Brenda Sue (Canning) Royer was born on October 9, 1952, in Munden, Kansas to Virgil and Ruth (Corbit) Canning and passed away on June 21, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 12 days.

God blessed me with generations of Christian foundation on both sides of my family who started me on my lifelong journey with Jesus on the day I was born. I married into another with Don's parents and siblings. I strived to be Jesus' servant to my family, friends and community throughout my life with His guidance and help.  I was always encouraged by Dad and Mom that I could do whatever I pursued. Great mentors: Grammy, Grandma, Dad & Mom. After graduating from Wayne State College with a major in mathematics, I spent 42 years progressing through mainframe computer programmer (there's a blast from the past), marketing financial analyst and database analyst. Then I retired with another blast from the past: pensions. In my late 30's, I met a man at church, invited him to lunch and my small group Bible study. We became great friends over four years, and I knew Don Royer was a man who knew and loved Jesus, too. After one date, 3 weeks for him to think about it and time to buy a ring he blindsided me with a proposal! I knew on the spot my love for him had been growing and I said YES! I was blessed every day of our 27 years of marriage to be married to a loving caregiver husband who prayed with me and for me when the words wouldn't come. We made each other laugh.  We never let a day go by without at least one hug. "I loved you, Don, to the moon and back."

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Canning, (Seward); father-in-law, Bert Royer, (Underwood, IA).

Survivors cherishing her memory include her husband, Don Royer (Omaha); father and wife, Virgil & Sarah Canning (Seward); brother, and wife, Larry & Stephany Canning (Seward); brother, Greg Canning (Lincoln); mother-in-law, Jane Royer (Underwood, IA); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Terry Royer (Neola, IA), Dave & Nancy Preston/Royer (Portland, OR), Beth & Russ Wagner (Underwood, IA), Tom & Chantil Kahler/Royer (Fairmont, MN); numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.