Lavon DEAN Braaten Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Lavon DEAN Braaten of Finley, North Dakota. Lavon, born on June 12, 1947, passed away on August 19, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Braaten and Margaret Braaten (Moen); his daughter Lindsey; and his niece Kelli. He is survived by: his wife Jennifer Mears of Hebron, ND.; his son Ryan Braaten (Nikki); his grandchildren, Nora of Finley, ND. and Cole of Finley, ND.; his siblings, Dennis Braaten (Starr), JeNell Jacobson (Stan Wiebe), Debbie Walcker (Todd), Ruby Mehl (Steve), Milo Braaten (Susie Reitmeier) and Nancy Holt (Scott); and his sisters-in-law, Karen Roberts (Ralph) and Patricia Larson (Mark). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

If you wish, memorials are preferred to Finley-Sharon Dollars for Scholars, Finley Cemetery, or Finley Ambulance.