Beverly M. Braaten
May 15, 1928 ~ February 11, 2021
Beverly’s Live Streamed Funeral Service can be viewed below starting at 10:45 A.M.:
Beverly May Braaten, 92, West Fargo, ND, formerly Casselton, ND, died on February 11, 2021.
Beverly was born May 15, 1928, at Fargo, ND, to Edwin and Luella (Brusch) Laske. She attended grade school at Woods, ND, and graduated from Leonard (ND) High School in 1946. She attended St. Johns Nursing School in Fargo and became an RN in 1950, starting a life-long career in nursing. That same year she married Reuben Braaten at Leonard. They lived in Fargo and Grand Forks, ND, Fergus Falls and Bemidji, MN, before moving to Casselton in 1966 where she was the first nurse at the first Dakota Hospital satellite clinic. She retired in 1994.
Bev was a member of Martin’s Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, was a church choir member, and directed the children’s choir. She was active in the church’s quilting group. God and her family were foremost in her life. Bev thoroughly enjoyed preparing and serving delicious food for family gatherings where the presence of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren would light up her face.
Beverly is survived by Brad (Sue), Casselton; E. Jon, Fargo; Paula (Jon) Erickson, Kindred, ND; and Maureen (Larry) Hahn, Fargo. Grandchildren, Kelsey Braaten, Mallory (Kris) Poulson, Adam Braaten (Emily Anderson), Rachel (Brady) Bergquist, C.J. (Alison) Erickson, Dustin Erickson (Blair Olsen), Dylan Erickson, Matt (Addie) Hahn, and Nicole (Nol) Chine, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Audrey Williams, Vancouver, WA. Preceded in death by her husband, Reuben in October, 2020, a sister, Marguerite Nystul, and a great-granddaughter.
The family wishes to express thanks to Hospice of the Red River Valley and New Perspective Senior Living. Also, the family requests consideration of memorials to Hospice of the Red River Valley or a charity of your choice.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Martin’s Lutheran Church, Casselton, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Please wear a mask. Her service will be live streamed and can be viewed on Boulger Funeral Home’s website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com for those unable to attend. Burial will be at Casselton Cemetery.
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Bev was such a sweet person and she will be missed
Paula and Jon,
So sorry to hear about your mother passing away Paula. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is so sad to see our parents pass away but to know they will be together once again for eternity in Heaven and no more aches and pains is a blessing. God Bless you guys
Enjoyed all the combined family gatherings we had. Always felt welcomed. Keep all your memories close in your heart but bring them out often to enjoy with laughter and tears. Love and prayers to all of you.
Jean and Rod Lamberson
Paula,
Sorry to hear first about your dad and now your mom. It is sad to see that generation pass. We shared the news with Mom on Valentines day.
Bev was a joy to be around So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed by many.
Bev was the nurse at the Casselton clinic when my children were born. I learned to love her, she was so kind.
Brad, Jon, Paula and families
Your mom was a beautiful person and I’m so sorry for your loss.
You’re in my prayers.
Dear Braaten Family,
We have such wonderful and fun memories of both your parents. We lived in Casselton from 1966-1982 and spent time with both of them… especially your Mom at the clinic. Heaven is a little brighter with both of them there and they are together again❤️! Sending good thoughts and prayers for all of you, Judy and Michael Drew
So very sorry for your loss.
Paula & Jon
So sorry. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Parents are missed forever. We keep them in our hearts.❤
Paula & Maureen,
M sincere sympathy in the death of Bev. She was a delight to work with at the Casselton clinic. As a young doctor she taught me so much! I’m really glad I was able to greet her last fall at Reuben’s service.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Family of Beverly Braaten:
So sorry to hear of Bev’s death. She was one of the original tenants at Sundance Manor, and she and Reuben got us started on jigsaw puzzles.
We served snacks with coffee and often had potlucks. She was a very good cook. I still have some of her recipes;
A memorial in her name is being sent to Hospice.