Brandi Borr Obituary

I just found Brandi's business card from training with her in Chicago a few years ago.

She was the highlight of my time in Chicago. Just so sweet and intuitive and sensitive.

Sad to hear that she's passed but grateful to have known her.

All my love and best wishes to all of her loves ones . . .

Mikaela Corbo
Angel Medium & Actress

Bev & John:
Its been a couple of months since Brandi passed from us. I think about her often and remember the good times I spent with her at the SBTrib, Chicago, London and just getting together when she came to visit. She was a very special person who touched many lives in different ways, I hope she is happy now.

Robin, Beverly:

I know it has been a few years. I just heard of your loss- My condolences at the loss of Brandi

Dear John & Family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at the very sad loss of Brandi. She was one of the kindest people I have ever met. She inspired and encouraged me to do greater things with my life. I have such happy memories of her on our crazy Odyssey holiday in Kent. I will remember Brandi always. With Love Paula

I am sorry to learn of your losss. I never met Brandi personally but had contact with her per YSC, she was always a ray of sun light... we will miss her
Her IBC sister Andrea

Dear Bev and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Brandi's passing but know that she is in her glorious resting place at last free of pain and worries. I know this is of little consolation to those who miss her and mourn her passing. We have been touched by an angel who made us laugh, made us think, and made us do our best. She was an incredible lady; no one will be able to fill her shoes. Our love to all her family and friends.

Dear John and Bev,

Our condolences for your loss and ours of a very special woman. Brandi and I hit it off from the instant we met as adults in London and I think we both regretted not meeting as teenagers when I moved to the mid-west being we are 2nd cousins (or 1st cousins once removed, I always get that wrong!) You know we will miss her and are grateful we got to see you guys in May.

Our love, Jill & Jan

Dear Bev,
Many, many years have passed. I am deeply sorry for your precious loss and I send warm thoughts of peace to you and your family.

Brandi's family:

I worked with Brandi way back when, and I enjoyed every conversation I ever had with her. I will always remember her beautiful sparkling eyes. My sincere condolences to her family.

Dear Bev and your family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. From reading all the kind words of friends from near and far, Brandi was an extraordinary woman who was loved, admired and respected. And in the end, beautiful memories are what helps to keep her close not only in your time of sorrow, but forever.

Dear Bev,

My heart sank when I heard the news of Brandi's passing. I know your family has battled this illness for some time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Joe Trimboli

I was sorry to hear of Brandi's passing. She was a couple years ahead of me in high school and I always remember a smile on her face. May that smile stay with you and carry you through this difficult time.

We send our kindness, love and sympathy to those close to Brandi. She was an amazing person.

Dear Sweet Beverly,
It is with a heavy heart that I'm writing you. Please note that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of Love,
Bonnie

Our deepest sympathies
Al and Christy English

Beverly and John,
Words can never express the loss or
the sadness you are feeling. My heart is with the both you as well
as my prayers, so that you may also
find peace at this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have not seen Brandi since Riley High School. It was during our Riley Thespian days that Brandi adopted me, a lowly freshman, and showed me the tricks of dealing with good ole JHB Kauss! The best part of that was I also got to spend lots of time with her and I will NEVER forget being with her on one of the most famous Riley Scavenger hunts ever!! (sorry South Bend for any damage ;0)
She left alot of smiles and happy memories with me and it seems she made a similar trail across the globe. peace and love!

I never Brandi but know her mother and can only guess how much heaviness there is in her heart at this moment. My thoughts and prayers are with you Beverly.

We're going to miss her terribly. We'll be eternally grateful for Brandi’s friendship, warmth, enthusiasm, humour and her matchmaking skills. We feel extremely lucky to have known such a special and lovely person.

They’ll be a lot of people missing her in the UK as you can see here:

http://forums.chortle.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=20953&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

We’re thinking of you John and all of Brandi’s family and friends.

x

To Brandi's husband and family,
I worked with Brandi at the South Bend Tribune, and wherever she went, everyone around her shined with a smile. She always had that effect on people.
I'm saddened to hear of her death. But it sounds like she left quite a mark on this world in her short time with us.
May God hold you all in His arms and bring you comfort in this time of loss. Peace, Barb Allison

I knew Brandi from London and when I emailed her in the Summer she was as upbeat, positive and as naturally funny as ever. She was always selfless and incredibly encouraging of others, not just comedy wise but through others personal ups and downs also. I really valued a coffee and a chat with her.

It was a real privelige to be taught improv by her, and I will never forget the Improvsters learning a dance routine together for the hell of it!


Lots of love to lovely John and all her family.


To come over all American for a moment-



Brandi YOU ROCK!


Alex Norris

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

John, Bev, Robin and the rest of Brandi's family,

I believe that Brandi would look at the positive side of her passing- she fought for 9 years, beat the statistics and during this fight, she touched and inspired and entertained countless numbers of people. The only possible reason that God would take someone so special at such a young age was because he needs Brandi's help in heaven to touch and inspire and entertain.

