Barbara Lennox Wyatt 1937 – 2019 On January, 2 2019, Barbara Lennox Wyatt passed away peacefully at the age of 81. Barbara was born on July 21, 1937 in Nottingham, England to Arthur and Emily Lennox. She resided in Lake Forest, IL with her husband Philip Wyatt until his passing in 2012.
In her last few years, she made Wellington, Florida her full-time home. Barbara graduated from Miller Business College moved to Chicago, IL from England in 1957. Shortly after arriving in Chicago, Barbara accepted employment at M Holland Company in Northbrook, IL.
She starting as a Secretary to the Sales Manager and President of the Company. After a number of promotions over her 40+ year career Barbara retired in 1999 from her position as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Secretary of M. Holland Company. She continued to serve on the Board of Directors for a few more years.
Barbara was very happily married to her beloved Philip Wyatt whom she met in 1991 and married in 1996 in Hawaii. Philip suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in June 2012. Barbara and Philip moved to their cherished home in Lake Forest, IL in 2000, making a wonderful life together.
Their family expanded in 2003 when they brought Mork and Mindy, their beloved golden retrievers, into their lives. Barbara had a passion for sports – and quickly adopted The Chicago Blackhawks and Bears as her hometown teams. While living in Chicago, she would be known to attend every home Blackhawks game and track shots on goal.
She was also an avid fan of Polo in Oakbrook/Naperville, IL and Palm Beach (Wellington), FL. Barbara and Philip made a second home in Wellington, FL, an equestrian community. Barbara (and Philip) loved to attend Polo matches at the International Polo Club in Wellington, FL.
IT was a weekly affair during the Polo season. Barbara loved to travel and had the opportunity to visit Alaska on a cruise this past summer. Barbra was extremely intelligent, diligent, and thorough.
She brought these traits into her daily work and tasks and also presented them to the people in her life. She read vivaciously and loved her NY times crossword puzzles. She was known for generosity, her commitment to charities and her entertaining prowess often hosting poker games and annual holiday dinners.
To all that knew her well, it was her kindness and lover towards others than made Barbara who she was. Barbara was preceded in death by her Husband Philip Wyatt and parents, Arthur and Emily Lennox. She is survived by her brothers Alan (Marian) Lennox and Arthur (Pauline) Lennox; her nieces and nephews Michelle (Trevor) Kendall, Kevin Lennox (deceased), Julie Lennox, Mandy Lennox and David Lennox and her step-children Natasha Wyatt and Brandon Wyatt; and many dear friends.
There will be a Memorial Service and luncheon in Wellington, FL on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11 am at 7th Chukker Restaurant and Bar located at the International Polo Club Palm Beach – 3667 120th Avenue S, Wellington, FL 33414. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following charities: Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 www. woundedwarriorproject.com or Polo Players Support Group 11924 Forest Hill Blvd.
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