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Brenda Kay Knepper

Long Beach, CA
October 3, 1954 - August 24, 2022
Oct 3, 1954 - Aug 24, 2022
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We both joined the newly established Gregorian Chant group at our church, First Congregational of Ling Beach.
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Maureen Coleman
Aug. 24, 2025, 8:23 p.m. PDT
2025, Long Beach, CA, USA
Bren…..it’s been 3 years as of today that you left us.  I miss you big time!  Nathan is now 14 and just started high school!  I ask myself often: What would Brenda do…?     And that helps……. I can tell even Bella, our pup, misses you!  ❤️❤️❤️
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I knew Brenda from her youth (early 20s). I was about 40 and yet in her wisdom and compassion she seemed older than everyone else in our gang of do-gooders.  They say the good die young. In Brenda I knew a good person who loved others. She felt our pain and joy, even those of us who did not deserve her attention. Brenda did good works without calling attention to herself, yet her good works inspired good works from others, even from me. I am shocked that she is no longer with us, yet she is with us. The life she led will echo to the end of the world and she will be our companion in Eternity. Brenda  completed her purpose in being here, so for Brenda, school was out early. I am still in class at age 81 and looking forward to “the bell,” and I know Brenda will be there to greet me and show the way to the party. I will remember you forever, Brenda, and I will always love you. 
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Any kind of art, calligraphy, poetry, handmade pottery ♥️

Anytime I hear or read the words “California,” “LA” or “the east coast”

The month of October

Reading or hearing people talk about equality

Six Flags theme park, because one of the two times I’ve been there was with her in California 🥰

Thinking of my daughter, Stevie, being the oldest sibling to all of her little brothers like Aunt Brenda 🥲

♥️♥️♥️♥️

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A Surprise Dinner guest
2014, Lakeside, CA, USA
A Surprise Dinner guest — with Brenda Knepper
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2014, Lakeside, CA, USA
Christmas at the Bradshaws 2015. Hanging out in the Bradshaw Kitchen
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Happy Birthday Brenda!!! You had such a positive impact on so many people throughout your life, including all of us from the Coleman/Bradshaw families- we miss you!! 💚💚💚
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Happy birthday to our beautiful angel ✨⛅️ We love & miss you, today & everyday, Aunt Brenda! Sending lots of extra love on this tough, but special day, to Aunt Maureen, Alex, Nathan & my dad, Steve ♥️
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Quality time with Aunt Brenda…
1995, Woodbridge, VA, USA
Quality time with Aunt Brenda :) — with Aunt Brenda & niece Kelley (Steve’s daughter)
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Something special about Aunt Brenda was how much thought, heart & soul she put into every conversation! No matter who it was with, what the topic was, or how long or short. She never brushed off the opportunity to chat & learn something new about someone or something. I can remember so many of my conversations with her. I really miss seeing her Facebook comments pop up on mine & family’s posts & pictures.. She was so insightful, thoughtful, engaging, so smart & talented <3

XOXO,
Kelley
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Brenda all dressed up for Hal…
1985, Virginia
Brenda all dressed up for Halloween! — with Brenda Brenda
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Spent the summer volunteering…
1969
Spent the summer volunteering with the Red Cross at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia military hospital. — with Brenda and Steve Knepper
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I adored Brenda. I knew her first as a brilliant Humanities student and later as a lovely friend. Her  joy and kindness were ever present. Each day was a canvas for Brenda and she created her own glorious art within that vista. I am richer for having known her and I carry her  legacy within me. Tricia Cherin

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We miss you Bren … even knowing you’re as close as a whisper, a thought, a tug of the heart… it’s not the same as a hug & hearing your inimitable laugh again… thank goodness for tactile memories!! Happy birthday up yonder, girl!! 😘❤️😇🥰
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So many fun family parties wi…
So many fun family parties with Brenda ❤️❤️❤️
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