Candace Magnuson

Magnuson, Candace Faye (aka Cactus, the Wob, and Arbutus Hope Valentine to her dear friends) passed gracefully on Dec. 14, 2009 surrounded and enveloped by family and friends at her home in Minneapolis, MN. She was 59 years young. Candace was born on 14 Nov. 1950 in Farmington, MN to Clarence and Dorothy Magnuson. Candy graduated from Farmington High School in 1969 and recently attended her classes' 40 yr reunion. She also studied at Mankato State University and Normandale CC. She was awarded her cosmetology license in 1973 after graduating from Ritter Beauty School. She styled at several Minneapolis salons, most recently at Appearances in the Midwest Plaza. Candy was also a long time employee of Hennepin County Medical Center. Candace was an active member of the DFL in Nordeast Minneapolis, where she was a 20 yr+ resident. She led a full, rich and vibrant life and was extensively involved in the local performing arts community. Candy was a founding member of the Ethnic Dance Theatre and The Glass Theatre Co. She appeared in productions at Chimera Theatre, the St Paul Jewish Community Center and numerous other venues in the Twin Cities and around the country. Candy also travelled widely throughout Europe researching local dance culture and dress. One of her most memorable performances was on a poster created for Metropolitan Regional Arts Council depicting her in full Croatian dance costume suspended on a canvas with the caption "Not All Art is Hung in a Museum". The advertisement adorned city buses and kiosks. Candy's hobbies included adventurous cooking, gardening, reading, creative writing, tinkering with tools and SCUBA diving. She also took up fly fishing this past summer courtesy of Casting for Recovery, a marvelous program for breast cancer survivors at Trout Haven Resort. She is survived by her sisters, Cheryl Magnuson of Tampa, FL and Shelby Magnuson-Hawkins of Tucson, AZ, nieces Heidi and Gretchen Hawkins of Tucson Kristen (Hawkins) Stroup of Quantico, VA. And Melody Dirks of Pine City, MN. She is also survived by her heart family Donald La Course, Renee La Course, Tom Claesgens, long time companion Jim Morrison and abundant friends, clients and co-workers. She was predeceased by her father in 1995, mother in 2000 and sister Roxanne in 2002. A celebration of her life is planned for a date to be determined. Additional information will be available at legacy.com. Special thanks to the caring people at Hospice of the Lakes and her colleagues at Hennepin County Medical Center and Appearances for their love and support. "Courage is fear that has said its prayers" D. Bernard. Candy's courage and tenacity is an inspiration and a tribute to her full-out, pedal to the metal, wild child spirit and beauty. We will love and keep her in our hearts forever. Memorials preferred to Feline Rescue Ctr., 593 Fairview Ave N., St. Paul 55104 and the American Cancer Society. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

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Candace Magnuson

December 20, 2009

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Candace Magnuson

December 20, 2009

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