Valerie Brink

Funeral information

Home: Napa, CA Place of Birth: Santa Cruz, CA
Date of Death: January 27, 2010 Birthdate: July 5, 1957
Age: 52

Service information: Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:30 PM American Legion Hall, St. Helena, CA

Biography

VALERIE BRINK
1957-2010

On January 27, 2010 Valerie J. Brink (Aka Goomper to her family) of Napa passed away. She was preceded in death by her son, Jay Lloyd Scott, her husband Richard, mother Sylvia and brother Charles. She is survived by her son Steven Wayne Gibson Jr., daughter Shannon and husband Donald J. Garcia, grandchildren Jesse (11), Trinity (9), Gracie (1), father Charles Edwin Trembath Sr., sister Debra Trembath, brother Robert Anthony Trembath and family, brother Lawrence Trembath and family, nephew Charles Edwin Trembath III and family, boyfriend Stephen Bristow and countless others.
 
She loved spending time with her family and making everyone around her happy. Her favorite things were cooking for her family, especially during the holidays, going to the beach and amusement parks, camping and watching movies. Taking pictures and creating scrapbook memories were her passion which she left for us to continue. But what Valerie cherished the most are her grandchildren. She was so proud of them.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 3:30pm in the American Legion Hall in St. Helena. Words of sympathy may be sent to the family on-line at WWW.TULOCAYCEMETERY.ORG.




Keri Trembath February 3, 2010
Aunt Val you are loved so much! And will be missed dearly! I wish we could have talked one more time. There would of have been so much to say. Tell Nana, my Dad, and Uncle Rick hello from all of us! Rest in peace! Love you, Keri XOXOXO

Aunt Ida February 3, 2010
Laughing and talking lots and lots....I asked her if she ever took a breath, because at times it seemed like she talked so fast and long she didn't need one. I love you and you will be missed.

Jona Lovett February 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take care, Jona

Lonny Lewis February 4, 2010
Dear Family and Friends, I met Valerie in 1978 when she was working with my, at the time, girlfriend, Debbie Armstrong. They both worked at Vern's Copper Chimney in St. Helena, CA. I was reunited with Val about 2 years ago thru a Fellowship we both belong to. Valerie was a wonderful, loving, kind, caring, spiritual women who I will cherish the rest of my life. Last summer we went on a camping trip with other friends. I had just gotten out of the hospital, I have Cancer, and Val was having medical problems too. Many of our friends were worried about us both and did what they could to help us to enjoy the weekend. Enjoy the weekend, we did! ;-) Valerie loved life and people. Her children and grandchildren were her life. She was so proud of them all. Valerie touched so many peoples lives. She Loved, and was Loved! She will be missed by us all. She is in a better place today. Without hurt and pain and I am grateful for that. God Bless you Valerie. All my Love, Lonny

Molly Dumas February 4, 2010
Valerie will be much missed...

ScottyB February 5, 2010
To My sister I love you so so very much, you have been such a big part of my life..My heart aches of your loss but I know we will see each other again...Give Richard a big hug and kiss for me..I know you are finally with him again..You are such an exceptional beautiful woman..I love you val..Your brother In Christ..Scottyb

Michelle Barry February 5, 2010
Dearest Aunt Val, I so wish that time and distance were more on our side. You are the glue that held me at least this close to the family with all these miles between us. I thank you for loving me enough. I love you and pray that I am half the woman you are and always will be in our hearts. I am happy for you that you can now be in peace but life here on earth is gonna be hell without you. Until we meet again, give my dad and nana lots of love for me (and remember to give yourself a little too). I love you and miss you so much! R.I.P Lots of hugs and Several kisses Michelle

Ron Couch February 6, 2010
By-by Val we'll meet again someday.

John & Cindy Lemieux February 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May they be comforted with a peace only God can provide.

Pam Taylor Pollastrini February 12, 2010
Don't think of her as gone away-- her journey's just begun life holds so many facets this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched... for nothing loved is ever lost-- and she was loved so much.

Lillie L. February 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go with Shannon and her family...