Candace S. O'Connor

I never met Candace in person but we were email friends for at least 25 years. She was a delightful person to correspond with and I always enjoyed hearing from her. We had our love of dogs in common. Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss my online friendship with Candace very, very much.

I am so sorry for your loss. I first met Candace through the Dog Park group and worked with her on a number of projects. Smart, funny and always nice to me and the dogs.

I knew Candace from dog agility and she is one of the kindest, most supportive people I have ever encountered. I am truly sorry she has left this world, but feel so blessed to have known her.

A fine and gracious lady and the nicest person I have ever known.

Candace at Namche Bazaar after spending six weeks at an average elevation of 15,000' in the Khumbu and Hinku valleys, Fall 1986. Other woman was another trekker.

Candace had a sharp mind and wit. She was tough. She cared about the right things. She loved the wilderness, adventures, Alaska, her dogs, and, of course, her husband, Scott. She and I have been friends for 42 years, until, of course, she passed away a few days ago. I think she remembered every birthday of mine, my kids, and my wife's. I owe a lot to her. Candace, you were a light in many lives and I am so lucky that mine was one of them. Thank you. Peace.

Candace, Khumbu area of Nepal October, 1986.

Candace is the one in the blue parka, kneeling, with the white nose sun-guard. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse are the mountains behind the group. Mt Mera, 21'200', Nepal, November 1996. Earlier in the trip she developed acute mountain sickness at 17,000', recovered at 14,000', and then was in the first group to reach the summit of Mt. Mera.