RIP Ole Qvist

[machel]

Having grown up outside the lower mainland I never really knew of Ole's playing days until running in to him at the Nation's cup a couple years back. It seemed like everyone we talked to had a story about their epic playing days together.

He was my first coach when I joined City FC.
He was in his 50s back then but still fit enough to run with us late-teen to early 20 year olds! He helped a few kids get soccer scholarships as well. He was never shy with what he had to say and demanded respect but he also had a great sense of humour!

Rest in peace coach.

Remembering the life of Ole Qvist

Ole Qvist passed away. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. Published in the Vancouver Sun and Province on 2019-12-30.

vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca

 

[freddy]

Ole was my first coach as I got the first Westide U21 team started. He was awesome, great touch and insisted in the full passing game. He played with us as our one "senior" player. But, he would kill me as he would be inside 18 and still be passing away, though I knew he could easily pick a corner and score. He wanted us to do it. He was a wonderful guy. Bumping into him, he would say, "Heyyy Bill fuccckkk ehh? - how's it going?" I ran into him about 7 years ago on the ferry to Pender. I pulled out my video camera and got him to tell a funny story about Trigger's brother. I will figure out how to put it on Youtube.

RIP, Ole - you were a very good man.

 

[freddy]

I edited a video I created in 2011 down to just the Ole part.

 

[Regs]

Awesome @freddy - thanks for sharing!

 

[machel]

I edited a video I created in 2011 down to just the Ole part.

Thanks for this! Brought back a lot of good memories. Especially our keeper Fulber who would do spot on Ole impersonations at get togethers.