Fay Pierce

Hendry

Una Fay Brokaw was born on July 7, 1932 in Beaumont, CA to Gladys and Lloyd Brokaw. She was the middle child of 5 and the only girl. Fay grew up in the Gridley area with her brothers Al, Darrell, Olen, and Fred. She was dearly loved by her parents who instilled the love of music, cooking, gardening, and fishing in her. She spent a lot of her childhood outdoors, camping with her dad and in the garden with her mom, which they turned into amazing meals. Fay attended elementary school in Encinal and Gridley, graduating from Gridley High School.

After high school, Fay attended Yuba College and worked at Tucker Chevrolet where she met Stephen "Skip" Pierce. Fay and Skip were married on February 14, 1953 and lived in Pennington. In 1955 they purchased an almond orchard and moved to Hamilton City.

Fay was a loving mother to two children, Stephanie and Brian. She raised her children on the Hamilton City Ranch where they built their life. Fay was a homemaker and book keeper for the ranch. Stephanie and Brian were raised with the same love she was given growing up. She raised both to be strong Christians. After her children were grown, she took a more active role on the ranch. Fay was one of the hardest working women. She worked on the ranch right beside Skip. She drove tractors, mowed the orchard, changed sprinkler pipe, raked nuts, rode the three wheeler, and never complained. When she wasn't in the orchard she was making meals from scratch, taking care of grandkids, and keeping up on house chores, a true farmer's wife.

Her three grandchildren, Christy, Jason, and Josh, were also blessed with her love and dedication. They all had a special relationship with her. She made sure they never went without and spoiled them with her peach popsicles, animal shaped pancakes, and her time. They spent hours exploring the creek finding the perfect rocks, learning to cook and bake, and working in the orchards. They spent most Saturday nights with her and would go to church on Sunday where she dedicated her time as the preschool teacher in the Sunday school and a craft leader and teacher at vacation bible school. She would drive around town picking up children along the way to make sure that everyone that wanted to attend could.. .she was the HC church bus! She instilled morals, work ethic, and love of life in her grandchildren and touched the lives of so many others in the Church.

She lost Skip to cancer in September 1998. She continued to persevere and live life to the fullest focusing on her gardening and church. Through church she met Ed Hendry, who had also lost his wife. They both shared their love of teaching God's word to children, family, and traveling. They were married in August of 2002 and spent much of their time together traveling the US. Their biggest adventure was to Alaska and they enjoyed traveling down to Yuma in the winter. Fay showed the same love to Ed's children and grandchildren and became part of their family too. She also had two great grandchildren, Dylan and Luke, who she continued the traditions with.

She graced us all with love, compassion, and strong character She was beautiful on the inside and out. Fay was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, devoted Sunday School teacher, and Christian. She never said no to helping anyone... family, friends, or even strangers, she would always step up. She spent her life serving others. She was extremely hard working and set an example by doing, not telling. She spent her 94 years setting an example that anyone could look up to. She was a true Christian.. .not just sharing God's word, but walking in His footsteps and following His example.

Fay will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary.