SUSAN LINDA BRASE

Susan Linda (Walker) Brase, age 73, of Fresno, CA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2016, at her residence. Sue was born on August 12, 1943, in Fresno, to her parents Glen and Hollis (Sterner) Walker. Susan started dating the love of her life, Ronald Brase, at Fresno State College and they married on March 31, 1967, in Schenectady, NY. Sue and Ron were married more than 49 years and have two children, Catherine Gardner of Anchorage, AK, and Gary Brase of Manhattan, KS. Sue was a lifelong learner and traveler, who learned to paint, work with stained glass, and ballroom dance. Sue and Ron traveled to nearly every continent on the globe. Sue was the organizer, planner, and the calm and centering force of her family. She believed in living life right and was an honest and loyal friend. Susan was a wonderful role model and mentor to others. Sue attended Bullard Elementary School, Bullard High School, California State University, Fresno, and graduated with a degree in Geography from California State University, San Jose. She worked at various times as an escrow agent, ranch manager, and most notably as a paralegal for many years at Kimble, MacMichael & Upton. Susan is survived by her husband Ronald; children, Catherine and Gary; son-in-law, Paul Gardner; daughter-in-law, Sandra Brase; and grandchildren, Zachary Gardner, Alexander Brase, and Emma Brase. She is also survived by her brother, Gerald Walker and wife Jackie; sister, Joan (Walker) Conley; brother, Richard Walker and wife Shirley; many nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends. A Graveside Service will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 S. Cornelia Ave., Fresno, CA, on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. Remembrances may be sent to the National Aphasia Association at P.O. Box 87, Scarsdale, NY 10583, http://www.aphas ia.org/.