After longtime TV anchor Pat Miles’ husband Charles “Bucky” Zimmerman died of pancreatic cancer in 2018, Miles found herself dealing with myriad decisions and legal issues.

Miles began interviewing other widows and learned she wasn’t alone. She decided to write a book, “Before All is Said and Done: Practical Advice on Living and Dying Well” as a way to help others navigate “the practicalities of death while experiencing shock, loss and grief,” according to one review.

Cathy Wurzer and Pat Miles (Courtesy of Chris McDuffie / MPR News and St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church)

On Sept. 30, Miles and Cathy Wurzer, host of Minnesota Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” and co-host of Twin Cities Public Television’s “Almanac,” will be the featured speakers at an event at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi.

During “A Conversation with Pat Miles and Cathy Wurzer: Practical Advice for Living and Dying Well,” which will be 6:30-8:30 p.m., the duo will share their advice “for navigating the oft-ignored problems that run in tandem with the loss of a loved one,” event organizers said.

The evening also will feature music by Bill Chouinard and Sara Renner, with light refreshments following the main event. A resource fair will showcase vendors who offer services applicable to the topic.

Cost for the evening is $25 per person or $40 per couple; all registrants will receive a complimentary copy of Miles’ book. For more information or to register, go to saintandrews.org/event.

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