Berniece Braaten
June 7, 1914 ~ January 14, 2014
Berniece Glendora Oscarson Braaten of Fargo, formerly of Kindred, passed away on January 14, 2014, surrounded by family. She was born to Oscar & Louise Oscarson on June 7, 1914, at their home near Colfax, ND. She was baptized in Stearns Lutheran Church by Pastor Engebretson June 21, 1914 and confirmed June 2, 1928, in Richland Lutheran Church by Pastor Nelson.
Berniece loved school and attended Richland County schools and graduated from Christine High School with honors. She was trained as a nurse and worked at the Fargo Hospital.
Berniece met Oscar Braaten at the Crystal Ballroom in Fargo and they were married October 12, 1938 in the Richland Lutheran Church. They were married for 53 years.
Berniece was the ultimate church lady at Gol Lutheran Church near Kindred. She was a council member for 6 years, assistant organist for 25 years, Sunday School teacher for 16 years, and Sunday School superintendent for 8 years. She always eagerly provided food and support for any function at the church.
Berniece was a 4-H leader for 15 years and treasured her time with young people. She was president, secretary and delegate for the Kindred Senior Citizens for 13 years. She served as president for the Kappa Delta Mothers Club at NDSU. She was an active volunteer at the Sons of Norway in Fargo.
In 1969, she took advanced nursing training and became a private nurse of 18 years.
Her joys in life came from music, photography, gardening, volunteering, and travel to Norway with family.
Berniece is survived by son Odell (Marjorie) Braaten and daughter Sharon (Michael) Anderson; three grandchildren, Jody Link, Robert (Kelly) Braaten, and Aaron (Jenny) Anderson; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas Braaten, Jaden Link, and Brynn Anderson; and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by two brothers, Lynal and Orvin, parents Louise and Oscar Oscarson, step-father Ole Jacobson, infant daughter Sharon Lou, and husband Oscar Braaten.
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Rolla ND
A life well lived.
Sharon,
I remember years ago having a discussion with you about your mother. I could sense the loving relationship you had with her. May your good memories give you joy and peace.
Dear Sharon, Odell and family members,
Your mother was such a wonderful warm person and will be missed by many. We always enjoyed visiting with her. She was a delight. We have sent a donation in her memory to Riverview Place where she was highly regarded by residents and staff and she can live on in their good work.
Sincerely,
Jay and Rita Hannesson
I am thinking about you & your family as you celebrate your Mom’s life and mourn her passing. God bless you all.
Moorhead Minnesota
Berneice Braaten grew up in our part of the world by Abercrombie – Christine area.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family. she was a very nice lady.
Maricopa AZ
Odell and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
Fargo, North Dakota
Dear Odell, Sharon & Family
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Berniece was such a delightful person to know and visit with. She always had a smile and touched so many lives for the better. May her memory be blessed for living and enjoying so many years!
Sincerely, George & Karen Kruse
West Fargo ND
Odell & Marge: Sorry to read of your mothers passing.
Walcott ND
Dear Odell, Sharon and family,
Blessings to each of you. We always felt that Oscar and Berniece were so nice and enjoyed visiting with them. Know that we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Herb and Kay Berg
Minneapolis Minnesota
We join you in thanks for a wonderful life and in grief of having to say good-bye to a dear Mother. Blessings on the journey!