Viola May Brasch

Viola May Brasch, age 89, of Cove, died September 22, 2008 at home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cove Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande.

Mrs. Brasch was born on February 24, 1919, the daughter of Burton E. and Lillie Doretta (Shubert) Waggoner in Fowler, Colorado. On May 3, 1941 she married John Brasch in Weiser, Idaho. They moved around often in their early years while John obtained his education. They managed a Youth Camp at Spirit Lake, Washington and later lived in Texas.

In 1953 they moved to Parkdale, Oregon where John was the minister for the Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Brasch loved being a minister's wife and helping her husband with all aspects of the church and was well known in taking pride in the outstanding Christmas programs that the church put on. They resided there until 1983 when they moved to Cove. Her husband preceded her in death in January 2004.

Mrs. Brasch was an avid gardener, landscaper and spent many hours reading. She did in depth study on the Book of Revelation. Family was very important to her and she always kept in contact with her many siblings over the years.

Survivors include her children, Judy Mack of Grants Pass, John Brasch of Nampa and Jim Brasch of Cove; grandson, Gary Mack of Grants Pass; sister, Irene Ovind of Palm Springs, California; brothers, Don Waggoner of Seattle and Hal Waggoner of San Jose, California; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Best Friends of Baker City, PO Box 183, Baker City, Oregon 97814.

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