Birgit Buchanan

Birgit Brien Buchanan 1963-2019 Birgit Brien Buchanan was born on February 23, 1963 in Osterholz-Scharmbeck of Niedersachsen, West Germany. She was peacefully called into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 22, 2019 from her home after a long and bittering battle with cancer. She struggled at times, but always remained determined to show strength and courage throughout her personal and professional life, especially during her years of fighting against cancer and receiving intense treatments at CTCA in Newnan GA. She always strived to cease every opportunity to live life to the fullest and be together with her friends and family. Born to Renate (Dohmeyer) and Erwin Brien, Birgit grew up in a Christian home and came to know Jesus Christ in her early teens. She was active in the youth group at her church, loved to travel, and worked hard at balancing work, school and friendships. Her educational pursuits allowed her to earn a bachelors degree in teaching with an emphasis on disability and special education. Unbeknownst to her at the time, Birgit met her future husband Michael in September 1979 but refused to enter into a relationship with him until 1981 after she got to know him better. Michael, who was stationed in north Germany while serving in the U.S. Air Force, married Birgit on July 29th, 1983 and the two began their lives together as husband and wife. Their journey first took them to Florida where after five years and the birth of their son David Andrew in April 1986, they decided to relocate back to Germany where they would remain for the next 10 years and celebrate the birth of their second child, Megan Christin in December 1989. July 1996 marked the return to Pensacola for Birgit and her family, when they re-joined Olive Baptist Church and where she has remained ever since. During a revival on April 21, 1999, Birgit recommitted her life to Jesus Christ, nailing all doubts and anxieties to the cross as a final testament of her faith. Over the years she had the opportunity to work at great companies such as Hallmark Mortgage and Gulf Winds FCU and, for the last several years, enjoyed the privilege of serving at Navy Federal Credit Union in mortgage underwriting. Birgit loved her work, not only because she enjoyed solving problems, but because she loved her coworkers and customers. She enjoyed crafting and scrap booking in her spare time, and while physically able, the fellowship of her OBC Women’s Discovery Bible study group, because it brought her closer to and allowed her to spend time with the people who meant the most to her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Renate Dohmeyer Brien, and father, Erwin Brien. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael R. Buchanan, her children, David (& Michelle) Buchanan, Megan (& Jade) Crain, and her sister Astrid (& Manfred) Feldman A celebration of Birgit's life will take place on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at 10 am at Faith Chapel South with a visitation beginning at 9:00 prior to services. She will be laid to rest on Monday, April 29th, 2019 at 10:00 am at Barrancas National Cemetery.

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Birgit Buchanan

February 23, 1963 - April 22, 2019