Braun, Katherine Rempel (1912-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Sep 2 p. 27

Birth date: 1912 Dec 24

text of obituary:

KATHERINE (KAY) BRAUN

Katherine Braun died july 5. She was born Dec. 24, 1912 to jakob Heinrik and Mary Rem- pel in Eichenfeld, Ukraine. The family im- migrated to Canada in 1923, settling in Her- bert, Sask. At age 18 she moved to Vancou- ver to work as a cook for wealthy families so she could send money home. Weekends were spent at the Maed- chenheim and church. She married Nick Braun in Penticton in 1938. They farmed on Clear- brook Road, Abbotsford. She was spirited, out- going and had strong opinions. She loved guests and enjoyed cooking, and sharing her garden produce. She knit for her children and for the Red Cross and MCC. She shared her faith and volunteered in church. They travelled to many countries. She cared for Nick after he developed Parkinson's disease. Predeceased by Nick in 1992, she is mourned by sons Peter and Nick; 4 grandchildren.