BOMBER MEMORIAL

BRENDA GAIL STRUNK KLUCAS ~ Class of 1967
October 28, 1949 - April 16, 1994

Brenda Strunk - 9th Grade ~ Brenda Strunk - Senior Picture

Brenda Strunk - Recent

Brenda Gail Strunk Klucas, age 44, of Richland died at her home after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, April 16, 1994.

At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her family and special friends. She was born October 28, 1949 in Carbondale, IL to Oscar and Mary Strunk Jr.

Brenda moved to the Tri-Cities in 1950. She attended Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Carmichael Junior High School and graduated from Richland's Columbia High School in 1967.

Brenda proudly served for 18 years on the Hanford Fire Department.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandson, helping people, traveling and doing crafts. Brenda was a great friend to all and would help anyone in need.

She is survived by her daughter, son-in-law and infant grandson: Amy, Steven and Spencer Powers all of Benton City; parents, Oscar and Mary Strunk Jr of Richland; sisters and brothers-in-law: Barbara ('63) and Larry Krueger of Spokane, and Brigit ('86) and Michael Mudd of Richland; two nieces and two nephews: Kelly and Eric of Spokane, and Kamilla and Kevin of Richland; two dear friends, Alton and Bessie Klucas of Richland; and many more beloved family and friends.

Memorial services were held on Sunday, April 24, 1994, at Southside United Protestant Church; 517 Jadwin Avenue; Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice; 7525 W. Deschutes Place, Suite 2A; Kennewick, WA 99336 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 277; Richland, WA 99352.

Published in the Tri-City Herald on November 18 and November 20, 1994.

NOTE:

Brenda was divorced from Brice Klucas ('67) who passed away June 11, 2002.

Bessie Klucas passed away October 19, 1996.

Alton Klucas passed away November 4, 1998.

Her mother, Mary, passed away December 1, 2011.

Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).