Dr. Gail Susan Pizarro
November 09, 2019 - November 09, 2019
Obituary
STOUGHTON - Dr. Gail Susan Pizarro, age 72, of the Town of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Meriter Hospital. She was born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Julius Schorr and Shirley (Heller) Schorr.
Gail was living her dream life with her husband, Bill Pullum, and their dog, Gigi, working on their hobby farm, leaving regularly to visit her grandchildren and the many other family members who loved her dearly.
Gail could win any argument with her extraordinary memory and passionate opinions; and win over any child with silliness just at their level and gifts of found objects that were just what they needed at that very moment. Gail spent her life working for the good of other people as a teacher, a counselor, a mentor, and an advocate. She changed people’s lives by believing in them and showing them how to believe in themselves.
Gail is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bill Pullum; two daughters, Neva (Joseph) Hickman, Denise (Buwa) Baldeh; two sons, Gram (Kristen) Pizarro, Andrew Pullum; ten grandchildren, Silvio Hickman, Asa Hickman, Max Pizarro, Ella Pizarro, Anseh Baldeh, Kelefa Baldeh, Mansa Baldeh, Kairo Pullum, Raine Pullum, Bumii Pullum; sister, Vicki (Dan) Schorr-Coben; and nephew, Richard Schorr-Coben.
She was preceded in death by her father, Julius Schorr; and mother, Shirley Schorr.
Please celebrate her life by remembering her joyfully, laughing and loving and fighting for the greater good, locally and globally. No formal service will be held. Donations may be made in her name to Goodman Community Center, Madison, Wis.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
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Johnnelle
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R.I.H. Auntie. Your warm smile will be missed.
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Nancy Garn
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Gail and I were friends at Hamilton School in Union, NJ. This picture was taken on a class trip to the Statue of Liberty. Gail will be missed. Condolences to her family.
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Alan Braker
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Gail will be truly missed by many of us. I always enjoyed talking with her and getting her keen input and any subject. She will be remembered as a wonderful and caring person.
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Deborah Bilzing
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Gail will be missed by the staff and graduate students here at Lakeland University's Madison Center. She was an amazing and dedicated counselor educator who was especially known for the support she gave to each of her graduate students. She truly loved sharing her passion for teaching with her students and peers. Thank you, Gail.
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Shaun O’Keefe
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Gail was a lovely woman. I enjoyed her as a fellow faculty member. Always kind. High energy. We had conversations that were very interesting. We often taught the same day over the years and shared thoughts before class started. I will miss her. Shaun O’Keefe
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William A. Franks, Jr.
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I'm devastated to hear you have passed. My sincerest condolences to Bill and all the Family. Rest in Peace. BF.