Farmington
Andrew George Braun
June 3, 1938 - July 28, 2016
Andrew George Braun, age 78, passed away in Farmington, NM on Thursday, July 28, 2016. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to William Joseph and Sara Jane Braun on June 3, 1938.
Dad has been called home, lovingly surrounded by family. Andy made his debut in Los Angeles, CA. raised as a Catholic; he served as an altar boy and considered becoming a Franciscan Monk. As a young man, Andy headed north to the Sierra Mts., where he pursued hobbies of the great outdoors, also, honing in on carpentry as his skill and trade. Andy spent his family rearing years along the Colorado River; building up Parker, Lake Havasu City and Bullhead, AZ. He worked hard and gained respect. Preretirement brought Andy and family to Round Valley and back to his beloved mountains. He joined the Eagar Fire Dept. and U.S. Forest Service, working in wildfire security and recreation. We dearly remember Andy as husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa to 10 Kids. Dad was warm, loving, caring and kind. Round Valley will remember him as "Santa," posing for photos with people and pets as he rode atop the fire truck at the end of the Night Light Parade. We will get our next bear hugs in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Braun and Sara Jane Braun, brother, Bill, sisters: Teresa and Marie.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Carol Sue Braun of 44 years; sons, Jim McGowan (Beth), Kevin McGowan (Michelle), Andy Braun (Brandy); daughter, Shelly Kimmell (Shawn), niece, Donna Strawn, nephew, James braun; grandchildren: Aimee (Jared), Amber (James), Alexandria, Adrian, Sierra (Michael), Ashley, Tod, Dallas, Jynger, Cody, Mason, 10 great grandkids.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Eagar Fire Dept. Please join us for love, memories and a toast.
Andrew's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave, in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com