Barbara J Essock
August 23, 1934 - May 17, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Barbara J. Essock, age 84, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born on Aug. 23, 1934, in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Bernard and Celia. She married Robert Essock. Barbara was a beloved elementary school teacher with the Madison School District. She was a past board member of Madison Trust for Historic Preservation and a current board member of Historic Madison, Inc. Other organizations Barbara was involved in were Kiwanis, Wisconsin Visual Artists, Plein Air Painting, Sunday Morning Painting Group and Madison Civics Club. She was an accomplished artist, knitter, planner and seamstress. Barbara is survived by brother, Earle (Peg); sister, Carole; nephews, Jonathan (Derek), Corey and Jason; and nieces, Susanne (David) and Barbara (Lucian). She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed May 22, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Wed May 22, 2019 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Beth Holden
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So many people loved Barb! She inspired and encouraged and motivated us.
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Sue
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I did not know Barbara but may her beautiful soul rest in peace
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Steve Essock
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Barbara and my dad were married in 1972. They had many happy years together until his passing in 2010. She was an avid artist world traveler and an important figure in the Madison Historical Society.
As an educator she touched the lives of hundreds if not thousand of young minds. She had a full life and will be missed by the entire family.
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Jody riley
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Barbara was a kind loving lady to be around. She welcomed us to her home for events I was able to have her to my home for a couple occasions and she enjoyed my grandkids. A lady who earned her wings to fly high united with her husband now. My condolences to all the family.
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Paul Lawrence
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I had the pleasure of knowing Barb for the past 10 years or so through our Friday morning art classes. Always encouraging to others, she was an inspiration and a friend to all. Her art, I think reflective of her soul, was beautiful. We'll miss her. My condolences to her family.
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Roseann Murphy
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Barb was a wonderful soul with kindness that streamed from her heart to all she touched. I knew her as an educator in the Madison Metropolitan School District and for a short while in our teachers sorority. She always saw the good in all people as well as her students . She was able to capture the beauty and art in creation and apply it to her everyday life. Barb was a gift to this earth and she will be missed, but not forgotten. My condolences to her family. Roseann Murphy