LaVerna Branson
Posted on Jul 16, 2012 | 4 commentsPOCATELLO – LaVerna Branson, 87, of Pocatello, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, at a local care center.
She was born on July 23, 1924, to Andrew and Luella Hansen in Pocatello. She was raised and attended local schools in Pocatello.
LaVerna married Jack Branson. They had three children Bud, Denny, and LeeAnn. Jack passed away in 1953 and she later married Wally Weigand.
She was employed by Western Auto, First Security Bank, IB&T Bank, Bannock Memorial Hospital and Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel. She was a hard worker, loved to work, and was very efficient in the all that she did.
She loved her family which was her whole life.
LaVerna was a lifetime member of the Elks, loved to golf and bowl. She played in many golf tournaments. She also loved to sew and knit and was an excellent seamstress.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
LaVerna is survived by her 3 children: Bud (BJ) Branson of Boise, ID; Dennis J. Branson of Show Low, AZ; and LeeAnn (Leon) Manning of Pocatello; brother Earl (Sterlla) Hansen of Salt Lake City, UT; 7 grandchildren Kellie, Shane, Tracie, Kristie, Holli, Justin, Eddie; 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 grand-puppies.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Jack Branson and Wally Weigand, brother Eldon Hansen, two sisters Wilma Schoonover and Theda Thorne, and great-grandson Dakota Manning.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2012, at Mountain View Cemetery, 36 West, Row 8.
Dear Family of Laverna; I am the neighbor across the street from where Laverna lived at the Riverside Estates. I wanted to tell you that I enjoyed visiting with Laverna a number of times while she still lived here and had planned to go to visit her and as you see I waited too long! Do Hope that her passing was not painful and I am happy that she is now with our Lord! May He comfort yu at this difficult time! Sincerely, Katherine Akers
Dear Family of Laverna, I am the neighbor across the street from where Laverna lived at Riverside Estates. I wanted to tell you that I enjoyed visiting with Laverna a number of times while she was stoill my neighbor! Sorry to hear of her passing! I Hope that it was not painful and I am glad that she is now with our Lord. May the Lord comfort you at this difficult time! Sincerely, Katherine Akers
Katherine–thank you so much for your sweet message. I appreciate those who watched out for her in your neighborhood. LeeAnn
LaVerna’s Family,
I didn’t get a chance to meet your mom, but wanted to extend the hope of peace, comfort, and healing of heart. May God be close to each of you, whispering what is needed to your hearts, exactly when it is needed. May the next several months be full of strength in the Lord.
Danny
Chaplain, Alliance Hospice