Chelsea Anne Hale
When I hear those words I think of the most genuine person I know. Her smile and laugh could bring happiness to any room she walked in. I still remember the first time I really got to know Chelsea in high school. We all decided to do a lip sync to Michael Jackson's Thriller. It was so fun to see Chelsea's wonderful, fun personality come out. I remember hanging out in Chelsea's basement painting our finger nails over and over again while we all just laughed and had fun. We were not super close but she always made me feel so special. I knew I could talk to her anytime and she would listen. She always made me feel like I was one of her best friends. I always looked up to her so much. I got married a few days before Chelsea passed away and I feel so lucky I was able to see her and talk to her. Her kind words of advice and happiness she gave me that night I will always remember. She will always hold a very special place in my heart. She has made me a better person and I will continue to strive to be a better person because of Chelsea.

Ashley Sippel Olson