Kathryn Francis Brainard Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Kathryn Francis Brainard of Idaho Falls, Idaho, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Kathryn left this world on December 14, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Kathryn Francis Brainard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Kathryn departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Kathryn. Though Kathryn may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ronald Douglas Burgess and Thelma Edna Campbell Burgess; her husband Raymond Brainard; and her sister Susan Monty. She is survived by: her sons, Douglas Brainard (Katrina) of Idaho Falls and Craig Brainard (Rebecca) of Pocatello, ID; and her siblings, Joanne Burgess (Arlene Firtion) of Enfield, CT and Barry Burgess (Kim Knudsen) of Mount Vernon, WA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
