
Laing Roofing is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Roy Olsen, the company’s superintendent of roofing, was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 33 Monday, May 20.
Olsen, a master roofer, was described in a company email as “the backbone of Laing Roofing for the past 21 years."
“His incredible depth of knowledge, dedication to his trade and hard work made him a cornerstone of our team and a prominent figure in the Okanagan construction community,” company president Darren Light stated in a new release.
“Roy was not just a colleague, he was family. You cannot work with someone for so long and not develop a strong personal relationship.
“We spent countless hours together and over the past 21 years Roy became a part of our family. His contribution to Laing Roofing over the past two decades has been immense and his loss leaves a significant void in our hearts.”
A celebration of life will be held at Springfield Funeral Home Friday, June 7 at 1 p.m..
Condolences and memories can be sent to [email protected].