Brenda Lamica

Brenda Lynne Lamica, age 56, passed away unexpectedly March 6th 2020 in her home.

Originally from CA, she spent over 10 years in the Grand Rapids Area.  She is preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers of WA.  She is survived by an older brother, a niece, 2 great nephews of WA and a nephew in CO.  Brenda proudly served her country in the US Army. She was a Drill Sergeant at Fort Jackson SC, a Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) Instructor in Germany, she served in the Gulf with VII Corp during Desert Storm, and was a Jumpmaster with the 82nd Airborne.  She later trained with the Alaska State Troopers and became a Police Officer in Kettle Falls, WA.  Brenda had a heart for children which brought her to MI.  She worked as a Forensic Interviewer for Bronson Battle Creek SAS, Washtenaw County, Safe Harbor CAC of Allegan, and Barry County.  At this same time, she worked as a Criminal Justice and Cyber Crime Instructor for ITT.  Most recently she worked as a Clinical Program Specialist II, Triage Coordinator for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Center for Child Protection. 

Brenda was a pillar of strength, a generous, compassionate soul with a servant’s heart.  Wise beyond her years, she impacted the lives of everyone who knew her and she is greatly missed by many.

Due to Covid conditional impacts, there will not be a formal celebration of life, but we ask that friends and family remember and honor Brenda in your own personal way Oct 17th.  Anyone wishing to make memorial contributions in Brenda’s name may do so to Safe Harbor CAC of Allegan.