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Milo Braich
March 16, 1937 - Oct. 14, 2019
Milo was born in the village of Pobori, Budva, Montenegro to Stevo and Marija Braic. He was the eldest of their five children. Milo had dreamed of coming to America since he was a small child and his dream came true when he escaped in 1959, after serving three years in the Navy, with his cousin Ivo and another man from the former Yugoslavia. They left in a small boat with a motor from Budva to Bar, then across the Adriatic Sea to Bari, Italy. They almost didn't make it! Milo and his cousin arrived in America in January of 1960 after spending six months in an Interpol refugee camp. Milo's uncle Rade, who was Ivo's father, sponsored them.
Milo worked many jobs, sending money back to his family in Montenegro while attending school to learn English. He was a machinist for Oregon Steel Mills for 20 years and worked for Coe Manufacturing for 15 years. Milo met his wife Sally Green in 1967 at a German dance; they were married in the Greek Holy Trinity Church in 1968. They were married 51 years prior to Milo's passing. They were blessed with two children, Jeanne and Stephen. Milo was one of the founders, along with Sally, of St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church; he served as President for five years. Many services and picnics were held in their back yard. Milo and his wife Sally sponsored six refugees from the former Yugoslavia in their home in 1994 and 1995. In 1995, they were asked to go with Northwest Medical Teams to Mexico in their efforts to get medical supplies and clothing to the women and children of the former Yugoslavia.
Milo loved dancing, soccer, taking long walks, playing cards, traveling, and enjoying his nieces and nephews. Milo loved and cherished his two grandchildren, Leia and Alex. He is survived by his wife, Sally; children, Jeanne Braich and Stephen Braich; brother, George; and sister, Vukosava. His parents; sister, Stane; and brother, Goijko predeceased him.
Services were held at St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Stephen would be greatly appreciated by Milo's family.
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When I met Milo ...he told me of being on a
Communist ship..the captain went down the line of sailors standing at attention ...and asked them if they believed in God...Milo said yes...with his whole heart, mind, body and soul while he crossed himself!
I considered that to be a very brave act. I asked him what could have happened to him...and he said..he could have been court martialed
...other sailors snickered..this made me very proud of my future husband. Our first date..he met my parents. Our second we went to his church and then visited his uncles. I admired him so much. 51 years of marriage! I miss this courageous man and so very kind and giving.
Sally Braich
November 20, 2019
I was very fortunate to have known Milo and Sally through Sally's brother for many years.
Milo was very proud of his family, and being in America, from the old country that he was born into in Montenegro.
I will miss and remember Milo in a very high esteem.
My sincere condolences thoughts and prayers are with Sally and his entire family.
steve nagel
October 23, 2019
I met Milo only a few times, but i worked with Sally several years. My sympathy to his family for their loss. May good memories sustain and comfort them.
Mary Fulton
October 21, 2019
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