Susan Brentnall

Susan Elizabeth Brentnall, 74, of Oceanside, died peacefully September 28, 2021, after a brave battle with Lewy body dementia. She was born to parents Sidney and Marjorie Churm, July 28, 1947, in Nottingham, England. Her father was an aircraft engineer for BOAC and throughout Susan's childhood the family lived in Limerick, Ireland; Nassau, Bahamas; Kano, Nigeria; Tripoli, Libya; and Caracas, Venezuela. She attended Our Lady's Convent in Loughborough for her secondary education. Susan married Peter in 1967, building a life together for 18 years before the birth of their daughter, Philippa (Philly). The family resided in Frimley, Surrey until 1998, when they immigrated to Mountain View, California. She is survived by her three siblings-Adrian, Jane, and Chris-as well as her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Susan worked as a secretary, telephonist, barmaid, pub landlady, auxiliary nurse, and special education teaching assistant, but it was her role as a wife and mother that brought her most joy in life. Her care and concern for her husband and daughter eclipsed everything until her last breath-and her love extended far beyond biology as she welcomed all of their friends like family. She enjoyed any excuse to gather, whether it be at their home in Oceanside or in the audience at a concert (where she could always be spotted thanks to her infamous bucket hat). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 20 at 11 a.m. PT on GatheringUs. Donations can be made in memory of Susan to the Lewy Body Dementia Association and PAWS.