Olivia Claire Burtwistle, age 19, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 after a lifelong battle with Juvenile Batten disease. She was a lifelong resident of Monument, Colorado.
Olivia was born on August 31, 2003 in Colorado Springs to Bradley Scott Burtwistle and Julia Elaine (Raetz) Burtwistle.
She received her First Communion at St. Peter Catholic Church and later attended Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church and was involved in Girl Scouts and dance. She was an animal lover and especially adored her dogs, Spencer, Jackie, Stanley, and Lucy. She also loved music, enjoyed all things Scooby Doo, watching movies, and picking wildflowers. Olivia loved playing jokes on people and laughing hysterically afterwards. She loved going shopping with her purse and spending her own money on treasures. She looked up to her big sister Sydney and loved her very much.
She is survived by her parents; her sister, Sydney Rae Burtwistle; her grandparents: Charlene Geiger (James), Nancy Freeman, and Sam Burtwistle (Mary). She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Douglas Raetz and Dean Freeman.
A memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Black Forest, Colorado. A reception will be held at the church immediately following the services. Inurnment will be private.
Charlene Geiger
13 Jun 2023Grandma will be there… heart ❤️….. to heart ❤️ to sing her favorite songs 🎼 that she loved… maybe a bit off key sometimes, but Olivia didn’t care ✝️ freedom my princess ! You earned it 🙏🎉😘…. Grandma Char
Anonymous
15 Jun 2023Olivia was such a shining light. My deepest condolences. You are all in my prayers.
Ronnie
20 Jun 2023She definitely now in heaven with God.
Melissa Smith
20 Jun 2023She was an amazing young lady who taught me a lot of things. Like unconditional love and how the not take life so seriously. She will be greatly missed. And I will remember her everytime I look at the clouds. Rest In Peace beautiful angel.
Suzanne (Suzie) McKinney Nurse
26 Jun 2023My condolences to everyone in the Burtwistle family. I have never stopped thinking about Olivia and your family. May the Lord give you the strength to find peace that your baby is with The Lord and dancing with Angels. I will never forget your daughter and the time I spent with your beautiful family.
Stefanie Di Carlo
5 Jul 2023I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I never had the chance to meet Olivia, Sydney talked about her often and I can tell she was such an amazing girl. She will forever be missed and in our hearts. Fly high beautiful Angel.
Michelle McPartland
10 Jul 2023My heart is heavy hearing the passing of your little Angel Olivia. Dr. Burtwistle you are always so kind to my angel Jessica when caring for her teeth. I’m so sorry for your loss. So wish I had met Olivia but I enjoyed the stories you would share that made you smile. She was lucky to have you as her dad. God Bless you & your family.
Amberr ONeal
7 Sep 2023Brad, Julie, Sydney I am so very sorry for your loss. Olivia played a special part in my life and I’m not sure who needed who more at the time. I am thankful for the days that I got to spend with her. She was amazing and I will never forget Olivia or your family for that matter. I miss you guys and I will be praying for your strength. .