Wendy Gail Sindberg

I met Wendy the very first day she transferred to Edgewood High School -- and at that moment, I knew that I'd met a kindred soul. We did everything together, and if neither of us were home, it was a safe bet that we were at the others' house. She was the kindest, sweetest, most intelligent and funny person! She always knew how to cheer you up, and she rarely showed up anywhere without a smile on her face. The stories we shared, the inside jokes we held and the poetry that she would write always brought a smile to our faces! Our friendship continued into college, and as both of us were musicians. we attended one another's concerts at the UW. Anytime I had something bothering me, I knew that I could go to Wendy about it, and she'd help me make sense of it all. As I moved out of state, we didn't stay in touch very well, but even after not seeing one another for a few years, when we were back together it was constant laughing and giggling. The last time I saw her, as we parted ways, she said, "I love you!" and gave me a big hug. We wrote back and forth for awhile, but life took us to different places, and I'm sorry to say that I was never able to catch up with her again, and that made me so sad. Wendy loved her family, and she and Dave often came as a package -- a wonderful, fun, funny and kind package! She never, ever talked to me about Dave the way most older siblings do -- she never called or treated him like a pesky little brother, and she always spoke of him in the highest regard -- and I know that she loved him and her whole family so very much by the way she fondly spoke of them all. I pray for Dave and his family, and I know how difficult this is for him. Wendy was so special, and she always made those around her feel special, too -- and I know that she held Dave so close in a special part of her heart. I hope that Dave and his family will be able to gain some comfort in the many, beautiful, wonderful memories they hold with and of Wendy. She was a beautiful spirit who will now protect and guide the lives of those she loved -- for those that knew Wendy know what a wonderful and kind person she was, who brought goodness and happiness to all those that she knew.

Wendy was like everyone in her family: warm, welcoming, with a great sense of humor. She always was kind to me. May she rest in peace. -Lori Ann Curley (nee Hewuse)

Wendy transferred out of our class at Middleton High School shortly before graduating and while planning our reunion I was pointed to this article about her and her work. Condolences to the Sindberg family on behalf of The Class of '79. Godspeed.

If I had to sum Wendy up with one word it would be "Family". I've only known her a short time as her coworker (and cubicle neighbor) here at UW- and my love and condolences go out to her wonderful family. Please know she always spoke lovingly and often about you; and was always excited about her plans to be with you. She was kind and helpful to whomever crossed her path. May you find peace in your memories of her. Her boisterous laugh, positive attitude, and wonderful spirit (that smile!) will be missed.

I worked with Wendy at Dean. She was the most kind, caring, and wonderful person I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She had a great, infectious laugh and a beautiful personality. She will be missed.