Kaye Noreen Braun was born on January 8, 1946 to parents Elmer and Ruth (Sharbono) Mastvelten, in Sidney, MT. She attended school in Savage, MT where her family resided. She met her future husband during this time; a handsome, blonde, “ruggedly cut" Marine named Wallace “Wally" Braun. They were married June 14, 1960 and resided in Sidney, MT., where they started a family. Kaye and Wally later moved to Savage, MT. There they raised two sons. She was actively involved in the community by serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother and teaching Sunday School at her beloved First Lutheran Church. She lost the love of her life, Wally, to ALS on January 26, 2014 at their home in Savage. She was very artistic and enjoyed crafting with her Mom and Sisters. She proudly sold her projects every year at the Sunrise Festival of the Arts in the Park. Her greatest joy was hosting family meals and gathering together. Everyone was welcome at her table. She was strong in her faith and believed family was important. Those who knew her; family, friends, or the occasional stranger (although she had never met one) were greeted by a warm smile and a caring hug. Our lives are richer and blessed by her being a part of them.
Kaye passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT.
Kaye is survived by; her sons, Daryl (Sheri) Braun and Terry (Rosie) Braun; four grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren; her siblings, Don (Clara) Mastvelten and Gail (Dennis) Walla.
Kaye is preceded in death by; her parents, Elmer and Ruth Mastvelten; her husband, Wallace; her son, Robin; and her sister, Patsy Barone.