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Mom
May 23, 2025
I remember how the May blossoms were blooming.
Michelle Barnstable
May 9, 2023
10 years you have been gone Brittany, I am so glad you confessed with your mouth and believed in your heart Jesus as Lord and Savior, the way truth and life! The hope of heaven and God's promises that never fail sustain me!
Michelle Barnstable
May 20, 2021
Miss you everyday
If you can, please consider donating in honor of Brittany. It takes up to 30 units of blood for an organ transplant. 7 years ago today,210 units of blood were needed as Brittany's organs were transplanted into their new souls.
Michelle Barnstable
May 20, 2020
Please donate. Thank you!
Brittany's ghost bike. Sunny Slope bike trail New Berlin (just South of Greenfieldd Ave) May 2020
Michelle Barnstable
May 20, 2020
Forever in my heart dear Brittany❤
December 10, 2014
I miss you Brittany, so very much.
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February 16, 2014
Page 1 of 2 Brittany's organ donation letter
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February 16, 2014
Cassandra N
January 24, 2014
It's me again. I received this update from Legacy today and unusual how punctual the timing was. I felt compelled to leave another message.
When I read about your loss and how your family got up and did the right thing in your heart, even in the distress you were experiencing, I knew I had to compliment you for your courage.
Little did I know that in less than 6 months I would be facing a similar sadness with the loss of my 39 year old son, Allan. He, like Brittany, could light up the room with his smile.
Dec. 1, 2013 I received that unexpected and unwanted call that my son has just passed away in Florida where he had lived and worked for about the past 5 years. It was the most frightening words I have ever heard...within minutes, the thought of him earning everlasting rest and peace filled my mind only for a moment but, not my heart. I'm working on that peace and have much love and support around me.
Now, he is back home in Wisconsin and we will celebrate his life Saturday, Jan.25, 2014 at a Waukesha church.
I didn't have the option to donate his organs as he would have liked but, he left behind many wonderful memories and I feel confident that he is already busy with the a
other angels, working on new projects.
I felt compelled to send you another message today and felt there was some unknown reason as to why I asked Legacy.com to send me an email when there were updates about Brittany so I could hear all the wonderful comments others were sharing about Brittany. Again, never met her but, felt I missed her goodness when I read the article in the paper about the tragedy your family had encountered last summer and the good person, Brittany, was lost.
Hope you are all well and still wish you the best going forward. Now, Brittany and Allan might work on some projects together...we'll never know for sure but, can dream just the same.
Peace.
Menasha wearing Red
January 18, 2014
Brittany Michigan transplant games 2012
January 18, 2014
Brittany at home in the trees!
January 18, 2014
Cassandra
June 8, 2013
Although I have never met Brittany or any of her family, I am moved by the seemingly impossible tragedy you have been afflicted by. Yet, your faith is giving you the strength you need to go forward. After reading the story, I can believe we can miss someone we have never met, like the heart of the friend so many found in knowing Brittany. Your commitment of her to the donor program is the most humble choice your family could have made at a moment when the choices you were presented with must have seemed uncomprehendable. Those recipients and families will be forever greatful to you. Thank you for allowing others to live on in your wake of such loss.
June 7, 2013
Dear Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Brittany Leigh. My heart and energy go out to all of You at this time.
Sincerely, Janet H. (former CSU / CBM support staff)
June 6, 2013
We are friends of Bob and Sandy, we are sooo sorry for your loss. We pray for strength for your family,and hope you find peace during this difficult time. Love, Debbie Rataycak and Stacy Hulsey
Karen Lescrenier Riemer
June 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. What a sudden shock and heartbreak. At the same time,yours is a great story of hope that her organ donation provided to others. I can't imagine the emotions you might be feeling now. May bright memories of her comfort you in the days to come.
June 3, 2013
Hello Bob, Sandy and family,
This is Bill Stace. I used to live in the house on Frederick Ave. I am so sorry for your loss. Please take care. [email protected]
Hope
June 2, 2013
I did not know Brittany but your family's story of selflessness during such unimaginable heartbreak is amazing. My good friend died waiting for a liver. Know that your decision to donate has touched many lives. Brittany and your whole family are in my prayers. May God grant you peace.
