Carole Brody Fleet, widowed at 40 following her husband’s death to ALS, Carole Brody Fleet of Lake Forest, Calif., brings messages of hope and promise to widows. She created widowswearstillettos.com, to provide advice and help motivate widows. Carol stresses being prepared by having life insurance, a will and a plan for survival.
Clare Stringer, finding strength in the face of adversity is Clare Stringer’s hallmark. The Auxvasse, Mo., woman has lost loved ones at nearly every stage of her life. Losing both parents, her older sister, her caregiver and her own 16-year old daughter has challenged her, but her strength has kept her going.
Colleen Phillips, losing her 39-year old husband to cancer, Colleen Phillips, from Bradenton, Fla., found inspiration to help others through their grief. With life insurance proceeds, she was able to leave her career of 19 years, return to school and start a coaching business that focuses on helping widows move forward.
Dawn Doucette, embracing life is an overriding theme in Dawn Doucette’s life. The Colorado Springs, Colo., woman lost her husband to suicide. Dawn sought counseling, spiritual practice and exercise to cope. Dawn leads a support group for suicide survivors, and shares her journey of loss and healing with females inmates.
Dorothy Frederickson, a Michigan teacher and county commissioner, Dorothy Frederickson’s life took a new path following her husband’s death. She redirected her efforts to work in Haiti. Dorothy funded the foundation of “Soaring Unlimited” a faith-based mission that helps underprivileged Haitian children, educates adults and increases the overall health of Cape Haitien.
Ellen Lindeman, of Hartsville, Pa., found overwhelming community support after her husband died from esophageal cancer at age 33. She founded the Ted Lindeman Outreach Foundation, a non-profit fund to help alleviate financial concerns for families who are recovering from the loss of a loved one.
Holly Scheie, “Find something you believe in, get involved and embrace life,” said Holly Scheie of Billings, Mont. Her husband died suddenly from a rare cancer. Life insurance and financial planning helped her to rear her four children, raise money for the American Cancer Society and educate others about cancer.
Mary Baltimore, reinforcing her husband’s strong belief that children should prepare themselves for the future, Mary Baltimore of Gainesville, Va., founded the Douglas E. Baltimore Scholarship Fund for students. As a pastor, she emphasizes the importance of being prepared financially, as well as emotionally, to take care of business.
James Gillispie, focusing on others helped James Gillispie of Cedarville, Ohio, cope with the loss of his childhood sweetheart to cancer. At 78, James visited Ghana, then came back home and raised money to help complete two village community centers. His children say he has realized life can have multiple missions.
Nader Dabboussi, of Lewisville, Texas lost his wife to cancer. Inspired by his wife to prepare her family to survive without her, he created the Kimberly Dabboussi Friends and Family Support Fund to help pre-school students and young women diagnosed with breast cancer He improved his own health as well.
Nathan Thompson, a heart attack took Nathan Thompson’s father on Nathan’s tenth birthday. Nathan, of Ontario, Canada, was thrust into a role model position for his brothers. Nathan later mentored youth in a Trinidad day camp program for orphans. He continues the program today, and also mentors local youth in his community.
Rachel David, “Incredible” and “inspiring” describe Rachel David of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While she was having her third child, her husband died unexpectedly. An immigrant, she had little money, limited job skills, language barriers and a young family. Rachel worked to put her daughters through college and protect them with life insurance.
Wanda Gross, of Alpharetta, Ga., faced adversity after losing her father and husband to cancer and her brother killed in his home. These experiences taught her about the fragility of life and to cherish friends and family. Wanda established the Richard B. Gross scholarships for Christian and scholastic excellence.
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Carole Brody Fleet, widowed at 40 following her husband’s death to ALS, Carole Brody Fleet of Lake Forest, Calif., brings messages of hope and promise to widows. She created widowswearstillettos.com, to provide advice and help motivate widows. Carol stresses being prepared by having life insurance, a will and a plan for survival.
Clare Stringer, finding strength in the face of adversity is Clare Stringer’s hallmark. The Auxvasse, Mo., woman has lost loved ones at nearly every stage of her life. Losing both parents, her older sister, her caregiver and her own 16-year old daughter has challenged her, but her strength has kept her going.
Colleen Phillips, losing her 39-year old husband to cancer, Colleen Phillips, from Bradenton, Fla., found inspiration to help others through their grief. With life insurance proceeds, she was able to leave her career of 19 years, return to school and start a coaching business that focuses on helping widows move forward. 
Dawn Doucette, embracing life is an overriding theme in Dawn Doucette’s life. The Colorado Springs, Colo., woman lost her husband to suicide. Dawn sought counseling, spiritual practice and exercise to cope. Dawn leads a support group for suicide survivors, and shares her journey of loss and healing with females inmates. 
Dorothy Frederickson, a Michigan teacher and county commissioner, Dorothy Frederickson’s life took a new path following her husband’s death. She redirected her efforts to work in Haiti. Dorothy funded the foundation of “Soaring Unlimited” a faith-based mission that helps underprivileged Haitian children, educates adults and increases the overall health of Cape Haitien. 
Ellen Lindeman, of Hartsville, Pa., found overwhelming community support after her husband died from esophageal cancer at age 33. She founded the Ted Lindeman Outreach Foundation, a non-profit fund to help alleviate financial concerns for families who are recovering from the loss of a loved one.
Holly Scheie, “Find something you believe in, get involved and embrace life,” said Holly Scheie of Billings, Mont. Her husband died suddenly from a rare cancer. Life insurance and financial planning helped her to rear her four children, raise money for the American Cancer Society and educate others about cancer. 
Mary Baltimore, reinforcing her husband’s strong belief that children should prepare themselves for the future, Mary Baltimore of Gainesville, Va., founded the Douglas E. Baltimore Scholarship Fund for students. As a pastor, she emphasizes the importance of being prepared financially, as well as emotionally, to take care of business. 
James Gillispie, focusing on others helped James Gillispie of Cedarville, Ohio, cope with the loss of his childhood sweetheart to cancer. At 78, James visited Ghana, then came back home and raised money to help complete two village community centers. His children say he has realized life can have multiple missions.
Nader Dabboussi, of Lewisville, Texas lost his wife to cancer. Inspired by his wife to prepare her family to survive without her, he created the Kimberly Dabboussi Friends and Family Support Fund to help pre-school students and young women diagnosed with breast cancer He improved his own health as well. 
Nathan Thompson, a heart attack took Nathan Thompson’s father on Nathan’s tenth birthday. Nathan, of Ontario, Canada, was thrust into a role model position for his brothers. Nathan later mentored youth in a Trinidad day camp program for orphans. He continues the program today, and also mentors local youth in his community. 
Rachel David, “Incredible” and “inspiring” describe Rachel David of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While she was having her third child, her husband died unexpectedly. An immigrant, she had little money, limited job skills, language barriers and a young family. Rachel worked to put her daughters through college and protect them with life insurance.
Wanda Gross, of Alpharetta, Ga., faced adversity after losing her father and husband to cancer and her brother killed in his home. These experiences taught her about the fragility of life and to cherish friends and family. Wanda established the Richard B. Gross scholarships for Christian and scholastic excellence.