On November 10, 2017, the body of 55-year-old Brenda Lee Kilbury was found in Lakewood, Washington. Her passing occurred under natural circumstances at St. Clare Hospital. Despite the cause of death being determined, her case took a poignant turn when her family, although notified, did not come forward to claim her remains. This unfortunate situation led to further actions taken by the authorities to handle her remains in a respectful manner.
Following standard procedures for unclaimed persons, Brenda's remains were sent to a designated rotation funeral home. In cases where families are unable or unwilling to claim their loved ones, it often falls upon local government agencies and community resources to ensure the deceased are treated with dignity in their final preparations. Brenda's body was cremated at the funeral home, a step often taken for unclaimed individuals either for reasons of public health or to simplify the process of handling the remains.
Ultimately, Brenda's cremains were returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO), echoing the agency's continued responsibility in her case. Known formally by the NamUs ID UCP5378 and under Agency Case Number 17-02169, Brenda remains one of the cases managed by the office. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, remains a point of contact for any inquiries about Brenda's case. The office, reachable at 253-798-6494, is instrumental in handling such sensitive matters, providing a necessary service for individuals who, like Brenda, do not have family who can or will attend to their final affairs.
Date Found: 11/10/2017
