Ruby I. Brafford (1919-2004)

BRAFFORD

Posted By: Padriag (email)
Date: 3/8/2008 at 10:32:34

In Memory: Ruby Brafford
(April 3, 1919 - January 8, 2004)

Ruby Brafford, 84, a long time resident of Des Moines, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2004 at the Polk City Care Facility.

Ruby was born near Tennant, Iowa. She enjoyed working in her garden, caring for her cat, playing cards, collecting pretty glass ware and visiting with her family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Alvin (Melba) Noehren of Garner and Wayne (Bev) Noehren of Olathe, Kansas; three grandchildren, Jill M. Noehren of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Chad W. (Aimee) Noehren of Cedar Rapids and Christine A. (Joel) Sandersfeld of Olathe, Kansas; three step grandchildren, Bradley A. (Lori) 'Tilden of Cedar Rapids, Darcy J. Tilden of Sac City and Kimberly S. Bogs of Cedar Rapids; three great-grandchildren, Jacob R. Sandersfeld, Noah W. Sanderfeld and Laura K. Noehren; and a special cousin, Leona Knorr of West Des Moines.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl W. Noehren and Everett J. Brafford and three brothers, Homer, Howard and Ivan Carlsen.

Visitation was held Sunday afternoon at the Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines with funeral services held Sunday at 5 p.m. at Westover. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa.

Gazette
January 15, 2004