Barbara Ann Beauchaine
April 12, 1957 - April 22, 2013
Obituary
FITCHBURG-Barbara A. Beauchaine, age 56, of Fitchburg, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1957, in Madison, the daughter of Duane and Donna (Roth) Johnson. Barbara was previously married to Mark Beauchaine and Bill Lensch. She grew up in Madison and graduated from LaFollette High School. Barb worked at Ahrens Cadillac and Oldsmobile, as well as Physicians Plus. She decided to go back to school and graduated from UW Madison with a teaching degree. Barb taught school in Tampa, Fla. for a time, but moved back to Wisconsin due to allergies. Barbie enjoyed warm climates, swimming at the beach, Jimmy Buffet, pink flamingos, manatees, and her cat, Lily. She is survived by her parents, Duane and Donna of Madison; brother, John (Nancy) Johnson of Columbus; sister, Kristi Loper of Buffalo, N.Y.; niece, Katie Zerjav; nephew, Jared Zerjav; along with numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013, with the Rev. Bernt Tweit presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NAMI Dane County National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2059 Atwood Avenue, 4th Floor, Madison, WI 53704, www.namidanecounty.org. Barbara’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Cindy Anderson and Bill Lensch for their loving care and compassion. Barbara is finally at peace and without pain.
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Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013, with the Rev. Bernt Tweit presiding.
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AL & MAXINE BAUER
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Donna & Duane so sorry to see that your daughter has passed away. You have our sympathy in your time of sorrow.
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Judy Imhoff
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To my Little Sister: May you rest in peace. From your Big Sister
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Suzanne (Wille) Huebner
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Barb and I grew up together, played together, were in Confirmation together, graduated together. My deepest sympathy to the family.
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Linda Davis-Brown
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I knew Barb from her days at Ahrens Cadillac. She was a sensitive and caring individual.
My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who is saddened by her passing.
I have very fond memories of Barb.
Linda Davis-Brown
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Suzanne Wolff
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Today I went to the mailbox to find a note from Barb's Mom along with Barb's obituary. This is so sad. We had been friends since confirmation and our growing up years. We lost track of each other for a number of years as each of found husbands, jobs, and life got really busy. We were in the process of getting to know each other again after 30 plus years. Barb was a sensitive caring person. She had a talent for writing. When we were teens one of her writings was published in a meditations booklet.
She was involved in theater arts in high school. She even got to play the part of Juliet in a school play.
Barb had become a teacher. She was proud of that special accomplishment. No doubt she has touched many lives. I miss the friend I was getting to know all over again. Suzanne (Baer) Wolff