Lorna "Lindy" Barden
January 29, 2020 - January 29, 2020
Obituary
MADISON-Lorna “Lindy” Barden, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Born and raised in Hawaii, Lindy met her husband while in graduate school at the University of Wisconsin. She taught in Delavan, was a research correspondent in Boston, and completed her career teaching in and retiring from the Madison Metropolitan School District, forging some lasting friendships and enjoying years of wonderful students.
Lindy loved and was most proud of and grateful for her family and dear friends, appreciating their positive energy and healing laughter. They are people who are good for the soul. She enjoyed dining out, watching movies, returning to her islands, music, books, special hobbies, travels, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Overture performances, the UW Memorial Union, and the Badgers.
Lindy was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Howard (UW Medical Physics/GE Healthcare-Lunar). She is survived by her daughter, Sarah (Tom) Becker; son,
Andrew (Carissa) Barden; and grandchildren, Emily, Katie, and Sophia Becker and Jackson and Harrison Barden. She is also survived by her sisters, Nana and Dottie; brother, Tommy; as well as numerous extended family.
A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Memorials may be made to Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Thu Feb 6, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Lisa (Pertzborn) Whiting
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I have incredibly fond memories of her as a teacher. I ran into her on a flight a few years back and she was just as joyful and loving as I remembered. Peace and love to her family.
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Anne Somerfeld
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Thank you Mrs. Barden, you were a great spirit while teaching school, your enthusiasm will be missed.
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Janice & Pat Laulainen
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Lindy was the Beautiful Mother of Sarah & Andrew Barden. Our niece, Carissa. is married to Andrew! Lindy was a Sweet , Beautiful Person, a Joy to know! Lindy will live on through her Children and Grand Children. She will definitely be missed! We have Wonderful Memories of Lindy!
Love Pat & Janice Laulainen
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Dan Ott
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Lindy and Howard were great neighbors. I will miss our conversations and many visits we had.. Wish I could be there for the funeral, but am out of town. My condolences to her family.