Obituary of Mindy Herman

Mindy Lynne Barnes Herman, a long-time resident of Tucson, passed away April 25, 2011 at age 52 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Mindy was the beloved wife of the late Michael Herman, loving daughter of Eileen Schechter and the late Harold Barnes, step-daughter to Ned Schechter, cherished sister to Ronni Barnes Frey and Andrew Barnes, devoted aunt to six nieces and nephews and a wonderful friend to many. Mindy was the co-founder of the Southern Arizona Head and Neck Cancer Support Group. She worked tirelessly to assist people with head and neck cancer to live with and survive cancer through education, networking and resources in the community and compassionate peer support. Mindy was the Office Manager for Kingfisher Restaurant since coming to Tucson 15 years ago. She and her late husband Michael fell in love with the city after a vacation trip and decided to permanently make the move from Chicago. A memorial service will be held at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 11:00 am on the Kiva Patio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Southwest German Shepherd Rescue, 4216 W. Paradise Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85029