Theresa Mae Brouillard passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2013 at the age of 76. She was able to remain at her home in Mesa, Ariz., per her wishes, up until the last four days of her life.

She is now free of the pain and cancer that has plagued her life these past six years.

Theresa was born to Orville and Violet Cullen in Toledo, Ohio on July 2, 1936.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Don Brouillard, and brother, Orville “Bud” Cullen and his wife, Rosie.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Jay Brouillard and his wife, Jill; grandchildren, Trey, Kate and Max, from Vancouver, Wash.; daughter, Jennie Marie Fuller and her husband, Dave; grandchildren Zach and Sydney from Gilbert, Ariz. Theresa built strong memories of the places she and Don were stationed during his service in the Navy.

They lived in Sicily, Pensacola, Guam, Long Beach and finally Oak Harbor, Wash. where they dreamed of retiring.

She loved her role as a Navy wife, organizing social events and making life long friends. During her time in Oak Harbor, Theresa was actively involved in the community.

She truly enjoyed making others happy, helping out with whatever was needed. She was a den mother for Cub Scouts and organized and chaperoned weekly ski bus trips to Stevens Pass. She worked as activities director for Harbor Tower Village for nearly 20 years.

One of her biggest passions was camping, and the family spent many weeks each summer doing just that. She developed a love for Deception Pass State Park and would volunteer on weekends explaining the history of the bridge and park with a slide show presentation she created. In 2008, she went to live with her son and family after major surgical complications.

While recovering from surgery, she was able to spend precious time with her granddaughter, Kate.

In 2011, Theresa moved to Mesa, Ariz. to be closer to her daughter and family. Her appreciation for Arizona’s beauty was beyond words. Theresa always said, “Have I told you how happy I am?”

A celebration of Theresa’s life will be held July 2014 at Deception Pass State Park.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Deception Pass Park Foundation at www.deceptionpassfoundation.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Catholic Mortuary, Mesa, Ariz.