Celebration of Life 
A tribute to Lynn Brandstater who passed from us on Saturday,   August 24^th. 
By: Anne Marie Johnson, President, California Federation of BPW

“Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there”. Lynn and I have been friends for thirty-five years.  

We meet through BPW. We served together as leaders in the former Verdugo Hills club, in both LA Sunset and Valley Sunset Districts, and in the State Federation. Lynn served as the California Federation president from 2020-2022. 

One member used to call us Thelma and Louise. But, I don’t recall us ever doing anything illegal and we certainly never had to run from the police. But, over the years we have had many adventures and not all of them related the BPW.

Lynn liked Paris, turtles, dogs, bracelets, and diet coke. Although she always presented herself as professional,  she was very easygoing, and she did have a silly side. This made her a really fun traveling companion. One of  Lynn’s many qualities was her thoughtfulness. She would send cards and give meaningful gifts. She always  remembered to take a hostess gift and quite often goodie bags. She was always there when you needed her. 

Lynn will be missed by all who knew her.