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Napavine, Washington
1944 - 2010
Stephen Braack of Napavine, Wash., passed away April 12, 2010.
He was born July 2, 1944, at home in LeBam, Wash., to Louis and Lucille Braack.
He served in the Air Force from 1963 to 1967, serving in Thailand, Okinawa and Vietnam as a communication specialist receiving the Vietnam Service Medal.
In 1964 he married the love of his life, Betty Powers. Together they had three children, Bill Braack of Silver Lake, Stephanie Park of Kuna, Idaho, and Karin Uhrich of Napavine.
After Al's injured in a diving accident in 1971, he and Betty moved to Longview, and after raising their kids they moved to Napavine in 1995. The most important thing in his life was his children and grandchildren. He considered his daughter-in-law, Charlene Braack, and his two sons-in-law, Stuart Park and Steve Uhrich, as his own. It was not uncommon for him to be seen riding around town in his wheel chair with one of his grandchildren riding on his feet. He has nine grandchildren, Mitchel, Jeffrey, Allison, Karlene, Johnathan, Cheyenne, Rachel, William and Erika.
A celebration of Al's life will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at the home of his son, Bill Braack, 313 Silver Shores in Silver Lake.
Arrangements are by Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
To the family of Stephen Braack: Those who have died will never be forgotten. Their sacrifice for their country will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish freedom. Remembering your loved one. Condolences,
Lower Columbia DAR Ladies
April 21, 2010 | Kelso/Longview, WA
I am so sorry to here of the passing of Al, Stephen. When ever I was in his home he always treated me with the utmost respect. I very much appreciated his friendship. I know he was a wonderful grandfather to my 2 grandchildren, Allison and Cheyenne. They always talked about him with the greatest of love and respect. My thoughts and prayers go out to the rest of the family, especially to Karin, Steve and the girls. Your father/grandfather is in Heaven looking down on you. I know he is very...
Joyce Reynolds
April 16, 2010 | Sandy, UT
As a young girl in Junior High in 64, I remember when my cousin Al and Betty got married. I remember thinking they were the most beautiful couple on earth, and so in love. When Al had his accident, I recall thinking that it would rob them of all the joy I imagined such a couple so in love would have. How wrong I was! I'm so glad to know he lived a full and wonderful life, filled with the love of his wife, children, and grandchildren. My sincerest condolences to all who knew him and love him....
Barb Matthews
April 15, 2010 | Olympia, WA
I greive the loss of Al, but knowing that he isn't in a wheel chair anymore brings a bit of peace to it all. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man.
Betty (Powers) Van Riper
Betty Van Riper
April 15, 2010 | Kelso, WA
Al and I were neighbors out in CVG on Oak Street when we were just kids. Al's Dad, Lou was a former Golden Gloves Champion boxer. He took Al and me out in the front yard and taught us how to box. I was several years older then Al so I had a weight and height advantage over Al, but he stood in there and took the best I had waiting for his opportunity. He really rung my bell several times with his left jab and right cross. Eventually our families moved from Oak Street and I lost track of...
April 15, 2010
I was raised in Napavine, and when i would come home to visit. Mr.Braack was always so friendly, he will be missed,
God Speed
Sandy Norton
April 15, 2010
Being in the unusual position of being both a cousin (by blood), and a nephew (by marriage- do NOT ask me to explain), I always felt a unique and special kinship with Al (can't get used to calling him "steve") and Betty. As a young aduilt I felt very close to both of them, and regret losing touch with them for so long. Even with his own very serious health concerns, he never failed to encourage me when given the opportunity. What I remember most is his unusual and sometimes ribald sense...
Dan Powers
April 14, 2010 | Yelm, WA
