Obituary of Brooke Anne Hrinda

Of Vassar, MI, age 54, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Northside-Forsythe, outside of Atlanta GA, with her immediate family members at bedside. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will take place 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Vassar First Presbyterian Church, with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends at the church, Thursday, May 10, 2012, from 10:00 am to the time of service at 12:00 noon. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Charity of Choice. Envelopes are available at the church. Brooke Anne Brown was born August 30, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Gay and Beverly (Gohs) Brown. Brooke grew up in Vassar and left after college to follow her dreams in Southern California. It is there she pledged her love in marriage to Joey (Joseph P. Hrinda, Jr.) on October 18, 1986. It is also where she gave birth to beautiful twin girls and an adorable son. Brooke later relocated to other parts of the United States, including PA, NJ and GA, along with her husband and children. Brooke was bright, talented, beautiful, caring, devoted, and feisty. She kept in constant contact with family and friends that shared her love and joy along her journey and often made trips to visit with them through the years. She especially enjoyed helping others survive their hard times and trials in Life, even when she had troubles of her own. She will be deeply missed and remembered always. Brooke leaves to cherish her memory, husband of 25 years, Joseph; three children, Katherine Natalie, Kristina Justine, and Andrew Joseph; sister, Sherry and husband, Pete, and their daughters, Laurel and Courtney; and some very close friends and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and Aunt, Nancy.