Joan Brewer

Joan Brewer made a remarkable recovery after heart failure in Dec but it was a stroke that suddenly took her life on Aug. 29, 2016 at the age of 80. She is survived by her long time companion Jimmie F. Spence, her daughters Linda Klipp (Bill), Julie Barker (Rob) and Sheri Birkmaier, her Grandson’s Benjamin Gallagher (Carolyn) and Brandon Techau, her Granddaughters Lauren Allen (David), Brittany Klipp, Lyndsey Barker, Lauren Barker, Isabella Barker and her Great Granddaughters Zoe, Keira, Charlotte, Melia and Hailey. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Steve Lundstrom and baby Diane. She was born on Dec. 30th, 1935 to parents Beryl and Elaine Oates in McGregor, IA but moved as a young girl to California. She attended Catholic school while growing up the Los Angeles, CA. area before moving to Northern CA. in early 1960 to raise her family. She worked in the electronics industry as a quality control inspector before retiring in Brentwood, CA 16 years ago. She continued to work at Hallmark cards and volunteer as an elections supervisor. She had an incredible work ethic often being praised by her employers.  In her leisure she enjoyed gardening, walking her dogs, going to movies, antique hunting and spending time with her children, grand children and great grand children. She was a social butterfly making friends wherever she went whether socializing with the local Red Hat group or around the senior center or going on the Summerset bus trips. In Life, Love and helping others her lust for life and big personality will be surely missed. Safe travels on the other side, we love you.