My deepest sympathies.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this sad time. Brandi was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Sorry I couldn't be there.

I have such wonderful memories when Brandi used to stay with us during her college years. She truly was like a big sister. I also had the pleasure of seeing her comedy when she first started out in Chicago. She was a such a fun, giving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Debbie Steinfink (Jay's sister)

I learned this sad news through my sister Kim Garver (Tarnacki) today. Even though Brandi was a couple years older than me, I remember her clearly and can see her beautiful smile even today! Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with your family during this hard time.

Beverly, John, and family,

I'm utterly devastated to hear of Brandi's passing. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. I would have liked to pay my respects in person, but I'm heading to MD Anderson for my bi-lateral mastectomy. I will continue my personal fight against inflammatory breast cancer and hope Brandi is watching over me.

I will always remember meeting Brandi for the first time while sitting next to her during chemo at the University of Chicago. I'm glad we met and were able to meet for dinner in Houston this past October.

Godspeed my sweet friend. You'll be missed forever.

I knew their was a reason that Brandi was always smiling, laughing and making jokes while she worked at the Tribune many years ago. Who knew that it was her calling to help bring so much joy and laughter to so many other people's lives. Even though I worked with Brandi for a short time, a long time ago, she made a difference here and throughout the world!! My condolences go out to her Mother, husband, and entire family as I'm sure she will be missed by many.
God Bless,

Brandi was always the most fun and original girl, the best dancer, the craziest driver and in the center of the action ever since we were kids in grade school. I was thinking of her just this winter when I was home in South Bend to see family and drove past a yard we had plowed into one snowy night, where we got the car hung up on "Plymouth Rock", as she aptly named it. The dance contests we held in her room as kids, where we made poor Robin and his friends play judges, and the dances later in high school where we couldn't wait for Brandi to show up and get it started; so much joy to recall. All of these are the things I remember about her, and always will, and my heart goes out to all of you close to her. Though it has been so long since we last saw each other her spirit will always live on in the joy she brought her friends and family, both then and now.

I was in absolute shock when I heard the news about Brandi. I never thought it would come now, we still had plans for this spring...

I met Brandi when she was working as a temp at PricewaterhouseCoopers in London. She was very hands-on and so we all decided to keep her on permanently. I've always very much enjoyed Brandi's company, but also felt welcome at Brandi and John's home where I enjoyed my first Thanksgiving dinner. I loved our Saturday Starbucks coffees: talking about life or just having fun. Brandi can teach us a lot about being upbeat and strong in life. She has been a great inspiration.

John, I wish you a lot of strength in these difficult times. I look forward to seeing you whenever you are in NY.

Brandi was such a good hostess when I visited London in 2002. She took me to lunch and then the Globe Theatre which I very much wanted to see. She made my trip to England complete. Even though that is the only contact I had with Brandi, I have been with her in prayer through her mother's emails.
I feel the loss too.
Jan Jagerman

Dear Bev. Our heart goes out to you and our prayers and thoughts go to your daughter Brandi. Jim & Carmen your Indiana friends love ya

Brandi was a former classmate of mine at Riley High School in 1986. She will be missed and may God give you comfort and He will take care of you in this difficult time. I may have seen her at our 10 and 20 years Riley High School Class Reunion. My thought and prayer is with the family of Brandi.

I never got to see Brandi's comedy act but she killed on a regular basis over burgers and onions rings at Blackies in Chicago.

I worked with Brandi at the Tribune and we had many lunches together where she made us laugh so hard we would cry.

I will miss her. I actually have her comedienne business card in my wallet. I always kept it... she was a great person and one of the funniest people I ever knew.

I loved Brandi's humor in high school and over the past year was constantly thinking about her and wanted to contact her,even though I didn't know about her illness. I wish her family and friends peace during this sad time.

Dearest Beverly and Robin,
Years have passed and still we think of you often. Our hearts and prayers go with you at this time. Brandi was special to us all.

I had the pleasure of meeting Brandi in a playwriting class a few years ago. Her work was exceptional. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Brandi, may you rest in peace. Shalom. Hollie Himmelman

Dear Brandi,

Your friends at the Tribune are so sad to hear of your passing. You made it fun to work at the Tribune! Thank you for your gift of laughter. I can hear the angels in heaven laughing, and I know you're in the middle of it! Peace my friend. John and Beverly, our sincerest condolences.

Love, Carol Lopez

Dear Bev:, our sympathy and love to you during such a loss.
Ellen & Bill Krueger

Brandi was an amazing person and I am so sad that she has died. I knew her from the comedy circuit in London which was a much better place for having Brandi around. I have really fond memories of spending afternoons in her and John's flat in Holland Park supposedly to write material but we would just end up gassing for hours because she was just such good company! Apart from being incredibly funny both on and off stage, she was without a doubt one of the kindest and most loving people I have ever met. A true legend. Brandi, you will be sorely missed and my thoughts are with John and your family xxxx

To the family and friends of Brandi I offer my sincere condolences. I know she was a wonderful woman because she had a wonderful family. Her mother and brother were her foundation growing up. You will be deeply missed.