June 1, 2013
Dear Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing such a wonderful daughter. I have been keeping you and your family in prayer and will continue to do so. Brittany will always be with you in spirit and God will gently lead you and your family through the healing process. Love and prayers, Karen Nehls
Sandi Johnston
May 30, 2013
Brittany .... and family.
I am only alive today because at the worst time of their lives and yours ... you and your loved ones placed others before yourselves and gave the ultimate gift ...The Gift of Life.
I received a life saving organ - a liver - from someone and their family, 13 year ago.
Bless you and your family. You are hero's. Each and every one of you. Forever you will be held in my heart and prayers.
You will live on and so will others because of your love.
Thank you so much. Words aren't adequate enough.
Jocelyn Vande Velde
May 29, 2013
I've been following this story since I heard about Brittany's accident--I'm an avid cyclist and anytime someone is lost in such a way it really gets my attention. However, this story has morphed into an even more touching one for me. As the spouse of a wonderful man whose life was extended in 1989 by generous donors and donor families like you all, I commend you for this beautiful way to honor your lovely daughter. Thank you for sharing your story in the news to help bring more awareness to organ donation. Maybe we'll be fortunate enough to meet the Barnstable family at next year's transplant games or at a WI Donate Life event.
Sue Spivey
May 29, 2013
Michelle, I can't say that I understand how you feel, but I know from when I lost my son, the anguish is great!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Annette
May 29, 2013
Michelle, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Annette
Helene Phalen Thiss
May 29, 2013
Michelle, You probably don't remember me from Wisconsin soccer many years ago. But I saw this shared on facebook today. I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family. I will pray for all of you. God is watching over your beautiful daughter now - who looked like you by the way! Take care.
Dawn Stanislawski
May 28, 2013
Michelle and Family:
I was so sad to hear of your loss. Stay strong. Your gift of life to others is priceless. I'm thinking of you.
May 28, 2013
To Brittanys family;
I was so sadden to hear of your loss. I am the health aide at Whitnall middle school. I remember Brittany coming in sometimes and how polite she always was. May you find peace in knowing that she lives on in the lives she has saved. When people read her story I wish for them to think about signing their donor card. What a wonderful gift she has given the world. There is a song that says "Its not what you have in this world, its what you leave behind" May God Bless your family and may you find peace knowing that your daughter made the ultimate difference.
Jan
Priscilla Posick Rollmann
May 28, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
May 28, 2013
Michelle, I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. You and your family are in my family's thoughts and prayers. Kristin Coffey
Emma Hale
May 28, 2013
My family is so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Miller
May 28, 2013
Dear Barnstable & Mickey Families,
I can't seem to find the words to express how very sorry I am that you are all experiencing such a loss in your lives right now. I have a 15-yr old son, and it just breaks my heart to look at him because I can't even imagine what I would do in the same situation.
I grew up with the Barnstable family, & can't send enough love to Bonnie, Brian, Sandy & Bob. I'm also the aunt of Jennifer & Jacquelyn Hanneman, so knew Colleen when she played soccer with Jackie. My most heart-felt condolences go out to Michelle and the Mickey family, as well.
Brian & Michelle - how wonderful that you had that conversation about donating organs, and were able to make that important decision to donate Brittany's organs. She will live on through God, and through those whose lives she helped save.
Blessings and love to all of you,
Tammy (Hanneman) Miller
Nancy Movrich
May 28, 2013
Brian, Michelle and Colleen,
We were so saddened to read of the loss of your daughter and sister, Brittany. The article in the JS was truly moving and speaks volumes of the strength of your family. May God Bless you on your journey of acceptance and peace. Our Heartfelt Sympathy.
Nick, Nancy and Jane Movrich
Jennifer Romero
May 28, 2013
Bob,Sandy,Brian, and Bonnie,
I love you all so very much. I am so sorry to hear of another tragedy. I wish there were something I could do, or say that would help. Again, I love you guys with all of my heart. Dad will be there today, I wish I could be as well.
Tracy Ambroch
May 28, 2013
Although, I never met Brittany I know her sister Colleen, she is on the powerlifting team with my son Drake. I was deeply saddened to hear of her death, so young gone way too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the Barnstable Family, may the happy memories of Brittany help get you though this difficult time.
