J. Pat Braden

Obituary

Class of 1943

Jan 7, 1926 – Feb 16, 2023

J. Pat Braden, 87, of Boise, peacefully passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 16, 2013, at his home. Pat was born on Jan. 7, 1926, in Weiser, Idaho, to Leroy and Anna Braden, as the youngest of six boys. His growing-up years were spent in Weiser on 2½ acres of land, with a large garden and lots of animals. He especially loved horses. Pat grew up during the depression. From his father, he learned to work hard and the importance of dedication to family and making life secure for them. Pat learned how to be frugal and to love and serve others from his mother.

Pat graduated from Weiser High School in 1943 and attended three months at the College of Idaho. On Feb. 14, 1944, Pat entered the Marine Corps. He faithfully served in Guam, Iwo Jima, Japan, and China and was honorably discharged as a Corporal on June 12, 1946.

Pat met his wife, Lois Montgomery, at a roller skating rink in Weiser, Idaho, after he returned from serving in World War II. They were married on March 19, 1948, in Ontario, Oregon, and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Salt Lake City Temple. Pat and Lois shared their lives together in Oregon and Idaho for almost 61 years, until Lois passed away in Feb. 2009.

Pat loved people, and he was loved by everyone he met. He was full of energy, had a great sense of humor, and was a continual optimist. Pat frequently expressed his love for his family, and he was a beloved Sunday school teacher of the youth for many years, a calling he thoroughly enjoyed. Pat continued to work until he was 83 years old. He especially loved his last position as what he called, “the Vice President of the Exterior” at Idaho Independent Bank.

Pat is survived by his five children: Diane (Brent) Beliston, Ted (Brenda) Braden, Cory Braden, Randy (Deana) Braden, and Lee Braden. He has 23 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Cloyce, Harry, Earl, Carl, and Bill; and one grandson, Riley Beliston.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, Feb 23, 2013, at the LDS Church on Vista Avenue at 3020 W. Cherry Lane, in Boise, Idaho. Friends may greet the family at the church from 11:00 am – 11:45 am prior to the funeral service. A private, family interment will be held on Monday at the Idaho State Veteran’s Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel.

The family would like to express appreciation to the employees of Idaho Independent Bank for their loving support and for providing weekly meals to Pat for the past four years. We also express appreciation to Pat’s home nurse, Paris Morrow, who went above and beyond his duties to take the best care of our father. Visit relyeafuneralchapel.com.

From Lois Hill Titus