Olivia Kay Borodychuk, age 8, passed away peacefully on Friday April 28, 2017 in her home in Dewitt, MI. Olivia was born on October 10, 2008 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing Michigan to parents Chad and Lisa (Jennings) Borodychuk. Through her short time here on earth and without even speaking a word, Olivia brought an entire community together and positively impacted many lives across the nation. In her battle against Alexander Disease, the rarest form of Leukodystrophy; Olivia exemplified what it truly means to handle pain and struggle with an extreme amount of courage and grace. Olivia wholeheartedly inspired the birth of Olivia Kay Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization created with a mission to improve the quality of life for children with severe multiple impairments.
Olivia enjoyed so many things in life. She loved her little brother Oliver very much, sharing her tablet and stuffed animals with him and especially the bonding time they had together. She enjoyed music, shower time, being read to, having her nails painted and her hair brushed. Some special memories in her life include visiting the Columbus Zoo and petting all sorts of exotic animals, meeting singer/songwriter James Taylor, meeting country music artist Tim McGraw, and especially her wonderful Make a Wish trip to meet the real Elmo in New York City.
Olivia is survived by her parents Chad and Lisa(Jennings) Borodychuk; her beloved brother, Oliver; her grandmother Connie Jennings of Dewitt; her uncle Eric and aunt Kelley Borodychuk of Mt. Pleasant and her uncle Pete (Tonia) Jennings of Barryton; her cousins Kyle, Logan, Alexis, and Morgan; her Godparents Brad and Valorie LeFevre; and so many extended family, friends, nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals that have walked with her on her journey. Olivia is proceeded in death by her grandparents Michael and Karen Borodychuk and Jim Jennings.
For those touched by Olivia’s life, we invite you to join us for a “Celebration of Life” service officiated by Rev. Dr. Rodney Kalajainen at Redeemer United Methodist Church in Dewitt, MI; on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at 12noon. Visitation will be held at Redeemer United Methodist Church just prior to the service from 10am–12pm. Immediately following the service, there will be a committal service at City of Dewitt cemetery. A balloon release honoring Olivia’s beautiful life will take place immediately following that committal service.
Those who want to help carry on Olivia’s legacy and help other children fighting health battles, can make a donation in Olivia’s memory to Olivia Kay Foundation at www.OliviaKayFoundation.org .
Condolences can be made at www.keckcolemanfh.com .

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