Belated recognition to a dear friend who left us on Friday, for those who rely on Facebook and not the online newspaper. Barbara R. Candy Candy, Barbara R. Barbara died at home January 9th at the age of 63 from complications related to lymphoma. She is survived by Chuck Pruitt , her husband of 39 years, their son Zachary of Northfield, MN, and daughter Reilly of Shorewood, grandsons Mauricio and Cristian Lozada of Northfield and uncle Fred Guttshall of Naples , FL. She was a graduate of Dubuque (IA) Senior High School and Macalester College. For over two decades, Barbara was regarded as one of the best political fundraisers in Wisconsin, caring far less about whether a politician had a D or a R after his or her name and far more about whether she liked and respected them and thought they were good at their job. She also took great pleasure in helping nonprofit organizations advance causes which she admired and cared about. To some she was a mentor and second mother. To others she was a valued and fiercely loyal friend. At Barbaras request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. As an alternative, she suggested that, family and friends gather on their own in small groups for lunch or dinner where they might share memories, stories, talk about good books theyve read recently and, if needed, plan a fundraiser. Her family suggests that perhaps the meal might conclude with a toast to a life well led. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hendrikus Krouwer of Waukesha Memorial Hospital for his kindness, wise counsel and dedicated search for an answer. Memorial contributions can be made to COA Youth and Family Centers, 909 E North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212; PEARLS for Teen Girls, 2100 N Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212; the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative, 7222 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218 or to another charity of your choice .
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 23:38:49 +0000
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