Brenda Lee Long

Brenda Lee Long

Brenda Lee Long left this earth February 25, 2006, at the age of 43.

She was born August 7, 1962, to Merrill and Carol Hoberg in Antioch, California. She attended school in Oakley and Brentwood, California. She met her husband of 26 years in Knightsen, California, marrying him on May 5, 1979.

Brenda has lived in McKinleyville for the past 17 years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Fieldbrook. She loved her church and she loved the Lord with all her heart and enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Everyone enjoyed the many family dinners at the special times of the year, especially the butter pies that her aunt Thelma made. Brenda also enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and recently started a motorcycle collection with her husband. She enjoyed working with the elderly, having been a caregiver for some years.

She is survived by her husband, Phillip; her daughter, Kara and son-in-law Joe Broadaway of Eureka; mother, Carrol Knauss of Idaho; her father, Merrill Hoberg of Oregon; her sister, Jackie Hoberg of Idaho; her brother, Jerry Hoberg of Texas; and her father-in-law, Monroe Long of McKinleyville. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many other family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her little dog “Neeno”.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Allen and Virginia Knauss; mother-in-law, Jewel Long; uncles, Harold Long and Howard Knauss; and aunt, Carol Bledsoe.

Memorial contributions to the family may be made to Kara Broadaway, 4137 Walnut Drive, Eureka, CA 95503.

Arrangements are under the care of Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street, Arcata, California.

Mom

God looked around his garden

And saw an empty place.

He then looked upon the earth

And saw your tired face.

He wrapped his arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful.

He only takes the best.

~Author unknown

Your Loving Daughter

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