Heather Olivier

August 19, 1967 - January 28, 2023

Heather Michelle Olivier, born Aug. 19, 1967 to Brian and Jeannine Olivier at

St. Mary’s Hospital in San Francisco, passed away peacefully in Redwood City, Jan. 28, 2023. She was 55.

Though a native of San Francisco, Heather grew up in Wenatchee and Bellingham, Wash., and had a lifelong love of the outdoors that included hiking under the big trees.

She attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash., and later San Francisco State University, graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Art, with a concentration in Art History and traveled to Cuba in 2000 on a Global Exchange student art program.

For the past 25 years, Heather worked for the firm Elliott D. Buchdruker, CPA. In 2014, she attained Enrolled Agent status as an official IRS tax preparer.

Heather was known for her open heart, brilliant smile, and good laugh. She was “adopted” and loved by several cats over the years including Paws, Madeleine, Missy, Ivan, and Flower. She is preceded in death by her father Brian Olivier of Daly City, and uncle Anthony Olivier and cousin Kate Olivier, both of England. She is survived by her mother Jeannine Olivier of Bellingham, Wash.; sister Rachel Olivier of Los Angeles; sister Elizabeth Olivier-Herring of Pahrump, Nev.; nephew Jonathan Clayton of Henderson, Nev.; stepmother Meeg Ross of Pacifica; best friend and companion Joe Fox of San Francisco; cousin Jesse (Andi Gardner) Slater and aunt Pat Oliver, of Albuquerque, N.M.; aunt Lola Oliver of Fairbanks, Alaska; cousins Sarah Olivier and Simon (Rachel Barker) Olivier, and aunt June Olivier of England, as well as her created family and circle of friends who will miss her dearly.

Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate to a local no-kill animal shelter, or consider being adopted by a cat (or dog). If you’re a landlord, then please allow your tenants to have the joy of unconditional love from animal companions to increase quality of life for both animal and human. Heather may have lived longer or had a better quality of life if she had had that simple consideration from her own landlords. Alternatively, donate to addiction or mental health programs in your area. The family would also like to thank Mission House in Redwood City for providing our beloved Heather with such good care and comfort in her final days.