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Brayton Naused Obituary

Naused, Brayton D. age 75, of Plymouth. Born in Mpls. July 23, 1931, passed away peacefully in his home on Sept. 25, 2006. Preceded in death by loving wife of 49 years, Phyllis. Survived by daughters, Donna (Bob) Smestad, Barbara Randall (Steve Campbell), Nancy (Dwain) Kirchner; grandchildren, Lisa and Erik Smestad. He was loved and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Memorials preferred to MMRS (Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation), 383 Main Avenue, 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 or Westphal American Legion Post #251, 3600 France Ave N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Service Friday 11:00 AM at Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church and also Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Robbinsdale Chapel 763-537-2333 4239 West Broadway

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Published by Star Tribune from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2006.

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Diana Wolf

October 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. May his memory be eternal.

In Christ,

Jerome and Diana Wolf

Julene, Peter and David McKinney

September 30, 2006

Nancy, Barb and Donna: You and your families have been through so much. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We will miss Brayton's laughter and wit and remember all the fun times with the Nauseds! Take care of each other.

Robin Kellogg and Jon Simonson

September 29, 2006

Donna, Barb and Nancy,
Jon and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your families. We have many good memories that include your mom and dad.

Jill Lane

September 29, 2006

Dear Nancy, Donna and Barb,

A person continues to live on in the warmth of the memories that people have of them. Your parents are eternal people because there are so many things about them to remember with smiles and laughter. Our thoughts are with you all at a difficult time and we wish you all a feeling of peace.

Jill, Rob and Robin Lane

Rob, Suzi and girls Sycks

September 29, 2006

We are sorry to here about Brayton. We will miss him very much at the lake. We were fortunate to have him and your mom as friends. If you need anything done at the lake let me know.

Julius and Darlene Johnson

September 27, 2006

Donna, Barb and Nancy
This lose is overwhelming. We will always remember the good times. Our deepest sympathy to you.

Jim and Penny Chirhart

September 27, 2006

Brayton will be greatly missed. We will miss his smile he had every time we met him. We could never say "Brayton" without "Phyllis" or "Phyllis" without "Brayton", but now "Phyllis and Brayton" are together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve and Jill Lodin & Family

September 26, 2006

Brayton and Phyllis have been part of our family at the lake forever. I know my parents will miss them dearly. Our thoughts are with you.

Butch & Dianne Lodin

September 26, 2006

Words cannot express the loss that my family is feeling. Brayton was like family to us. Please accept our sincere condolances.

Penni Johnson (Sycks) & Kids & Rod Sycks

September 26, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Marilynn Lodin

September 26, 2006

Girls,
You know how much both your parents meant to me and my family. I was devestated to hear about your Mom as well as your Dad. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies. Will see you at the visitation.
Love Ya, Marilynn

Kevin, Paula & Jessica Monson

September 26, 2006

Our sympathy goes out to Nancy, Barbara, Donna and the rest of the Naused family with the passing away of Brayton. We were neighbors the last three years and we will miss him deeply.

Douglas Zuehlsdorff

September 26, 2006

I've enjoyed knowing Phyllis and Brayton. They were special people. He was a part of our deer hunting party for many years. I will miss them, but not forget them.

Harvey and Darlene Axel

September 26, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories bring you comfort.

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