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Friends honor Brian Mester with donation to
Upland Hills Health
Upland Hills Hospice Patient Brian D. Mester, age 27,
of Ridgeway and formerly of Mineral Point, passed away
on Friday February 16, 2007 surrounded by his loving family
after a courageous battle with cancer.
To honor Brian, his family and friends organized a Memorial
Ride on Brian’s birthday last August. The ride organizers
raised over $3,000.00 dollars through the support of local
businesses and ride participants at the event. It is with
deep gratitude to these participants and donors, that Brian’s
family and friends, were able to make a significant donation
to both Upland Hills Hospice and the American Cancer Society
in remembrance of Brian.
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| Pictured at the presentation of the $2000 donation
honoring Brian Mester are (l to r) Gabriel James, Shawn & Jeri
Buckingham, friends; Kristen Mester, widow; Chris & Bill
Mester, parents; Deanna Wilson, Upland Hills Health
Director of Community Care; Joyce McPhail, Director
of Nursing Upland Hills Home Care & Hospice; and
brothers Josh and Jason Mester. |
Brain was born in Dodgeville on August 5, 1979, the son
of Bill and Chris (Pluemer) Mester. He graduated from Mineral
Point High School in 1998. He worked at Sub Zero in Madison
for the past seven years. He married Kristen Doescher on
February 3, 2007 in Ridgeway. Brian was an avid NASCAR fan,
loved Harleys and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed spending
time with his family and friends
“Upland Hills Hospice
helped provided care for Brian in his last days,” explains
Chris Mester, “It was a blessing to be able to keep
Brian at home—surrounded by family and friends.”
The
group is determined to make the motorcycle ride an annual
event each August. “It’s just one way to have
Brian’s life impact others” shared Kristen Mester, “ Our
hope is these donations will help those battling cancer.”
For
more information on the 2008 ride contact Jeri or Shawn Buckingham
at jeribuckingham@yahoo.com.
For more information on Upland Hills Hospice contact Deanna
Wilson. 930-7210. For more information on how to make a gift
that will impact others contact Tammie Richter, Upland Hills
Health Foundation Director at 930-7169.
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