Gulsen Brewer

Gulsen Brewer was born on June 9th, 1942, in Ankara, Turkey and passed away on December 20, 2023, in Visalia at the age of 81, from natural causes. Gulsen was a free and courageous spirit. Growing up in Ankara, Turkey, she was one of 8 siblings. She took on every challenge in her life head on, with strength and perseverance. She met her husband Leon, on a blind date, when he was stationed in Turkey. After a whirlwind courtship and marriage, Gulsen left for the states with her new husband, who she had been married to for 56 years. Gulsen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and an amazing friend. She was her children and grandchildren's biggest fan. She attended all their sporting events and various activities, rarely missing one as they were growing up. She was a continued source of support and encouragement throughout her life in whatever her loved ones chose to do. Gulsen was known for her quick wit, charm, and intelligence, she was always front and center of every conversation and event. Her interests were many. She was a voracious reader, always a book in hand. She loved to do crosswords, her favorite being the TV Guide! She spent many hours crocheting slippers and afghans and was also an accomplished seamstress. Gulsen was a member of many friend groups, including dominos and bunco. In her younger years she was an active member of numerous bowling and tennis leagues. You could always find her tanning in the backyard on hot summer days. She also participated in a co-ed soccer league with her husband, Leon. Gulsen was preceded in death by her parents Arif and Sadiye Besler, her brothers Haku, Erdogan, Ismet, Guner and Hikmet Besler, and her son Paul Brewer. Gulsen is survived by her husband Leon Brewer of Visalia, CA, and her daughter Semra Brewer Fanucchi of Davis, CA. and 7 grandchildren and her sister Guler Kocak and brother Fikret Besler, both of Ankara, Turkey. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 19th, 2024 at Three Rivers Public Cemetery, 41841 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers. A celebration of life will be held at The Brewer home at 2:00pm, following the graveside service. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Gulsen Brewer

June 9, 1942 - December 20, 2023