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Brittany Bertram Obituary

Brittany Cathrine Bertram Resident of Santa Cruz Beloved daughter of Rick and Theresa Bertram and younger sister to Kristen, Brittany Cathrine Bertram, passed away Wednesday, Dec.12. 2012. She is in the Father's hands now and with all of her family that passed before her. Brittany was a beautiful young woman with an angel's heart and a soft and caring voice. She touched so many on this earth and always cared for those who might be alone and in need. She had an infectious smile, sense of adventure and the love of the outdoors. She enjoyed snow skiing, snow-boarding, jogging, riding horses, hiking, shopping, camping, ocean fishing and just being around her family. Brittany was a senior at UCSC and had recently walked with her graduating class in June. She had just finished this quarter's finals in Molecular Cell Developmental Biology and due to graduate this spring. Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:25-26. Our daughter, Brittany brought so much joy and happiness into our family. From her first breath to her last, we were so blessed to have had her as our daughter for 22 years. Please keep her in your hearts. A service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Mountainbrook Community Church, 1775 Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Animal Shelter in San Luis Obispo. Wheeler-Smith Mortuary San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805.543.6871

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Dec. 19, 2012.

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William Tripp

December 12, 2022

Donna and I thought about Brittany as we made our way down the coast to Southern California this weekend. She will be cared for by our creator forever. She is a light that shines endlessly. We miss her and think of her often!
Love Will, Donna, Andrew, Michael.

William Tripp

January 21, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and love to you.
Will, Donna, Andrew, Michael Tripp

Cam and Rikki West

January 16, 2013

Theresa our dog walking friend, we were devastated to learn of the tragic loss of your beloved Brittany. May you Rick and Kristen find the gentlest path through the seemingly unbearable time of grief. You will experience joy again and find peace in the knowledge that Brittany will always be in your hearts.

Dan/Melinda Orr

January 3, 2013

With loving thoughts

December 30, 2012

enjoyed watching brittany and her sister growing up at the avila bay athletic club and spa. brittany and her pretty smile will be missed out by the pool. chuck haley "boy of summer"

Katie

December 28, 2012

Brittany you will be surely missed here on this earth, i have known you since grade school and it seems only yesterday we graduated high school together. The memories i have of you will always warm my heart. Heaven gained another angel. Praying for your family and friends.

Kari Isbister

December 25, 2012

Little Britters you are more special than you could know. Watch over your family and help keep their chins up & smiles on their faces. You are so loved, & will be forever missed. I love you so much.

Casey Lowe

December 25, 2012

I will always remember what a beautiful person you were, inside and out. Even though you're gone, you will never be forgotten. Watch over your family because they need you. My prayers sincerely go out to your family and anyone who knew you as a friend. Until we meet on the other side, with love-
Casey A. Lowe

Leo Varshavsky

December 25, 2012

With strong love...

Kenneth Schnell

December 25, 2012

Rick and family - so sorry for your loss. Each person who leave this earth is a refection of the people who love them. In this case, she is well prepared for her new life.
Prayers to you.

Christmas together as little girls <3

kristen bertram

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas sister, the reality of the all is becoming more unbearable and more painful. To a certain extent it feels like you didn't make it home from school this year, however deep down I know the truth. I love you, I miss you so much. I wish you were coming home

Jeannie Lambert

December 24, 2012

Rick and family~
I am lost for words; but my heart goes out to you and your family. She had to be very special because you were always very special to us. I know how you loved children because you were so good with my "Ami". I know it has been along time but I will always remember you were such a kind person and Brittany had to have had alot of love from you. She was blessed to have had you as her "Daddy". You all are in my heart. I am so sorry~

Jeannie Chavarria-Lambert

Maggie Will watch over you.

Mike Rivera

December 24, 2012

May her journey be on the wings of an Angel

Hayley Block

December 21, 2012

Rip Brittany, my thoughts and love go to Rick, Theresa, and Kristen. <3 I miss her already and she will always be in my thoughts.