Shelley and Chris Love

I worked with Brandi at The South Bend Tribune. I enjoyed her fiesty attitude about life, I'm sure it helped her through the last few years. Although this is a very difficult time, I'm sure Brandi has left you many wonderful memories that will help carry you through. Peggy Bassier

JD,
I am so sorry to hear That Brandi has passed away. I will always remember her most from our PBC days - her determination, wit and kindness. We will miss her. My prayers are with you hang in there. Love You Robin B. Evans

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brandi was a member of the YSC board and we will miss her dearly. God bless you.

Her yoke is easy, her burden is light. My love to Beverly and all of Brandi's family.

There seem to be no words of comfort adequate to offer at this time. Now, her yoke is easy and her burden is light. I love all of you. Rachel

Words are hard to come by, so I simply send my well wishes to Brandi's family and friends, from a long ago high school classmate.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I had the great pleasure of knowing Brandi beginning in her college days. She brought much fun and joy into our family activities when she would stay at our house.We will never forget her kindness and optimistic spirit!May all the beautiful memories help you to get through this great loss.
Fondly,
Nancy Steinfink

It was a pleasure knowing Brandi for the short time that I did. She had a big heart and a huge sense of humor. My best to her family and friends.

Brandi was a wonderful giving person. She was like a Big Sister to me and I will never forget her. My sincere condolences go out to her husband, family and friends, and brother and mother, who I was lucky to meet many many years ago,
All my love-
Marci Steinfink (Jay's little sister)

Dear Friends and Family,

First of all, Brandi was fun. Well...make that Fun. And Fun is underrated! I doubt that anyone will dispute that wherever Brandi went, she brightened the situation and -- crucially -- brought her own unique angle to circumstances. Admittedly, she and I didn't communicate much in recent years (much to my regret), however the memories are indelible and wonderful: Summer poolside amusements; adventures in theatre; day-trips to the beach with friends; New Wave music galore; and let us not forget our mutual survival through the horrors of chemistry class! More recently, Brandi came to visit me in California, and we made a real touristy day of it -- one for which I still think of her when I see the various landmarks (the highlight of that day may have been a close inspection of The Blues Mobile). I could really go on and on about this dreadful loss -- and how utterly unprepared I was for it (a classic example of not heeding the signs from afar; I am truly sorry and shall not repeat the mistake), but it seems to me that Brandi would find that boring, and boring was the one thing Brandi simply didn't do. I salute the girl and woman for her friendship, kindness and spirit, and above all for greeting the world with a smile and sparkle beyond definition. Much appreciation, Brandi, and check it out: Not a single Looking Glass reference (except for this one). Love, Gregory

Dear Robin and Family,

We are saddened by the passing of your sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as always. Enjoy the good memories at this time.

Marilyn and Nate

To the Borr & Domagalski families, we will always treasure our memories with Brandi. She had an incredible, lovable spirit! May you find peace in knowing the joy she brought to so many.
Love, Doug, Donna, & Michael Dunham

Dear John ..Sorry I cannot be with you at this time..We loved Brandi so much...she was a very special person & great friend...she will be missed by sooo many...love Miriam & Lee Birnbam kc

Dearest John & Brandi's Mom,
Just to say that I have just finished talking with Stacey about Brandi, me reminiscing on what a dynamo she was and how I couldn't have survived without her in Edinburgh in 2001, and Stacey on how Jan had the best ever writers class because of Brandi. She was a great lady! Love Robert

Brandi was my good friend in high school. I used to help her in math classes. She always had a way for making me smile. I will miss her.

JD,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Scott & Jennifer Lewis

Dear Brandi I will miss you.we first met during the holiday after we both had breast cancer. I would meet her in London and we would sit in Selfridges eating bowls of Haagan Daas. Love to John and Bev.

Brandi was a wonderful person. I was devastated to hear the news of her death. she was so funny and feisty and very warm. She always looked a natural on stage. she really was a shining light on and off the stage. Rest in peace Brandi, you touched so many of our lives on the UK comedy circuit. I have a lovely memory of drinking Mango smoothies and laughing for hours with you and Roisin a few years ago. X

I'm so sorry to hear of Brandi's passing. She had as big a heart as anyone I've ever known. My sypathies to her family and especially to her husband JD.

Brandi and John met while both worked for me at Palmer Bellevue many years ago. That is something I have always enjoyed getting "blamed" for. Brandi had been hired as a temp with us shortly after moving to Chicago. When the project was ending she came in, sat down and told me that she would like to have a longer term job with us because she felt she could learn so much from me. Who could not fall for an act like that? She was doing shtick. What I did not figure out until later, was that she wanted to keep working around John. He fell for the act too. Brandi, I will always be a fan.