Suzanne Scott
May 27, 2013
Hello Brittany's mom and dad,
I loved your story. My daughter donated organs when she died at 24, eleven years ago. I agree with you about it. You and I have a bond though we haven't met.
Michele Tschopp
May 27, 2013
Michelle, I am so very sorry to learn of your Brittany's death. My prayers for comfort and healing this unimaginable wound for you, your husband, daughter and all your family. Your strength and generosity are inspiring.
Brian & Elizabeth Eastman
May 27, 2013
-Brian, Michell & Colleen
I don't know Brittany but I wanted to let you know how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your daugher and your sister! Words just don't seem enough to express my sorrow for your family! The gift of life that you past on will forever change those families. May the Lord hold you close in his arms and may you find the peace that only God can give you through this very difficult time. I admire that through your own sorrow you were able to give the gift of life to others.
Praying for your family -
Joan Kramer
May 27, 2013
To Grandfather Robert: I distinctly remember your love for family. This came through loud and clear in your classes, love for life and personal ambition. Your tragic news takes me right back to when my brother, at age 18, was killed on his cycle. He was headed to his softball game when a drunk ran a stop sign. The sadness permeates the souls of my family to this day. He is remembered fondly as no doubt Brittany will be.
May His Blessings find their way into your heart.
May 27, 2013
Dear Barnstable Family - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please let things remembered bring you peace. Susie Saunders Land (Michelle - you'd remember me as Angie Pfeils' older sister)
Kathleen Schedler
May 27, 2013
Michelle and Brian - My thoughts and prayers are with you - will be with you all in prayer tomorrow, and will always remember Brittany with a smile!
May 27, 2013
I didn't know Brittany but she seemed like a wonderful young woman. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Tracy Wunrow
May 27, 2013
To the Barnstable Family,
No family should have to endure a pain like this, let alone twice, but the selfless love you all show for others during this difficult time is amazing. To visit Whitnall, to give life and hope to others and a voice to organ donation, is something so many will always respect.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May God bless you all, especially Brittany.
Dave, Tracy, Cory and Jamie Wunrow
Susan Endes
May 27, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family. Brittany's life goes on through the lives of others!
May 27, 2013
No parent should ever have to bury their child. So sad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Have many good memories of Michelle and Colleen and Mrs Moynihan - good old soccer days.
Mrs Mary Georg and Elizabeth
Dr. Jerome Mahalick
May 27, 2013
My prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Gina (Hoerig) Kittilstad
May 27, 2013
My heart goes out to Brittany's family and friends. Stay strong.
May 27, 2013
To Brittany's family, especially her grandparents, Mel & Jill Mickey.
I knew Mel and Jill when I worked at St. Therese parish 9 years ago.
I just read Brittany's story in the paper. My heart aches for such a tragic loss of vibrant life. But I admire the parents' ability to think of the good Brittany could do for others through transplants. My neighbor had a heart transplant a year ago that gave him life when he was near death. He now has a new lease on life.
Brittany, like her aunt Colleen, lives on in the gift of life to others.
To think of others at a time of the great pain of your own personal loss is a sign of tremendous love.
All of you are in my prayers.
Judy Wargin
May 27, 2013
From the Deardorff Family,
You were always a part of our lives. We Loved you like our own. We will miss everything about you. May God give us all Strength, Peace, and Grace now. Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family and friends. John, Lynn, Olivia, Amber
Colleen & Brittany
Rebecca Lomis-Stephan
May 27, 2013
WHS
Rebecca Lomis-Stephan
May 27, 2013
From the Lomis-Stephan Family:
Please know that we are here for you all. We miss Brittany and we are praying for you every day! Brittany is now with Jesus, our Lord, our God. She is in Heaven. She got a ticket to Heaven sooner then we did. Love you guys! Rebecca, Kelsie & Kaytlin Lomis & Family
Jerry & Nancy Jaworski
May 26, 2013
My your heart find healing in cherished memories of Brittany. May God bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry & Nancy Jaworski
Rolan, Donna Doffing
May 26, 2013
To all who loved her,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you all find strength and peace.
May 26, 2013
To the Barnstable Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of Brittany. Words seem to hold so little comfort at times like these. But please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this incredible difficult time.
Paul Rathkamp
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