Raeann Germain-Broste

raeann germain-broste
Raeann Michelle Germain-Broste passed away at the U of M Hospital from complications of Cystic Fibrosis on May 19, 2015. Raeann was born on August 13, 1979 in Grand Forks, ND. She graduated from North High School, Fargo in 1998, she went on to attend Rasmussen and UMSM Colleges, graduating in 2004. Raeann is survived by her husband, Jared Broste, her mother Norma Holien, Fargo, father, Ray Germain, Grand Forks, mother- in- law Lois Broste, Moorhead, father- in -law Wayne Broste, Parshall, ND, sisters- in- law, Sheila and Dawn, niece, Maya and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 7:00 at Boulger Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be at Holy Cross South Cemetery.

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  1. She fought the “good fight” and now the battle is done; she is @ peace with our Lord in Heaven !!!
    Take Care Jared & Norma……..you have many great memories of Raeann, hold them close…….. love Bernie

  2. Raeann, you are forever in my memory a bright, cheerful classmate growing up at Shanley High School with me. You were always friendly and a friend to everyone. If I remember correctly, you lived across the street during high school and probably had the easiest commute of anyone. I always thought of you as a bit wiser and more grown up than the rest of our lot. You will be missed.

  3. My heart feels a real loss and sadness. I grew up with Raeann and have many fond memories of spending time with Raeann and her family. She will always hold a special place in my heart!! Many prayers to her family during this time.

    Love,
    Angie

  4. Ray was a very sweet person! She had a lot of friends and always had a positive attitude with plenty of smiles! I wasn’t very close to her but I will always remember her smile and hugs! I’m going to miss her. Love you Ray!

  5. Life can truly be unfair. I hope the family finds joy and peace at the short time she blessed them with.

  6. Words cannot express how disheartened I am to hear about Raeann. I am so sorry for your loss. She was truly an amazing and strong woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers

  7. So sorry for ur loss of a great lady…even though I haven’t seen her in years I’m sure nothing has changed with her personality… I send my condolences…RIP REANN…

  8. I am very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know your loved one personally, I hope knowing that they are in our loving heavenly Father’s memory will bring your family comfort during this difficult time. Very soon now we can look forward to God’s promise at a Revelation 21:4: “… Death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore, the former thing have passed away.”

  9. My thoughts and prayers go out to Raeann’s husband and family. I went to North high with her. She was such a sweet soul and so kind. She will be greatly missed.

  10. Norma, I am so sorry Raeann lost her fight. I will be thinking of her each year on August 13th as Raeann and Haley shared a birthday. My prayers are with you and your family!

  11. Raeann you will be missed by many I send prayer out to the family and friends

  12. Norma I’m do sad to hear about Raeann, she was such a beautiful girl inside and out. I’m glad I got to spend some time with her last fall, again all our condolences from the salon here too.

  13. I’m so sorry that Raeann’s life was so short. Jared, I am thankful that the two of you brought out the best in each other; I only wish you had had more time together. My heart goes out to you.

  14. Norma I am so sorry to hear of Raeanns passing, my heart and prayers go out to you. Becky

  15. My Prayers are with you all during this tough time.. I went to school with Her at Fargo North .. She was very kind hearted person she will be greatly missed. God bless.

  16. We just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all members of the family at this difficult time! Praying that God will keep His Loving Arms around you and give you Peace! May God Bless!

  17. My heart is heavy and the tears flow for everyone that misses you and loves you. I have known you a long time, I have no words to express my grief and sorrow. You were always, always, always cheerful and so sweet. You will always be known as my Madonna singer, because no one can sing it like you.
    When I see your mom, I see you and I will take comfort in that and find peace with your passing. May Norma, Jared, Gina and Bianca find peace and comfort during this difficult time and may you continue to surround them with your eternal light. May you rest in peace and fly high among the angels in heaven.
    Until we meet again, my friend, surrounded by the purple ribbon.

