She grew up and attended schools in San Juan Capistrano, California, Bass Lake, California, and Fresno, California, where she graduated from Sierra High School in 1957. She also attended Fresno City College.

She lived most of her years in Fresno working as an Administrative Assistant for private businesses and the Fresno City School District. She moved to Idaho to be closer to her family.

She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Daniel of Idaho Falls, sons Rodney Mohler of Shelley, Idaho, and John Mohler of Salinas, CA, and her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Daniel, Ashlyn Landon, Shannon Mohler, Austin and Wade Mohler.

Brenda lived her Golden Years among family and friends. She enjoyed baking for her grandchildren, reading, and internet chit-chat with friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2006 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Visitation Service begins at 12 Noon. Brenda shall be remembered as a courageous mom, and lovingly devoted grandmother. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.