CHARLOTTE JARVIS KIDDER BREWER

  
CHARLOTTE JARVIS KIDDER BREWER  
Of Chevy Chase, Maryland died on January 22, 2016.  Born in Elmira, NY, Cha attended Miss Hall''s School and Barnard College. She was a vivacious and energetic citizen, ever committed to making this world a better place. She worked hard for causes in which she believed; environmental, conservation and political initiatives, including the Student Conservation Association, Rock Creek clean ups and she was a life long crusader for issues addressing climate change. Other groups that were dear to Cha''s heart are: the Woman''s National Democratic Club, the Cosmos Club, the Sycamore Island Club, Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, Star Island, Ski for Light, the Tahawus Club, and her Barnard Book group. She held dear her many friendships which connected her to these places and activities.  Cha is survived by her children, Purky Kidder, Fraser Gilbane, Mika Brewer and Polly Beyer, and also by her seven grandchildren; Emily Brewer, Will Brewer, Jami Gilbane, Drew Beyer, Ryan Gilbane, Michael Brewer and Anna Beyer. Her husbands, Michael Fraser Brewer and Henry Purkitt Kidder, predeceased her. A Celebration of her life will be held in the Spring, at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church in Bethesda, MD. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to one of her favorite organizations or places.