Vera Braden

BRADEN VERA FAITH BRADEN (nee Saunders) of Lethbridge passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 14, 2014 at the age of 84. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 57 years, Al; her children Doug (Lori) Braden, Ray Braden and Brenda (Kevin) Griffiths; 4 grandchildren Amy Griffiths, Becky Griffiths, Denyse (Matt) Welsch and Andrew Murney as well as 2 great granddaughters Peyton and Avery Welsch. She is also survived by her sister Fern (Bill) Forester, brothers Wilmer Saunders and Frelan (Donna) Saunders, numerous nieces and nephews as well as Al's family. Vera's priorities were God, family and friends. Vera and Al travelled all over the world in their retirement years and were fortunate to experience all 7 continents. She was very active within McKillop United Church and loved nothing better than taking walks with her coffee group. She took pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always looked forward to planning the next family event. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014 at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 - 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge at 2:00 PM with Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, RR 8-24-6, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4P4 or the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 960 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude for the warmth and compassion provided by Dr. Benke and all of the staff of the Chinook Regional Hospital.

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