Margery Eleanor Braman

Margery (Midge) Cronk Braman of Spokane passed away unexpectedly on April 17th, 2025 at 89 years old. Her journey through life was filled with family, friends, and wonderful memories. Her relationship with her Lord was her anchor. She was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on December 24th, 1935 to Forrest Cronk and Genevieve Maitland Cronk. She was raised on the farm in the Worley area and attended Worley School. She was married to George Braman for 52 years, up until his passing. She was blessed to have had four children: Ron Braman (Lois) in Fairbanks, Staci Clark (Rex) in Spokane, Sheila Schmidt (Kevin) in Spokane, and Brent Braman (deceased). She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving 30 years where she made lifelong friendships.

She enjoyed Lake Coeur d’Alene, “Her happy place”, and spent many years living in Cave Bay, Idaho. After moving to Spokane, she was able to spend many days at the Schmidt cabin, a place where many endless laughs, memories and much entertainment was enjoyed. She also spent 25 years wintering in Yuma, Arizona.

She enjoyed the simple things in life - a good cup of coffee, hairdos, flowers, boating, golf, remembering special days with special people, grandchildren’s activities, church, family, and traveling. Her travels were spent not only with her husband George, but also her sister Geraldine Drechsel and brother Mike Cronk, on road trips, cruises, and visiting over 25 countries.

Midge was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents, son Brent, brother Mike and several nieces and nephews. Her commitment to family and friends were very important to her.

Midge’s life was enriched by her wonderful grandchildren, their spouses, and her 14 great grandchildren : Erika Ellis (and her 2 children), Richard Robles (Shelbi, and their 2 children), Rose Olsen (Matt, and their 4 children), Mario Robles (Cassidy, and their 3 children), Chase Schmidt (Amber, and their 2 children) and Branson Schmidt (Brittney, and their child).

Services will be held May 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Valleypoint Church. 714 S. Pines Rd. Spokane, Wa. 99206

Private service of Celebration at the Bethel Cemetery in Steptoe, Washington at a later date.

Please consider a donation to the Worley Historical Society (℅ Barb Schultz, 28825 S. Cave Bay Rd, Worley, ID 83876) or to the Valley Point Church (714 S. Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99016