Born July 30, 1939 in Milton Wisconsin. Resident of Beloit WI, Colorado Springs Co, San Jose CA, Klamath Falls & Medford OR. Our beloved Mother passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 at the age of 84, in Medford, Oregon.
Preceded in death by loving husband Leroy Braman, caring parents Joan and Francis Severance, and devoted sister, Mary Jo Cunha. Survived by her adoring children, Daniel McLoud of San Jose CA, Jason McLoud of Campbell CA, siblings John Severance & wife Shirley Severance of Flagstaff AZ, and Ginger Machan of San Jose, CA. Three grandchildren (Nathan, Natalie and Jack McLoud) and three great-grandchildren (April, Tyler and Zachary McLoud) will remember her as a loving and supportive Grandma. “Auntie Bob” was always remembered on her birthday and holidays by loving nephews and nieces, including Laura Cunha, Rob Severance, Kurtis Harville, Anthony Cunha, Matthew McCloskey, Adam Severance and Sam Severance. Barbara raised her boys well as a single mother in fast growing San Jose CA while working in Silicon Valley before retiring to marry the love of her life, Leroy Braman, and to travel the country ahead of settling in Southern Oregon.
She took great joy and pride in cooking for family, celebrating holidays & birthdays, bingo nights, and spending time with friends.
A memorial service for Barbara will be held at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95124 on Friday, April 5th 2024 at 10am, with a reception to follow nearby.
Remembrances for Barbara may be donated to Hope Services, 30 Las Colinas Lane, San Jose CA 95119.
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