Brenda Jean Link

Brenda Link passed away on November 26th, 2023 in Phoenix Arizona surrounded by family and friends. She was a true breast cancer warrior, battling for over four years. She never gave up hope and was an inspiration to those around her.

Born in Amery Wisconsin, she was the daughter to Virgil and Edith Swagger and is survived by sister Becky Snyder (Jim) and Brent Swagger (Angie), daughter Jacqueline Bibeau, grandsons Dylen and Cullen Utermohlen, nieces Ashlyn and Brynn, and nephews BJ, Brendon, and Justin.

She graduated from St. Croix Falls High School and the University of River Falls. She worked for the Department of Corrections Minnesota for many years before relocating to Arizona and utilizing her degree in elementary education and fulfilling her dream of being a foster parent.

Brenda was an active member with her church family. She loved crafting, camping, playing cards, and generally being around her friends. She will be remembered for her generous and compassionate heart. She always put those around her first before her needs. She was kind, full of hope and faith. She was an angel on earth and has earned those wings in heaven.

In the spring, Brenda will continue to live on through a living tree urn that will be planted in Wisconsin overlooking her happy place, a lake. More details to come on her burial closer to spring. We will also be celebrating her life in Tucson on December 8th from 4-7 at 4675 S. Harrison Rd Tucson, AZ 85730.