Louise Braun, 69, Colfax resident
Louise Abbott Braun died peacefully at home in Colfax surrounded by her family Thursday, May 29.
She was born Sept. 10, 1934 to Eldon and Lilly (Chaney) Abbott at the homestead in Viola, Idaho. Louise graduated from Moscow High School and the University of Idaho. Her teaching career started at Lewiston High School, then included Moscow, University of Idaho, Colfax, Endicott, and finally St. John, where she retired in 1997l
As a first-grader, Louise announced to her family that she was going to be a teacher. She dedicated the rest of her life as an educator. In addition to French, English and drama, Louise taught students to desire knowledge. She believed in pushing her students to accomplish the most they could in life with determination and without compromise. One student recently sent a note saying "Thank you for taking me to the threshold of my own mind."
In addition to teaching, Louise produce and directed many community plays with her partner Arden Johnson. When Louise was not teaching or directing plays, she spent her time reading and writing letters daily.
In her retirement, she was able to dedicate more time to her family, flower garden, books, writing letters and continuing her education at Washington State University.
Louise is survived by her husband; two sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Her eldest son, Phillip Braun died in 1988. [Survivor names omitted per Find a Grave policy.]
Louise will be honored with a private memorial service at the Viola Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances be made to the Whitman County Home Health and Hospice, or the St. Jon Library fund.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Wed., May 26, 2004
Louise Abbott Braun died peacefully at home in Colfax surrounded by her family Thursday, May 29.
She was born Sept. 10, 1934 to Eldon and Lilly (Chaney) Abbott at the homestead in Viola, Idaho. Louise graduated from Moscow High School and the University of Idaho. Her teaching career started at Lewiston High School, then included Moscow, University of Idaho, Colfax, Endicott, and finally St. John, where she retired in 1997l
As a first-grader, Louise announced to her family that she was going to be a teacher. She dedicated the rest of her life as an educator. In addition to French, English and drama, Louise taught students to desire knowledge. She believed in pushing her students to accomplish the most they could in life with determination and without compromise. One student recently sent a note saying "Thank you for taking me to the threshold of my own mind."
In addition to teaching, Louise produce and directed many community plays with her partner Arden Johnson. When Louise was not teaching or directing plays, she spent her time reading and writing letters daily.
In her retirement, she was able to dedicate more time to her family, flower garden, books, writing letters and continuing her education at Washington State University.
Louise is survived by her husband; two sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Her eldest son, Phillip Braun died in 1988. [Survivor names omitted per Find a Grave policy.]
Louise will be honored with a private memorial service at the Viola Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances be made to the Whitman County Home Health and Hospice, or the St. Jon Library fund.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Wed., May 26, 2004
Louise Braun, 69, Colfax resident
Louise Abbott Braun died peacefully at home in Colfax surrounded by her family Thursday, May 29.
She was born Sept. 10, 1934 to Eldon and Lilly (Chaney) Abbott at the homestead in Viola, Idaho. Louise graduated from Moscow High School and the University of Idaho. Her teaching career started at Lewiston High School, then included Moscow, University of Idaho, Colfax, Endicott, and finally St. John, where she retired in 1997l
As a first-grader, Louise announced to her family that she was going to be a teacher. She dedicated the rest of her life as an educator. In addition to French, English and drama, Louise taught students to desire knowledge. She believed in pushing her students to accomplish the most they could in life with determination and without compromise. One student recently sent a note saying "Thank you for taking me to the threshold of my own mind."
In addition to teaching, Louise produce and directed many community plays with her partner Arden Johnson. When Louise was not teaching or directing plays, she spent her time reading and writing letters daily.
In her retirement, she was able to dedicate more time to her family, flower garden, books, writing letters and continuing her education at Washington State University.
Louise is survived by her husband; two sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Her eldest son, Phillip Braun died in 1988. [Survivor names omitted per Find a Grave policy.]
Louise will be honored with a private memorial service at the Viola Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances be made to the Whitman County Home Health and Hospice, or the St. Jon Library fund.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Wed., May 26, 2004
Louise Abbott Braun died peacefully at home in Colfax surrounded by her family Thursday, May 29.
She was born Sept. 10, 1934 to Eldon and Lilly (Chaney) Abbott at the homestead in Viola, Idaho. Louise graduated from Moscow High School and the University of Idaho. Her teaching career started at Lewiston High School, then included Moscow, University of Idaho, Colfax, Endicott, and finally St. John, where she retired in 1997l
As a first-grader, Louise announced to her family that she was going to be a teacher. She dedicated the rest of her life as an educator. In addition to French, English and drama, Louise taught students to desire knowledge. She believed in pushing her students to accomplish the most they could in life with determination and without compromise. One student recently sent a note saying "Thank you for taking me to the threshold of my own mind."
In addition to teaching, Louise produce and directed many community plays with her partner Arden Johnson. When Louise was not teaching or directing plays, she spent her time reading and writing letters daily.
In her retirement, she was able to dedicate more time to her family, flower garden, books, writing letters and continuing her education at Washington State University.
Louise is survived by her husband; two sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother. Her eldest son, Phillip Braun died in 1988. [Survivor names omitted per Find a Grave policy.]
Louise will be honored with a private memorial service at the Viola Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances be made to the Whitman County Home Health and Hospice, or the St. Jon Library fund.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Wed., May 26, 2004
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