In Memory Of
Lavern Braden
1925
2012
Lavern Braden
July 27, 1925 — April 20, 2012
Lavern Braden, 86, of Topeka, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012.
Lavern was born July 27, 1925, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, daughter of Ernest and Vera (Neil-Cool) Norton. She attended Rossville High School, and ultimately earned her GED at age 30. She began her career at Supply Depot, worked at Topeka Tent & Awning, and retired from Adams Business Forms in 1990, after 25 years of service, having been the first female press operator.
Lavern is survived by her children, Johnny Braden, Arlington, VA; Linda (Harvey) DeWeese, Cheryl (Chuck) Habig, Christopher Braden, and Eric Braden, all of Topeka; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and step-brother, Glenn Hause, Topeka.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Blanche Hause Norton, and sister, Frances Jepson.
Lavern enjoyed fishing, bowling, and most of all, spending time together with her family.
Lavern's wishes were to be cremated. Private family inurnment will be at a later date at Rossville Cemetery. The family will have a celebratory memorial on Monday, April 23rd, at 9:00 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Topeka.
Lavern was born July 27, 1925, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, daughter of Ernest and Vera (Neil-Cool) Norton. She attended Rossville High School, and ultimately earned her GED at age 30. She began her career at Supply Depot, worked at Topeka Tent & Awning, and retired from Adams Business Forms in 1990, after 25 years of service, having been the first female press operator.
Lavern is survived by her children, Johnny Braden, Arlington, VA; Linda (Harvey) DeWeese, Cheryl (Chuck) Habig, Christopher Braden, and Eric Braden, all of Topeka; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and step-brother, Glenn Hause, Topeka.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Blanche Hause Norton, and sister, Frances Jepson.
Lavern enjoyed fishing, bowling, and most of all, spending time together with her family.
Lavern's wishes were to be cremated. Private family inurnment will be at a later date at Rossville Cemetery. The family will have a celebratory memorial on Monday, April 23rd, at 9:00 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Topeka.
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