Brenda Grand was born on June 7, 1959 in Oregon city, OR, to Anthony R Grand and Barbara Jean Grand at a small Hospital In Oregon city, Or.

Brenda was one of 6 siblings With 2 older brothers Mike and Jack Bristol 1 older Sister Linda Bristol and 2 younger siblings Anthony and Mark Grand. While her oldest siblings were starting their lives with their own families and out of the home She helped raise her 2 younger siblings after abruptly losing her dad at the age of 17. She graduated from West Linn high school in 1977 Where She had many friends and made many memories in that small and quaint community that she held dear to her heart her whole life.

One evening at Marks bar a man saw a woman with her Best friend shooting Darts. He could tell her smile was bright and her laugh was infectious. He was to shy to go near her he thought she was way out of his league. He asked Kelly the bartender to give her a message that he wanted to meet her. Once delivered and a date arranged she showed up with her protectors... Her Brother Tony came in first to check him out while she got off of work her best friend Karen was also there eyeing him up. Once she arrived and everyone realized this shouldn't be to bad they got to have their first date. They ditched everyone and went to high rocks bar and the rest is history. With the good and the bad they pushed through. Being Married in Reno with her older Brother Jack and his Wife Linda present along with her mom Barbara. They finally tied the official knot on February, 11th, 1995. They were married for 29 years and lucky enough to be together for a total of 32 years before her passing.

They were blessed with one child Kelsie Jean Travis on May, 26, 1993. Brenda was so excited to be a mom and couldn't wait to hold her daughter for the first time. If Kelsie needed something Brenda was always there to nuture and guide her from adolescent to adult hood she was always near never far. Brenda went on to have 3 Grandchildren Jordan, Audrey and Kaiya. Aside from Kelsie those babies were her whole entire world. She never missed a sporting event, school event , haircut ETC. She loved them fiercely with every fiber of her being.

Brenda was Diagnosed with Non-small cell lung carcinoma in 2021. Although diagnosed she did not let it define her. She went into the battle fighting for her grand babies. For more time with them and more time with her Family. She was able to keep ahead of it with her amazing team at Compass Oncology and Providence and get another 3 years 4 months with all that loved her and who she loved. Through all of this she never stopped trying to be the caretaker for everyone. One role in this life that meant the most to her. She always had to know that everyone around her had what they needed. Her selflessness is one of the most loved traits out of the many amazing attributes she had.

Brenda is survived by Kelsey Travis - husband, of Oregon City,Daughter Kelsie and Jacob Larson
Brothers Mike Bristol, Jack Bristol and Wife Linda Germany, Sister Linda Bristol, Brother Mark Grand and Wife Kim Grand and Brother Anthony R grand.
Along with 3 Grandchildren Jordan Larson, Audrey Larson and Kaiya Larson.
Also many Nieces and Nephews and Great Neices and Nephews. Along with many cousins.

Brenda is preceded in death by Mother Barbara Steinchfield and Father Anthony Grand.
Brother in law Dave Germany, sister in law Jan Bristol and Step father George Steinchfield.
Along with Many Aunts and Uncles And Friends.

The service for Brenda Grand will be held on December 6th, at 1 P.M at Hillside Chapel Located At 1306 7th St Oregon city Or 97045

Reception to follow at Rivershore Bar and Grill Banquet Room Located at 1900 clackamette Dr, Oregon City Or, 97045

Memorial donations can be made in Brenda's name to Cancer research of your choosing