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Wendy's obituary

Wendy Elizabeth Wershoven-Halliman, aged 55, passed away on August 2, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Wendy was born on January 26, 1966 in Syracuse, NY to Norene Stocum-Barlow, then adopted in Buffalo, NY and raised by Karl and Marilyn Wershoven. She married Daniel Halliman in September 1985 and had daughters Liana and Kristina. She and Dan spent the remainder of their lives together, with Dan preceding her in death only 4 days before.

Wendy was a fierce woman – holding fast to her beliefs, defending those she loved, and always seeking to better herself. She was an ordained minister in the Wiccan faith through the All Saints Chapel of Faith Church - Black Forest Seminary. She performed many handfastings, alongside Dan, and offered wisdom from her life experiences. Wendy had 5+ years in addiction recovery and was very active in the recovery community in the Port Orange area – guiding others through the process and offering her support. She had grown so much in recent years and it truly is a tragedy she will not be able to share her gifts with the world any longer.

She had a deep love for animals, from her “pandemic” Pomeranian puppies to Popeye and Millie, the macaws at the pet store she worked at for many years, to the countless fawns she rehabilitated. Wendy also enjoyed growing her witchy skills through Tarot and spellwork.

Wendy is survived by her daughters, Kristina and Liana Halliman, brother Gregory Wershoven, sister Heather Barlow, and sister Krista Barlow, as well as 5 nieces and 1 nephew. In addition to her surviving kin, she and Dan shared their love and opened their home to so many. Though she and Dan did not spend the majority of their lives in Florida, they formed some of their closest "chosen" family ties there, notably Jordan, Matt, Cassie, Frank, and AJ. We acknowledge Dan and Wendy touched so many lives and acted as father, mother, brother, sister, or beloved friend for a plethora in Western New York, Florida, and across the country.

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Dan and Wendy did soooo much to help others, they will be greatly missed by so many people. I continue to pray for all…
Dan and Wendy did soooo much to help others, they will be greatly missed by so many people. I cont…
Dan and Wendy did soooo much to help others, they will be greatl…
I met Wendy at an event we both were volunteering at.  It was only a 4 hour shift but she was so down to earth - and we…
I met Wendy at an event we both were volunteering at.  It was only a 4 hour shift but she was so do…
I met Wendy at an event we both were volunteering at.  It was on…
I was heartbroken when I heard the news of Wendy's passing. We "met" online through her group of older pagans. I am …
I was heartbroken when I heard the news of Wendy's passing. We "met" online through her group of …
I was heartbroken when I heard the news of Wendy's passing. We…
Both Dan and Wendy left their footprint on our community at Trees of Avalon Gathering (TAG). She was always there to he…
Both Dan and Wendy left their footprint on our community at Trees of Avalon Gathering (TAG). She wa…
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