Scott Livingstone

December 21, 2012

Rick, Theresa and Kristen; My thoughts and prayers for strength, peace and healing go out to you. Brittany was an amazing young lady - I am so sorry for your loss.

Jacqueline Gibson

December 20, 2012

My deepest Sympathy to all of Brittany's family and friends.
With Love and Light, Jacqueline

KATHLEEN O'NEILL

December 19, 2012

Dear Rick and Theresa, Brittany's parents: On behalf of all the members of the San Luis Yacht Club, I would like to express our profound sympathy for the loss of your obviously beautiful daughter, both inside and out. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you; and we are here for you in any way that you need us. Kathleen O'Neill, SLYC Director

December 19, 2012

Florentina Perea

December 19, 2012

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. An angel was born the day you left this earth. Take care of your mom, dad, and sister.

Chuck Emry

December 19, 2012

My deepest condolences to family and friends, RIP Brittany

Dana, Sean & Katie O'Brien

December 19, 2012

May your family find peace. Brittany was an angel on earth and shone so bright in her time with all of us. We have so many great memories of Brittany and will keep them alive in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rick, Theresa and Kristin

Hanna Vacanti

December 19, 2012

I love you I love you I love you I love you so much beautiful Britt. I will never forget you. You will always be my best friend. I will cherish our time together and every silly moment we've had. I miss you.

Dina C

December 19, 2012

Baby.. I love you beyond words can express. You were an angel, the most kind and fun human being who showed me the meaning of true friendship and brought so much laughter and great memories to my life. A day will not go by where something wont remind me of you. I know you are happy and in peace and I will look for you in the sky, whenever I need you. You will be the brightest of all stars, shining even more bright than any diamond. I can write millions of books about what a wonderful person you were and how much fun we had together and I will always think of more things to add.. I only knew you for less than 4 years but no one will ever replace your place in my heart. I must have done something right in my life to have met you. I will look at all our goofy pictures and laugh till the day I see you in heaven and we laugh together. Love always -Diva

Patti Garcia

December 18, 2012

I wish I could give you a big hug, Theresa. I am so sorry for your enormous loss and the sadness you and your family are going through. The girls from the club all love you. You are in our hearts and thoughts.

Gary Jackson

December 18, 2012

Brittany I can't express what a special spirited heart you carried with you always,I have so many memories with you and your family that will be with me forever.

Cindy Burnside

December 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and i take consolation in knowing that she is with the Lord. Love you, Theresa.

Taylor Cervenka(Emry)

December 18, 2012

I can't help but cry everytime I think of this special woman and everything she stood for.
Brittany was a prime example of what this world needs more of! You will NEVER be forgotten my childhood friend.
I am so sorry to all of her family.
Rest in Paradise my friend.

Jack and Denna Owen

December 18, 2012

Our deepest condolences to all of Brittany's family and friends. While we never met her, if she was anything like Rick and Theresa, she was a gem.

Karen and Mike LeFever

December 18, 2012

We were only in San Luis Obispo for a year, but were able to meet Brittany when she went with our Son to his Senior Prom. She was truly an Angel. Our hearts are broken in hearing this very sad news of her passing. We are praying for the entire Bertram Family. God be with you all.

Suzanne Eisworth

December 18, 2012

You will live forever in the hearts of those you've touched. Much heartfelt sympathy to the Bertram family. You're all in my thoughts.

Mara Ziehn

December 18, 2012

There will always be a special place in my heart for Brittany. I loved her like a daughter and feel so blessed to have had the time with her I had. She is a beautiful person inside and out who brought joy to everyone she met. Brittany's spirit will live on forever and it is comforting to know she is resting in peace with our Heavenly Father. Love you so much Brittany.

kristen bertram

December 18, 2012

I love you sister, forever and always, you will never be forgotten.

matthew kim

December 18, 2012

we will all miss you here on Earth, but may you find eternal peace and happiness in Heaven...May your beautiful parents feel less anxious thru prayer and petition...you truly are an angel..wish i could remember the beautiful song that you played on the guitar...it was soft and kind...

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