Mr. Norman Braaten

November 20, 1928 - September 2, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Norman Braaten announce his sudden passing at his home on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Norman is survived by his wife Marion of 64 years; son Grant (Debbie); daughters, Lavonne Taylor, Leanne (Rob) Edwards; grandchildren Michael (Josie), Jennifer (Jeff) Willoughby, Allison (Kristian) Pedersen, Cody (Jocelyn) Edwards, Ashley Edwards; great grandchildren Terry, Reed, Reese, Rhett, Karson, Brodie; and his sister Evelyn Fossum of Frontier, SK. Norman was predeceased by his siblings, Marie Winnick and Gerhart (Gay) Braaten. Norman was born near Climax, SK and lived in Frontier, SK until 1969 when they moved to High River. There were many jobs over the years but construction work was always his first choice. He built numerous houses throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. He loved working in the garden, but also working in the garage, building a variety of crafts for family and friends. Norman was known as a very quiet man with a caring, devoted, generous and gentle spirit. A Memorial Service was held at the High River Salvation Army Church on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. (117 – 2nd Avenue SE, High River, AB T1V 1M5). Interment will take place at a later date in Frontier, Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the High River District Health Care Foundation (560 – 9th Avenue SW, High River, AB T1V 1B3) www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca . To send condolences and view Norman’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River 403.652.4242.