Brenda Sue Dickinson

October 26, 1961 - February 23, 2014

Age 52, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born October 26, 1961 in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Villard and Mildred (Smith) Corum. On August 8, 1980 in Saline, MI she married Donald L. Dickinson and he survives. Brenda graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree in English. She later went on to graduate from Eastern Michigan University with a Masters Degree in Communications. Brenda loved the outdoors and spending time with her family. Camping, boating and reading were just some of her passions. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Saline. During her lifetime she worked as a technical writer for the University of Michigan and numerous software companies, and was a freelance writer for several local newspapers. Survivors in addition to her husband Donald include her mother Mildred, her son Ian Dickinson, and sisters Carol (Chris) Bortolon and Patricia (Marty) Murray. She was preceded in death by her father. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Saline with Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle and Rev. Laura Speiran officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, The American Cancer Society, or to Arbor Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the church where friends may begin calling on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. To sign Brenda’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.