  18. I will remember going out with friends and running into her often. Always smiling and welcoming me to join the fun. I’m not sure I ever saw her not smiling. I will miss seeing her at events and running into her randomly. Always was a treat. No matter how much time passed it seemed like I just saw her yesterday. She really had a knack to make people feel comfortable and accepted. Truly a child of God. Raeanne you were a gift to all who were blessed to meet you.

  19. Thinking of you. I remember Raeann from when you would come to Cando to visit Mary and Norman. May you find peace in the coming days.

  20. Jared and Norma,
    I do not even know where to start with this entry. I am total disbelief that this young beautiful soul was taking from all of us to soon. Norma, I grew to love you and Raeann thru my life, all you ever talked about was her and it showed you were an amazing mother whom would do anything for this sweet face. I finally got to know Raeann soon after, and felt like i knew her even the 1st time we met, we kicked if off. I feel like i was there thru her accomplishments and thru her pain while she was sick. Who knew her fight would end way to soon. I am so sorry for your loss and believe this is going to be very tough for so many, including me. Norma i love you and you!! You and Jared are in my prayers. Condolences to the entire family and friends of Raeann, she was an ray of sunshine every time we’d see her. I sure am going to miss her and her crazy sense of humor. I love you Raeann and i wished i could have said good bye.
    Good bye my sweet friend,
    your “christina Millian” (inside joke with her and I)
    Yolanda

  21. My condolences to all of Raeann’s friends and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace pretty lady!

  22. My condolences to family, extended family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  23. You will be missed by many. You were a strong fighter. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

  24. Love you Raeann from Sean Ingebretson / by Cheryl Ingebretson. Talked to Sean on e-mail and wanted me to leave this message in your book. Love You!!!!

  25. I have many wonderful memories of Raeann as our families grew up together. To experience her laughter was nothing short of infectious and I feel gratitude for having known her. I will forever be impressed by her strength and hold my memories close. I want to extend all my love to Raeann’s family and I wish you peace.

    With respect and love,
    Liz

    My heart is heavy and I will miss you Raeann.

  26. You will be missed by so so many people. You were and are a special person to us all. I know your at peace now. My heart and prayers sent to your family in their time of healing!

  27. Raeann,
    I was so happy to have known you as your Nurse when you had to come in to the hospital for the extended days of IV’s and RT therapy to help you threw this disease.
    I say I had many good talks and fun times with you and your mother although the many inpatient stays were very difficult for you.
    I Pray that your mother and family and friends and loved ones can find some relief throughout this time of sadness as they journey threw the grief process.
    And comfort in knowing your resting with the Lord.
    I pray they may feel a healing peace from all the love and prayers from those you leave behind.
    Your memories will live on always in the hearts of those you had contact with.
    I believe you lived life to the fullest extent girl and I treasured the time I new you!
    Raeann rest in Peace .
    Jane Schank

  28. I’m so sorry to hear of Raeann’s passing. I remember her from the ‘old’ days at St. Anthony’s Junior High. Being such a small class, you got to know everyone and we were like a big family. She was a passionate person and will be missed.

  29. Norma Ann, I am very sorry for the loss of your Daughter Raeann. I know what you are going through, nothing in this world will ever replace your loss. You will think of Her every day in some way or another. Some thoughts will make you cry others will make you smile and some may even make you giggle a little. Cherish them all for the rest of your life and she will be with you always in your heart.
    In times of sadness I have found comfort and solace in prayer to our Blessed Mother who is our Mother of Sorrow as she watched Her Son die. Take Care. My Prayers are with you and your Family.

    v/r
    Jeff Holien

  30. Norma,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. Though I hadn’t seen Raeann since she graduated from MSUM, I remember watching her grow and mature throughout her college years–always with a smile even through the difficult times. What I saw is that you gave her such strong and dependable support–she matured into a lovely young lady! My prayers are with you as I too know the pain of losing a child too soon. God bless you and all of her family. May He comfort and strengthen you until you meet again.


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