Resident of Santa Cruz

Lannis Joan Bright, aged 79, passed peacefully surrounded by family, on February 16th 2025, in Santa Cruz, CA. She was born on February 8th, 1946, to George and Eileen Czerwin in Wabash, Indiana. 1964, Lannis graduated from North High School, in Bakersfield, CA, where she met the love of her life Charles Bright. That same year, Lannis and Charles were married in Visalia, CA, on February 14. They were blessed with two sons, Bradley Charles and Scott Andrew. Together the family lived in Bakersfield, Morro Bay, Salinas, and Santa Cruz.

Lannis is survived by her sons, Bradley (Nicole) Bright of Reno, NV and Scott (Becky) Bright of Santa Cruz, CA; her brother, Roger Czerwin of Pismo Beach, CA; five grandchildren, Brandon, Christina, Jacob, Jared, and Brayden; great-grandchildren Angelina and Isabella; and a niece Brenda. Lannis was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bright.

A private burial will be held later, at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Santa Cruz SPCA. https://spcasc.org/.

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