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Barbara Wicklund Obituary

Barbara Wicklund

AGE: 81 • Skillman

Barbara Wicklund, 81, died August 22, 2012. Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY and formerly of Branchburg before moving to Skillman over 20 years ago. She was employed as a journalist for Communications Workers of America in Trenton for over 50 years. She was president and founder of the Grey Hound Friends of NJ, Inc. and the Tri-state Basset Hound of NJ. She was a Delegate for the American Basset Hound Club for over 30 years and board and founding member of the Berkshire Basset Hound club. Barbara's goal was to help getting PBGV's recognized as a breed. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Surviving are her devoted husband of 46 years, Alfred, a sister Sonia Smith and one niece and two nephews and one great niece.

Services will be private. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by the Bruce C VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave. Somerville, 908-725-3111. Donations can be made to Take the Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601 or AKC Canine Health Foundation, Basset Hound Donor Advised Fund, PO Box 900061, Raleigh, NC 27617.To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Courier News from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Wicklund

20 Entries

Carri LaCroix pan

September 2, 2012

What to say. Al, we always smile when we think of Barbara and how she helped us transition from one Basset to 2 and sometimes 3. I think of all the driving she must have done over the years and the number of lives she touched. I remember Phil laughing with you when she started bringing pitbulls home "what next?".

I know our Pearly Girl is waiting for her at the bridge - We cannot thank Barbara enough for getting Pearl to us. It was a big deal.

And I know that Barbara secretly did like kids after all!

Dottie Gutenkauf

September 1, 2012

I met Barbara many years ago when she was writing, editing, proofreading, layouts, and photos for the publications of the Communications Workers of American in NJ and I was doing the same for the NJ American Federation of Teachers. She was one of the founders of the Women's Affirmative Action Committee of the NJ Industrial Union Council, and we worked together for many years. She was a wonderful teacher and union activist. I haven't seen her for years, something I regret, and we lost touch after we both retired from our union work. She was a truly great lady and a superb leader who always put principles above personalities. My condolences to Al and her family.

August 29, 2012

all our Montana Bassets got a special treat today in honor of and in loving memory of a great Basset lover. Basset Rescue of Mt. Leslie Ames.

Karen Markisenis

August 28, 2012

I learned about Basset Hound rescue through the Daily Drool, an on-line list of basset fanciers. Barbara Wicklund was THE person to go to (in this Tri-Sate area) when a basset needed to be rescued. I first met Barbara in the parking lot of some hotel on the NY/NJ border. I was delivering to her capable hands, a basset who had been abandoned at a vet's office in the middle of the night. The dog had glaucoma. As soon as I opened the hatch on my car and Barbara saw her, she said, " Poor poor pitiful Pearl." The name Pearl stuck.
Long story short, Pearl became totally blind, but was adopted by a very loving family. She not only had a good life with them, she became an example of how a "handicapped" dog can lead a normal life if given the chance.

Barbara was all about giving chances to many dogs who were considered disposable. She, more than anyone, got me involved in basset hound rescue.

I know that Pearl, and so many other bassets and greyhounds met her as she passed over.

My condolences to Al and all of Barbara's two-legged family & friends.

Rachelleann De Courcey

August 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara's family.Barbara and her knowledge of the hounds
will truely be missed.

August 27, 2012

Al, my deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. You and Barbara will always be in my prayers and thoughts. Sincerely, Mary Stulack

Bill Barton

August 27, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She did so much for bassets and greyhounds in particular and dogs in general. I'm so glad to have had a 50-year friendship with her. My sympathies go out to her family.

Terri and Patrick Garcia

August 26, 2012

Barbara,

You drove thousands of miles, labored tirelessly and devoted so much of your energy to Bassets and Greyhounds for so many years. Now, you can rest in peace, because so many dogs whom without you would never have had another chance, but instead had the very best of everything because of you. Give our love to Prescott, all the Bassets and The Long Grey Line who will welcome you at the Bridge.

To Al and family, our deepest condolences at this very sad time.

Sue & Dave Schrock

August 26, 2012

Barbara - You will be missed. I consider it an honor to have called you friend. You will have a HUGE welcoming committee at the Rainbow Bridge! Al, our deepest sympathy to you. RIP :)

Robin & Marty Hecht

August 25, 2012

Al what can we say. You have our heartfelt sympathies. Barbara and you have changed our lives forever in a good way. We have many good memories and friends to cherish forever. Take comfort in knowing that Barbara is in her glory at the bridge with all of her furkids. It has been an honor to have worked with her and our life has been all the richer for it. RIP Barbara you are missed.

Judy Currier

August 25, 2012

Heart felt sympathiy to Al and Barbara's family. So many people had their lives enriched through Barbara's efforts in greyhound adoption.

Janice & Bill Hoffner

August 25, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Beth Howering

August 25, 2012

Sending our deepest sympathies to Al and the family. Barbara was an inspiration to so many in rescue. I was so glad to meet her briefly at a college seminar - her energy and determination were amazing. Rest in peace, Barbara.

Erica Larsen

August 25, 2012

Barbara it was truly an honor to know you and call you a friend. You have done so much for the greyhound community and I know that you are watching and taking care of all of our greys who were waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. My deepest sympathies to Al. RIP Barbara, until we meet again.

Gale Hollstein

August 25, 2012

Rest in peace, Barbara. You were a true hero to so many. You have no idea how many human and canine souls you touched. So many fur-babies lived happy lives because of you and your amazing devotion and passion for our fourlegged friends. There wasn't an animal out there that you would turn away from....you took care of them all, and in doing so, you took care of a lot of us humans, too,..... although you'd never admit it.
Thank you for patiently sharing your years of experience and expertise with me, and I'm sure, many others. You inspired me to get involved and make a difference. I will miss you.

We'll all see you at the Bridge when its time.....please kiss my fur-babies for me.

My deepest sympathy to Al, Barbara's sister and all of her friends.

Marjorie Bacinsky

August 24, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. We adopted our very first greyhound from Barbara. She really knew her stuff and was always available to answer any concerns a new greyhound owner might have to ask. It was an honor just to have known her. She was truly an angel for so many needy greyhounds. We could never thank her enough for giving so much of her life to helping greyhounds in need. We trust she was greeted by hundreds of hounds as they crossed the bridge together. Our sincere condolences go out to Al. Rest in peace, dear Barbara.

Marge and BJ

harriet

August 24, 2012

Barbara entrusted us with our wonderful Bongo. She gave her heart and soul to the hounds and I guess she knew that they were better than most people. Thanks for all your work Barbara. We are howling sweet ah-roos for you here.

Vi Potter

August 24, 2012

We wanted to send Our Love and Our Prayers to Barbara and Her Family. Though we never got to meet she is someone who touched our lives everyday via The Daily Drool. Paddie (ATB) along with many others she raised and saved were there to greet her. Have Fun with All the Doggies you meet Barbra weather Basset or other breed I know they will Love having someone as Special as you at The Bridge.
Love Vi and The Country Bumpkins.

janet ansert

August 24, 2012

so many were waiting at the bridge

Cheryl

August 24, 2012

Many long legged greys are running and jumping and celebrating that their angel has come to cross them over the Rainbow Bridge. Blessings upon Barbara's soul and prayers of condolence to her family and friends.

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