Brigid McCormick-Brower

Brigid McCormick-Brower 11/16/1948 ~ 09/29/2009 VISTA -- Brigid Brower passed away on September 29, 2009 from long-standing health issues. She was Gloria and Robert McCormick's first daughter and enjoyed her early years living in Southern California. She graduated from San Luis Rey Academy in 1967 and was a novice with The Sisters of the Precious Blood for five years. She graduated with honors from the University of San Francisco and went on to get a Masters in Counseling from San Diego State University. Brigid married Robert Brower in 1977. They spent most of their married life settled in Susanville, Calif., raising and enjoying their children, Matthew and Emily. Brigid also taught classes to a variety of students in the area; in the high school, community college, and the work release program in the Susanville prison. She influenced many people through her support and belief that everyone could succeed no matter what. Her spirit was of a true Fighting Irish nature. She defied grim medical predictions over and over, allowing her to have a full life with a liver transplant for over 20 years. Her deep abiding faith inspired all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Bob Brower; her father, Robert McCormick; her son, Matthew Brower of San Diego, and her daughter, Emily Smith of Arkansas. She has two grandchildren, Matthew and Erica's son, Michael, and Emily's son, Malachi. She is also survived by her two sisters, Tricia Ceresa of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Molly McCormick of Oakland, Calif. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Donations, in Brigid's memory, can be made to your favorite charity. She supported Mercy Corps and Save The Children. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 10, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, 1315 South Santa Fe Ave., Vista, Calif. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com