Cara Orben Hoffert
June 19, 1953 - November 26, 2014
Obituary
MADISON - Cara Orben Hoffert, age 61, passed away with courage and grace on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, after a brief battle with cancer. She was a well-known Madison-area counselor and sex therapist. Cara was articulate and passionate about social justice and therapy issues. No one could turn a stranger into a friend faster or better then Cara. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Batty; her son, David Hoffert and his wife Aleeza; her son, Beau Batty and his girlfriend, Jackie; her sister, Wendy; her nephew, Paul; her niece, Yvette; and her uncle, Robert and his wife, Jean. We, her family, wish to thank her many dear friends and colleagues for all of their support. A non-denominational memorial service is being planned for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 in Madison. Tribute donations may be made to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Planned Parenthood, or Jewish Social Services of Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Theresa Whitehead
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dear Cara you were the first real friend I met when we came to Madison from England,my children had many fun play dates at your home in the Arboreteum....you taught me so much about life ...we lost contact over the years but I often thought of you and David and Beau my heart goes out to your family ...you were certainly one of a kind....Theresa Whitehead, Luke and Florence
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Ben Gutman
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Dear Doug, David, and Beau,
Please accept our deepest condolences. It is a tribute to Cara's extraordinary warmth and caring that she left two sons who are such outstanding people.
Love,
Ben & Felice
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Merle and Jerry Sternberg
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Dear David and Beau: Our hearts go out to you on the loss of you wonderful mother, Cara. She loved you so and was always thoroughly devoted to you. We miss her greatly and find it hard to believe such a vibrant woman, so full of life and love of people is no longer with us. We all always have warm memories of the times we spent with Cara.
Love, Merle and Jerry Sternberg
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Joette Suloff
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To Cara's family, she was a dear friend from Harbor Athletic water aerobics. This past summer, we enjoyed the SUNSHINE and the company of other friends in the outdoor pool. Cara told me that she enjoyed coming twice a day, especially in the afternoon for that extra sunshine. She was always helping others and will be dearly missed. Prayers for you all in coping with your loss which came much too quickly. Love, Jo Suloff
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Carol Karls
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My deepest sympathy to Cara's family. I met Cara only a short few years ago. We served together on the Unity visitors team for two -three years. It was a small, close mutually supportive team. I so appreciated getting to know Cara during that time. I experienced her generosity and her warm and caring spirit. I will carry my memory of her fondly. Sincerely, Carol Karls
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Amy Gilliland
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I'm wearing a pair of earrings today that Cara gave me about 15 years ago. There was no occasion for the gift, she just saw them and thought I'd like them. That was Cara - spontaneous kindness that social convention could not contain. We'd gone from seeing each other several times a week to several times a year. I shall miss her stories and hearing her voice, sharing with me the pride she felt in her family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother so early in your lives.