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Lesley Brubakken Obituary
St. Cloud
Formerly of Britton, SD
March 12, 1966 - December 28, 2012
Gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 - 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, St. Cloud for Lesley S. Brubakken, 46 of St. Cloud who died Friday, December 28, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Lesley is survived by her children, Coltan Carlen of St. Cloud, Courtney Carlen of St. Cloud, Austin Poepping of St. Cloud; mother, Jean "Susie" of Britton, SD; sisters, Jody (John) Zueger of Bath, SD, Shannon (Tom) Martins of Britton, SD; grandson, Cameron of St. Cloud; and boyfriend, Scott Rheingans of St. Cloud; nieces, Taylor, Allie, Jordyn Zueger and Mackenzie Martins. She is also survived by many cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald; maternal and paternal grandparents.
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for Lesley Brubakken
Debbie Ellingworth
February 16, 2013
I had Austin at my daycare in Wadena, Mn. when he was about 2yrs. old. I am sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.
Melissa & John Cusick
January 1, 2013
Lesley was always smiling and laughing. Many memories from high school for both John and I. Our prayers are with all of you as you travel this difficult path. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherlyn (Carl) Anderson
January 1, 2013
Rest in peace, Lesley.
Scott Andrews
December 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lesley's family. Lesley will be missed by us all!
Karen Duerre Bodway
December 30, 2012
I went to high school with Lesley-she always had a smile on her face and I remember her laugh. My sympathy and prayers, Karen Duerre Bodway
Shelley Cease
December 30, 2012
Many memories at BHS class of 1984. Rest in peace Lesley.
Randi Meyer
December 30, 2012
Lesley and I were classmates at BHS. She was always a kind person. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Erin McMahan Pruitt
December 30, 2012
Leslie was always such fun back in HS. She was always laughing!! Thoughts and prayers to all who loved her.
Mike and Julie Dinger
December 30, 2012
Through the years Mike and I have spoken often about Lesley, during our high school days, especially about her incredible intellect. We send many prayers and much love.
Angie Bennett (Grimsrud)
December 30, 2012
My heart goes out to Lesley's family and friends. She will be greatly missed. I wish you all peace.
Shelley Cease
December 30, 2012
Lots of memories for the class of 1984. My thoughts and prayers to her family. My last chance to visit with her was a few months ago. Rest in peace.
Scott, Jan & Dakota Thayer
December 30, 2012
So sorry to hear that Lesley passed away! Our prayers are with the family.
vicky haven
December 30, 2012
What I loved most about Les was that she loved to laugh at whatever I said. I didnt even have to be that funny and she rewarded everyone with a full belly laugh.
Debbi Gohman
December 30, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Lesley passed away. She always had a smile on her face when I seen her. I'm going to miss her singing "Harper Valley PTA" at kareoke. My prayers are with all of you.
Steve Bruce
December 30, 2012
I have many fond memories of my friend and classmate Lesley. I send my thoughts and prayers to all of those in her family. Deepest sympathies.
Linda Sjodin
December 30, 2012
Lesley, my friend...I am so sad knowing your bright smile is no longer in this world. May you rest in peace and look down on me from time to time. I love ya, girl!
Dawn Weddle (Harstad)
December 30, 2012
We were best of friends at BHS - I have so many fond memories of her during those years. My thoughts and prayers go out to her mother, sisters and her children.
Audrey Popp
December 30, 2012
my deepest sympathy to the family...
Patricia Carlen
December 30, 2012
The Carlen family farm in Havana, ND sends our deepest sympathy and prayers through this difficult loss. It was great to see your smiling face @ Cameron's baptism
Scott
December 30, 2012
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death... Amen
Roellen Brandt
December 29, 2012
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennie Johnson-Niven
December 29, 2012
Lesley will be missed. It was so nice catching up with her via Facebook the past few years. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!
December 29, 2012
Lesley will be greatly missed by many. her big smile and heart were always so welcoming. We were great friends in HS. wish we would have kept in touch.
Tina Evenson
Lisa Popp
December 29, 2012
my deepest sympathy
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