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Brenda Borash Obituary

Age 51 of Chisago City Formerly of Forest Lake Died peacefully Thursday, November 19, 2009. Brenda was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School Class of 1977. Her ties to Forest Lake continued with her involvement in the Forest Lake City Marching Band. She worked for the United States Postal Service in Vadnais Heights for over 20 years. Brenda enjoyed traveling, doing puzzles and being with her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Leopold & Eva Houle, Orlo & Maxine Hursh; mother Karen Houle. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her devoted children, Eric Bakke, Shane Bakke, Brent Borash, Jacob Borash; grandchildren, Ethan and Jordyn Bakke; father Daniel Houle; siblings, Danita Houle, Wayde (Christine) Houle; goddaughter Amanda Jorgenson; nieces and nephews, Malinda Jorgenson, Carissa Glass, Adam Houle, Trevor Houle, Brianna Houle; many other family and dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and 1:00-2:00 p.m., Tuesday at the church. Interment at Elim Lutheran Cemetery, Scandia. Memorials are preferred to the family. 651-464-3556 www.mattsonfuneralhome.com


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Published by Pioneer Press from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2009.

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November 24, 2009

To my loving sister....you are the most selfless and giving person I know. You raised 4 wonderful and giving sons.....you should be proud! I know that I am proud to be your brother. Rest in peace my dear sister.....no more pain. you will be missed. Love you! Wayde

Anne Pearcy-Wilken

November 23, 2009

I worked with Brenda in the Postal Service (Operations Support) and had been meaning to write her for such a long while, but let time get away from me for so many months. I just got her phone number from Kit last Monday and sent her a few text messages last Friday - not realizing that she was already gone. I so enjoyed Brenda and appreciated the positive attitude she always brought to her work and her great concern for others. She was a delight to work with and took great care in doing her job well. I'm so sad she's no longer here with those that love and care for her, but glad she has been spared any further suffering from all she's been through these last years.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family in hopes that your hearts will soon be eased of the loss you're going through right now. Blessings and peace to you all.

Patrice Proulx

November 23, 2009

I worked with Brenda a long time ago at the Shoreview Post Office. She was always friendly and kind and I really enjoyed working with her. I'm so very sad to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bob Williams

November 23, 2009

My thoughts and condolences to Brenda's family. I worked with Brenda for several years at the Post Office and remember all the good times and laughter. She was a fantastic person. The memories of all your great times and fun times will live forever. Think of them often and enjoy.

marilyn elsenpeter

November 22, 2009

Worked with Brenda at the Post Office , may God be with you all during his troubled time and loss of your mother.

Corliss Vadner

November 22, 2009

I first met Brenda when we took twirling lessons from Louise LaCasse when we were 13 years old and were paired up for recital routines. We marched together in the band and she "recruited" me to march several years ago with the community band. I'm so sorry her life was cut so short. My sympathies to all her family.

Colleen Adams

November 22, 2009

Shane and Family~

I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I unfortunately am working out of town and will not be able to get home for the services but please know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless~
Colleen Adams

Dave Gelle

November 21, 2009

Thinking of the family, I worked with Brenda at Shoreview Post Office

Kris Sattler

November 20, 2009

I am so sorry to hear this news. I graduated with Brenda and also knew her through the FL city marching band. She will be missed.

Kris Nelson Sattler

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