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1928
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2015
Mary Brewster Obituary
January 23, 1928 - July 28, 2015
Mary Jane was born and raised in Portland OR, the only child of George and Jennie Brewster. She spent most of her life in Portland, along with stops in Albany CA, Indianapolis, Seattle, Los Angeles, Juarez Mexico, and in her final years, Berkeley. She passed away with family at her side. Her work and outside interests were informed by a strong sense of fairness and social justice that lives on with her children David, Dan and Cecily and their families, grandchildren Danise, Emma, Juliet and Mahlik and great-grandchildren Azariah and Israel. Funeral service will be conducted August 5 at Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito CA to be followed by a memorial celebration at Botella Republic in Berkeley. Donations in her name may be made to East Bay Community Law Center, 2921 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703, or through this link: www.gofundme.com/3b2jm32k8.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Judith Garvey
July 25, 2025
Remembering Mrs. Brewster with love. I miss everything about her and am grateful for the wonderful memories of laughter and lunches.
Judith Garvey
July 25, 2022
Remembering Mrs. Brewster today. her heavenly birthday. She was a wonderful member of our team and I enjoyed her spirit, enthusiasm, love of family and having great lunches with her.
Judith Garvey
July 25, 2021
I wish Mrs. Brewster was still around to help out! She would love to see her granddaughter! She is missed by everyone and it was wonderful to have known such a wonderful woman.
Judith Garvey
July 25, 2020
Mrs Brewster was the nicest lady who was my right hand for years. She had the best work ethic, absolutely tirelessness, as sharp as a tack, lots of fun to be with, and had many skills. We enjoyed many great lunches together at Max Restaurant in the gift center. She was a very interesting lady who loved to talk and was very proud and her whole family who I would hear about. She is certainly missed and loved.
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Judith Garvey
July 31, 2015
Mrs. Brewster was the greatest helper I ever had during my career. At the end of the century and beginning of 2000, she volunteered at the SFDA's office and kept the office running. She had a terrific sense of humor, was very detail oriented and a wonderful human being. I adored her and was sorry when we had to move on to different assignments. I can't say enough about Cecily who was so devoted to her all these years. Thank you for sharing your mother with me. San Francisco is a better place because of her.
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