English Funeral Chapels & Crematory - Memorial & Guest Registry

Isobel Braden

July 20, 1932 ~ August 31, 2005

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene.

Isobel "Issy" Braden, 73, Coeur d'Alene, died Aug. 31, 2005, at home.

Born July 20, 1932, in Kentucky to Olive and Conrad Snell, she graduated from high school in Wallace. In 1953, Isobel married Robert B. Braden Sr. in Coeur d'Alene, where they moved to in 1954.

She was a nurse's aide at Coeur d'Alene General Hospital and Kootenai Memorial Hospital, but was best known as past secretary for the Women's Bowling Association and for the Wednesday and Friday Senior League. Isobel was inducted in the Coeur d'Alene Bowling Hall of Fame in 2002.

She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crossword puzzles and traveling to Nevada for gambling junkets.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Bill Braden, Bob and Sandy Braden, Len and Barb Braden; son-in-law Bruce Storla; brother- and sister-in-law, Vernon and Betty Hitchcock; grandchildren Angie Braden, Bonnie Braden and Ted Braden, Justin Braden, Robbie Storla and Tracey Storla; and three great-grandchildren.

Isobel was predeceased by her daughter, Josie Storla, in 1999 and husband Robert Braden Sr. in 2001.

Contributions may be made to Kootenai Humane Society, P.O. Box 1005, Hayden Lake, ID 83835.

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Name: Lydia Schaffer
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Email: Schaff985@aol.com
Date: 09-02-05

I was very fond of Issy. She always brought a laugh and good times to the bowling league. Her and Bob were my favorites on bowling night. My sympathy goes out to the family. Bill, your mother was a very special person.

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Name: Rose Beacham
City: Yaak
State: Montana
Country: USA
Email: rbeacham@yahoo.com
Date: 9-3-05

I was so sorry to hear about Issy. I have so many bowling memories with her as well as the rest of the family. Some of my fondest memories are at Lake City Lanes - you could always find Issy there. She always told you things "straight up" and that was one of the things I loved about her. Billy, Bobby, Lenny and families - my heart goes out to you and I wish I could be there on Tuesday. Love you all.

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Name: Donita Rember (Goodman)
City: Post Falls
State: ID
Country: USA
Email: dolly42dogs@yahoo.com
Date: 09-03-05

I just wanted to say I'm sorry to Bob,Bill,Lennie,
Sandy, and the whole family. We just lost our Mom
just before Christmas and I know it is a hard one to endure. I loved your Mom also, just like my own. I
just said the other day to Patsy I should go see her, and I wished I would have. I remember always going there
with John in the 70's & 80's for fried chicken and holidays, she always made me feel like one of the family.
We Love you; Donita, Ranita, & Jeremy & his family

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Name: RoxAnne Zimmerman
City: Hayden Lake
State: Idaho
Email: roxinthetoolies@earthlink.net
Date: Sept.3 2005

I'm so sorry to hear about Issy. She is one of a lost era.
I had Many talks with her at the bowling allys.Issy,Bob and Josey were GOOD people. Now they can be together-in good company.

One thing Issy said to me-------Long time ago.
"I had a dream about you Roxy,I dreamed about yor hair and said it was outstanding--------Why aren't you outstanding in the rain."
Anyways we got a good laugh out of it.

We had many good laughs and I had fun bowling with her.
She will be missed.
My Thoughts are with you Billy,Bobby,Lenny and Families.

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Name: Linda Merritt Dresser
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Email: dresserfam@aol.com
Date: 09-03-05

I was so sorry to read about the passing of Issy. I remember in the days of Lake City Lanes and you always knew when Issy was around because of her wonderful laugh. She will remain within our hearts always. My sympathies to her family and friends.

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Name: Charlotte Smith, President CdAWBA
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: ID
Country: US
Email: dcsmith715@adelphia.net
Date: 09-05-2005

Izzy was such a great person to be around, the bowlers in the area are going to miss her very much. She was very much a part of all our lifes as we were with her....
She gave so much of herself to all of the bowlers. She loved what she did.
May you all have wonderful memories and may you know that many have you in their hearts and prayers.....

Charlotte Smith, President, Coeur d'Alene Women's Bowling Association and President of the Washington Women's Bowling Association
May God be with you all!!

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Name: Joan Shatzka & Ray Shatzka
City: Post Falls
State: ID
Country: USA
Email: shatzka4321@verizon.net
Date: 9/6/2005

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Name: Karen (Harding) Holm
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: kholm@phd1.state.id.us
Date: 9/6/05

I have so many memories of Issy and family at Alta & Jim Harding's home. She helped me learn pinochle and shared many holidays with us. She will be missed.