difficult time.
To Koenig’s Pete, Peter Jr and Andrew
My sincere condolences and prayers for you. Kris (your Mom) always treated friends like family, for that my family and I will ever be grateful to have spent time with her and you all. May she rest in peace, God Bless.
I was blessed to grow up across the street from Kris’s grandfather, and with that came a friendship with an extended family that has followed me throughout my life. Loss is of course felt by the living and yours has been profound.My thoughts, love and prayers are with the you all at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about my fellow college alum, and wife of my old friend, Pete, My thought and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Pete, Peter and Andrew,
We are so sorry to hear about Kris. We were together at so many swim meets and swim dinners with FAST and St Bonaventure University. Kris was always kind, thoughtful, warm, and had the most beautiful smile. To live in hearts that love is not to die.