Annabelle Bratlien Cabana
October 29, 1924 - May 12, 2016
The daughter of Norwegian immigrants Nicoline (Tollefson) and Erik Bratlien, Annabelle was born in Kennsington, Minnesota, and was the fourth of eleven children. Moving from Kennsington as a young girl, she grew up on a farm north of Lake Itaasca in northern Minnesota. In 1948, she moved to Minneapolis where she met her future husband Theodore (a retired Minneapolis Fire Captain) and they were married July 31, 1948. She spent most of her life caring for her family in South Minneapolis, moving to Salt Lake City with her husband in 2009, to be near her youngest son these last few years. In her younger years she loved to figure skate, was an avid cyclist, a competitive card player (especially if involved Minnesota Whist) and a voracious reader till the very end. She is survived by her loving husband Ted; her two sons Robert (Nancy) and Gary (Rose); her grandchildren Jeffrey, Christopher, Sarah, Rachael and Eric; her great grandchildren Emily, Jackson, Bennet, Kaden, Ryan, Lily, Annabelle, and Henry; and her three younger sisters, Elaine, Arlene, and Helen. She was a kind, loving and compassionate woman who was very easy to love and who will be greatly missed.
In Loving Memory
Bless Annabelle and her family who bear this loss. She remains in my memory as a bright, warm, convivial woman pleasant to be with. Condolences to my Uncle-in-law, Ted, and to Bobby and Gary and their families.
Lawrence Alan Winans
Lakeville, MN
News came yesterday that my precious 91 year-old, Aunt Annabelle slipped quietly into the waiting arms of Jesus. While the news brought immediate sadness and tears, we were blessed to have had her. No words could ever relay how she was loved. She shared with me her true loves and with a gentle spirit placed them in my heart. When I was a young child, come winter, my father would clear the pond behind our home. Eager with anticipation and excitement, I would put on my skates knowing Annabelle was going to teach me to skate. Come spring and our short lived summers, she taught me the joy of biking. I had my little girl bike and she had her 26? 10 gear Raleigh. I fell in love! When my cousin Bobby was in high school, he was so proud to get a new bike. His family went out for a ride to our house. Relaying to Annabelle how I loved his new bike, she sent me to the moon and back with by telling me I could have an old bike of his. I passed that bike on to my girls so, with a toddler in a bike seat and one in an infant backpack, we could go on long bike rides together. Loving memories I have shared with my children and grandchildren. Thank you Annabelle – Love Light and Laughter Sue
Sue Lee Winans Rogers
Lakeville, MN
Cabana Family, please know Mike and I were sadden to hear about Annabelle. I personally remember her unbelievable joyous laugh. Her ability to play cards, her soups, and her welcoming spirit. We hold you all in our prayers.
Mike and Sheralyn Bratlien
Silverthorne, Co
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So sorry for the loss of your beloved Annabelle. She was such a wonderful friend and neighbor to my Grandma, Alice Courteau. Ted and Annabelle watched over her and helped her with many things. She helped my Grandma get her pantyhose on for my wedding, now that's a true friend! I knew Annebelle well from my visits to 14th Avenue and she was a wonderful person. She was so active, always walking and biking, I admired her energy. She loved her family very much and talked about all of you so often with much affection and pride. My thoughts are with you all as you celebrate Annabelle's life. I know you will miss her greatly. Sincerely Jill Rynda (Provo)
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