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Fall 2024
GGAB extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Barbara Brennan, founder of Stride, Inc. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and creating positive change in the Albuquerque community.
Read the heartfelt tribute from Kerry Bertram, President & CEO at Stride, Inc. and Mission Impact Director at Peter's Paycheck, honoring her mother, Barbara Brennan.
"For those of you who knew my mother, the founder of Stride, Inc. I'd like to share the following:
Barbara Roos Brennan (Berber), born in Enid, OK, led a life defined by resilience, generosity, and a fierce commitment to the special needs community. She began as a beauty queen with dreams of journalism, but her path evolved into advocacy, entrepreneurship, and family. She and her husband, Don, founded Stride, Inc., an innovative business dedicated to employing adults with disabilities—a mission she carried forward after his passing, growing the company into a leading force in inclusive employment.
Barbara's life was filled with family, faith, and service, including founding Barrett House, a shelter for women and children. A loyal friend, mother, grandmother, and lifelong dog lover, she cherished her Sandia Mountain view until her last days, cared for by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peter’s Paycheck, the non-profit she inspired. www.peterspaycheck.org. Her legacy will be celebrated on November 25th, 2024, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Albuquerque, NM, with services starting at 10 a.m.
A remarkable life of faith, family, and community service."
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