She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and daughter of Manoog and Helen (Kushigian) Berberian, who owned and operated Berberian’s Farm in Northboro, Massachusetts. In 1943 she left the family farm and honorably served her country in a career of 33 years of service that started at a time when the world was in turmoil during WWII. Catherine joined the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve serving as the Chief Dispatcher for communications and transportation at Parris Island, S.C. She later moved to Washington, D.C. and worked for the Census Bureau, Post Office Department, Department of the Army, and Department of the Navy. Catherine later retired from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) as a Housing Management Officer in the Planning and Acquisition Division, responsible for development and management of Navy family housing policy and procedures across the United States and facilities around the world. Across her career, she received U.S. Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, numerous Letters of Commendation, and Outstanding Rating and Sustained Superior Performance Awards.
Catherine served as President of the NAVFAC Toastmasters Club and also as Treasurer of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) for the State of Virginia. She played golf on the women’s team as member of the Springfield Golf and Country Club for many years. She enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Shillelagh Travel Club and the Washington Ski Club. She volunteered with activities and camps for disabled adults and children through Fairfax County, Virginia and was recognized repeatedly for her service to her community. She was an active member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, Virginia and later attended St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ross, California.
She especially loved spending time with her grandsons, who brought great joy to her later years. Catherine is survived by her daughter Karen Brewer, her son-in-law Daniel Brewer, and grandchildren Gregory, Michael, and Harrison Brewer as well as nieces and nephews.
Catherine will be laid to rest in a U.S. National Cemetery, signifying many years of service to our nation. Thank you to Long Life Living for their loving care over the past three years and Hospice by the Bay, who helped care for her and guided our family through the last week of her life.
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