Obituary of Lois Louise Braaten

Lois Louise Braaten, 82 of International Falls, Minnesota went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, February 20, 2017 while a resident at the Cerenity Senior Center in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. A woman of joy and unyielding perseverance gifted to be a wife and mother who cared deeply for her family. Her giving nature is the hallmark to what she left for us to follow. She leaves a Godly legacy of a profound faith, integrity, joy in all situations, and a smile for all. She will be missed by all who have come in contact with her. Lois was born to Clarence and Irene Boyum on May 18, 1935 in International Falls. Lois was the fourth of nine children, five boys, and four girls. She went to Falls High School and graduated in 1953 and married her High School sweetheart, Larry L. Braaten. After Larry was discharged from the service, they returned to International Falls to settle down. Lois was a homemaker and worked many positions throughout her time in the Falls, retiring from City Drug downtown in 1991. Lois, along with Larry, served side by side in many roles at the Evangelical Covenant Church: Sunday school, religious education, pioneer girls, and senior teens. I believe their favorite and most memorable time was when they led Sunday school classes for the very young children in the Church. After retiring they enjoyed time in Arizona during the winter months and many trips to see the grandkids in Minnesota and Oregon. Lois is survived by her two children, Lynda Braaten and Bruce (Deanna) Braaten; four grandchildren: Donald Kosterow, Dustin Kosterow, Andrew Braaten, and ReighClaire Braaten; and four great grandchildren: Ryley Kosterow, Jayden Kosterow, Sara Kosterow, and Mikayla Kosterow. She is also survived by six siblings: Helen Satterberg, Dean (Donna) Boyum, Lee (Gloria) Boyum, Ray Boyum, Loren (Marilyn) Boyum, and Nancy (Lowell) Helland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Irene Boyum; her husband of 54 years, Larry L. Braaten; a sister, Joanne (Earl) Adams, and a brother, Ervin (Muriel) Boyum. A Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 25, at Cerenity Senior Center, 1900 Webber Street, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. A Service will also be done at a later date this summer in International Falls, Minnesota at the Covenant Evangelical Church.