Flint, Michigan
Paul Thomas Braman, 44, of Flint Township, our beloved father, husband, brother, son and friend, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Paul was born in Midland, on Dec. 4, 1961, the son of Frederick and Barbara (Bailey) Braman. He was a resident of Flint for 6 1/2 years. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. He married LaLita Threet on Nov. 12, 1996. Paul graduated from Midland High School in 1980 and attended Western Michigan on a football scholarship, graduating with his bachelor's degree in 1985. Paul went on to own his own business in Flint, but his greatest joy in life came from his family. He adored his wife and two daughters, whom he spent all of his free time with.
Surviving are his wife, LaLita; two children, Lyndsey and Laynie; three brothers, Fred (Kirsten) Braman of New Jersey, Mark (Jennie) Braman of Colorado and Dave Braman of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Mary Kay (Jim) Manwill of Oregon, and Lisa (Louis) Vastardis of Virginia; 15 nieces and nephews that Paul loved dearly; mother and father-in-law, Ann and Richard Snyder of Flushing; two brothers-in-law, Billie Threet Jr. of Flint, and Jeff (Pam) Threet of Burton; father-in-law, Billie Threet Sr. (Debbie) of Clio. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann Braman.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road in Burton, Father Paul Cummings officiating, with burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family.
Visitation will be held today from 5 to 8 and 12 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2006, at the funeral home. Paul will be at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the Mass.
Dearest Lita, We are saddened by your loss. Paul was a wonderful man, husband, father and friend. He is going to be missed and remembered by us all. We have been customers of Paul for over 4 years and we considered him our friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your girls.
Jim & Karen Iser
July 28, 2006 | Grand Blanc, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
To the Braman family back home (Midland) We are very sorry for yet another loss in your family.
May God be with you all.
The Dean Family
S Dean
July 26, 2006 | Rochester, MI
Lita - This is such sad news. Paul always had a smile and a positive perspective to offer to everyone. He was a good person and I'll always remember the years working with him (and you). We worked hard, played hard, and enjoyed life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
Pam Cahill
July 26, 2006 | Troy, MI
Lalita and girls, When God unfolds the rose he always gets it right and you had a rose in Paul. May you draw strength from the Lord.
Cara Coggins
July 23, 2006 | Burton, MI
Lita: I only actually met you one time, although feel like I know you; we have a mutual friend in Kim and I have heard of the many good times your families have shared. I am truly at a loss for words! I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family!
Lyn Terwilliger
July 23, 2006 | Flint, MI
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Borrow
July 22, 2006 | Flushing, MI
Lita,
You've all made us feel like family. We are truely sad for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and the girls.
Scott & Amy Keys
July 22, 2006 | Flint, MI
Lita- it has been a long time since we have talked, but I was deeply saddened to hear about Paul. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely- Sue Vereecke (Driscoll)
Sue Vereecke (Driscoll)
July 21, 2006 | Brighton, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We so wish we could be there. Please know we are thinking of you and send you all our love.
Bobbie, Gretchen & Eric Norling
July 21, 2006 | Pensacola, FL
