Ulvestad, Whitney Marit Carr Age 33 of Excelsior, Minnesota and the World passed away peacefully at sunrise on May 8, 2020. She is survived by parents Nancy and Rolf Ulvestad and sister Lauren K Ulvestad. Whitney's enthusiasm for life and all its possibilities, her curiosity and adventurous nature, took her all over the world and introduced her to cultures and people that became life-long friends. She was such an interesting person because she was interested in everything. She loved long distance swims, whether swimming in her beloved Christmas Lake, Excelsior to Wayzata, or Lake Superior, had a beautiful stroke, and it seemed she could swim forever! Her endurance was evident in and out of the water, and in all aspects of her life. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at Christmastime 2013, she took charge of this unexpected development, learning all she could about various treatment options, and while the diagnosis informed her decisions, it did not shape who she was. In 2019, the optimal treatment became immunotherapy, combined with a personalized vaccine, only available in Germany. Through the generosity of family and friends from far and near, she was able to raise funds for her testing, vaccine development, travel and treatment in Germany. The resources she received were not only equaled, but exceeded by the continuous encouragement, support and love from family, friends, and colleagues. Whitney traveled to Germany from August until February. Despite superb collaborative medical treatment, her brain tumor recurred, aggressively spreading throughout her brain, and she chose to stop all treatment the first of April. There will be a celebration of her amazing life at a later date. Suggested memorials: Wilderness Inquiry: Wilderness Inquiry's mission is to connect people from all walks of life to the natural world through shared outdoor adventures and to encourage people to open themselves to new possibilities and opportunities. Please note that gift is made in memory of Whitney Ulvestad. wildernessinquiry.org or Courage Kenny Sports and Recreation Department: Memorials can be made in two ways: allinahealth.org/… or Mailing Address: Courage Kenny Foundation, Sports and Recreation Department Optional: Designate to either Water Ski or Ski & Snowboard Program, 3915 Golden Valley Road, Mpls., MN 55422 For either option, please indicate that this gift is in memory of Whitney Ulvestad. BRADSHAW BradshawFuneral.com 612-724-3621