Barb Pendleton, Kimberly, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Aug 6 ^th , 2022, after a 6+ year battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer.   Barb's greatest accomplishments in life were being an out of this world grandma, mom, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for putting everyone else before her and especially her grandchildren.   Barb found her passion in life after retirement when she began working part time at a winery. Barb and Mike based vacations and world travels around visiting different wineries and breweries. They also spent much of their time watching the Badgers, Brewers, and Packers along with miles and miles of walking. Barb enjoyed every minute like it was going to be her last and kept everyone around her smiling and laughing with her sense of humor and witty personality. She will be truly missed on earth, but heaven will have gained a beautiful soul and a lot more spunk.

Barb leaves behind her beloved husband, Mike Pendleton; children: Jason (Shana) Bongle and Val (Johnny) Blaska; grandchildren: Grayson, Gavin, Maya, Alina, and Bubba; stepchildren: Sue Broeren, Barbie Pendleton, Mike Pendleton Jr. (Gina Villavicencio), Peter (Lisa) Pendleton and Kate (Craig) Romenesko and grandchildren Danielle, Dustin (Alicia), Mindy (Dakotah), Megan, Connor, Caden, Carson, Spencer, Kaylee and Mason; great grandchildren: Talia, Landon, Nalia, Aria and Aebrin; brothers:  Don (Donna) VanDuyse and Ken (Jean) VanDuyse; and sister, Jean Henkel.

Barb is preceded in death by her parents Andy and Helen VanDuyse; and brother-in-law, Larry Henkel.

A very special thank you to Monica Phillips for her expertise knowledge, unconditional love, and remarkable care.

A celebration of life will be in the coming weeks.  In lieu of flowers donations to ThedaCare Hospice would be appreciated.  Gifts may be made online at: https://thedacare.org/about-us/giving/ or checks can be mailed to: ThedaCare Family of Foundations, 1818 North Meade Street, Appleton, WI 54911 (please add Barb Pendleton memorial in the memo line).