Lois Edith Braden

Lois Edith (Montgomery) Braden Lois Edith Braden, 79, of Boise, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, Feb. 20, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family. Lois was born on July 11, 1929, in Buhl, Idaho, to Jerold and Melba Montgomery, as the fifth of ten children. The family later moved to Ontario, Ore., where she graduated from high school. Lois learned responsibility, patience, and hard work growing up on a small farm. She met her husband, J. Pat Braden, at a roller skating rink in Weiser, Idaho, after he returned from serving in World War II. They were married on March 19, 1948, in Ontario, Ore.; and their marriage was later solemnized in the L.D.S. Salt Lake City Temple. Lois and Pat have shared their lives together in Oregon and Idaho for almost 61 years. Lois loved to garden and was known for her beautiful roses and flower gardens in her backyard. She was a strong, quiet woman with a kind heart. Lois is survived by her husband and five children: Diane (Brent) Belliston, Terry (Brenda) Braden, Cory Braden, Randy (Deana) Braden, and Lon Braden. She has 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and four sisters: Cliff (Helen) Montgomery, Vern (Joy) Montgomery, Donna (Lloyd) Warner, Roma Hamrick, Velma (Wes) Laney, and Jeannie (Jerry) Evenson. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Tom and Jim Montgomery; one sister, Julia Jensen; and one grandson, Riley Belliston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at the L.D.S. Church off Vista Avenue at 3020 W. Cherry Lane, in Boise, Idaho. Friends may greet the family at the church, starting at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2009 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. www.relyeafuneralchapel.com