Ervin Braaten

Ervin Ole Braaten

1936 - 2023

Ervin Braaten

Ervin Ole Braaten

1936 - 2023

Obituary

In Loving Memory

Ervin Braaten

August 16, 1936 - Februay 10, 2023

Ervin Ole Braaten was born August 16, 1936 at Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. He was the second son of three born to Arve and Sybil (Bjerland) Braaten. He lived on the farm, close to his grandparents and other aunts and uncles and attended West Shore School. The family continued farming until his Dad Arve bought a store in Rose Valley in 1958. He worked with his parents until 1966 when the store was sold; he then purchased land for farming with his Dad. S.E.29-38-13 became his home where he resided until September of 2022, when he moved into the Rose Valley Community Spirit Manor.

Ervin was a very community minded gentleman who assisted, chaired, and organized many things to improve his community.

In the winter, Ervin spent much of his time at the curling rink. Bonspiels were a major part of the winter for him. He helped coordinate the major repairs done to the Rose Valley Rink in 1977-1978. When he was not out “sweeping” he was out on his snowmobile with friends from the R.V. Snowmobile Club. He was also involved in the plans for building the new skating rink, of which opened in 1981. Ervin attended many games, especially when family were playing.

Ervin joined the Rose Valley Fire Department in 1981 and retired as Fire Chief in 1995. The summer saw Ervin at many local Sports Days. He was an avid fan of the Chuckwagon and Chariot Races. He was the best fan wherever his nephew Keith and Keith’s children – Blair, Brandee, Riley and Brianne were competing when it came to the races. He was a major part of the Rose Valley Sports Day organization and also the R.V. Rodeo held in the skating arena from 1995 – 2007.

One of Ervin’s holiday highlights was attending the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas for four years with family and friends. On two of the occasions the Casino made his trip very exciting!

Ervin also worked for Shamrock Ambulance as a driver when it was first establihed in Rose Valley, SK

Ervin was predeceased by his: brother Norman (1968), father Arve (1974), mother Sybil (1989), brother Obert (2010) and great-nephew Travis (2020).

Ervin is survived by his: sister-in-law Phyllis; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ervin left us to rejoin his immediate family in heaven on February 10, 2023 after a brief stay at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK.

 

"I'll Fly Away"

Some bright morning when this life is over

I'll fly away

To that home on God's celestial shore

I'll fly away

Chorus:

I'll fly away, oh glory

I'll fly away in the morning

When I die hallelujah by and by

I'll fly away

When the shadows of this life have gone

I'll fly away

Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly away

I'll fly away

Chorus:

Oh how glad and happy when we meet

I'll fly away

No more cold iron shackles on my feet

I'll fly away

Chorus:

Just a few more weary days and then

I'll fly away

To a land where joys will never end

I'll fly away

 

Memorial Service

2:00 p.m.

Monday February 27, 2023

Nut Lake Lutheran Church

Rose Valley District, SK

 

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Narfason's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium's Facebook Page (CLICK HERE)

 

Donations in memory of Ervin

may be made to the

Nut Lake Cemetery

P.O. Box 249

Rose Valley, SK

S0E 1M0

 

For those wishing to send cards of caring & sympathy

may send them to the

Braaten Family

P.O. Box 244

Rose Valley, SK

S0E 1M0

 

We are Honoured to be Caring for Ervin Braaten

Messages of sympathy & caring may be left for the family at www.narfasons.com

 

Flowers of sympathy may be ordered by calling

Narfason Flowers at 306.338.2251

 

 

 

 

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Memorial Service of Ervin Braaten

Monday, February 27, 2023
2:00 pm
Nut Lake Lutheran Church
Rose Valley District
Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada