Memories of Candice "Candy" J. Phrogus

In memory of

Candice "Candy" J. Phrogus

Oakland, CA

May 8, 1984 - June 20, 2021

May 8, 1984 - Jun 20, 2021

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NAJARI SMITH

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NAJARI SMITH

Expressing my condolences to my friend. The solstice will never be the same without you. I'll always remember you.

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Pat Lake

Tribute to Candy, video from Payer Grove

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Clare (Holtpatrick) Sims

Candice was my best friend in high school. Saying that sounds simple, but what it means to me is: Candice helped me survive high school, which felt like no small feat at the time. We called each other our "partners in crime" - in a lot of ways she was simply my partner. Many mornings we would meet up between our moms' houses, at Allston and McGee, and walk the rest of the way to Berkeley High together. We strategically took classes together when we could, passed notes back and forth during the day, walked home together, and then would get on the phone or chat online in the evening. What were we doing with all that time together? We planned pranks (so silly but we found them hilarious); crushed on boys (mostly with limited success); worked on creative projects (I remember a poster about our childhood mullet haircuts); took kyoot photos together (note our spelling). We went on family and school trips together. We went on double dates. We went to our proms together. Sometimes we called each other simply to discuss a Jerry Springer episode we had both just watched.

I always felt braver with Candice by my side; we could face anything together, and have the most fun in the process. She was fearless and sweet and hilarious and a loving and loyal friend. Her friendship was so essential to that time in my life and I've carried it with me ever since. Before I moved to Davis for college, I remember her telling me that it was going to change our friendship - I didn’t want to believe her, but she was right. Although we fell more and more out of touch with each other over time, I always felt that our friendship remained and we may even pick it up years later, reuniting in the retirement home and pulling pranks together again. I'm heartbroken that we won’t have any more chances to reconnect. I'll always carry her memory with me. I'm comforted that so many others got to know and love Candice over the years and I hope we can all carry a small part of her spark forward in the world.

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Yao Saetern

Candy, you were one of the first people I met during my first few bike parties after moving back home from LA. Jillian told me to come to some bike group ride and I didn't even know what it was all about, but when I met you, amongst strangers who would all become some of my good friends, you helped shed some light on a strange thing. I was too steeped into bike racing, going fast, and dressing less. I got more used to expressing myself, riding slow, and enjoying people instead of trying to pass them. It's been years since I've grouped up with the crew, and the memorial ride reminded me that there's still good people riding in your honor. Thank you so much, my dear friend, I shed tears writing this, but I shed them because you are that great of a person who imprinted your spirit onto my own. You'll never be forgotten. See ya later!

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Helen Holt

Candace was my daughter Clare Holtpatrick’s best friend in high school. I remember her good nature and witty... Read more Candace was my daughter Clare Holtpatrick’s best friend in high school. I remember her good nature and witty sense of humor , ... Read more Candace was my daughter Clare Holtpatrick’s best friend... Read more

Diane Colborn

Candice was my son, Graham Gleich's, first girlfriend. She accompanied my family on trips and outings in the early 2000's. Her mother generously invited us to festivities. I remember Candice as outspoken, creative, and kind.

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