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Portrait of David Lee Braman Sr.
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David Lee Braman Sr.

May 10, 1954 – March 2, 2023
Lived 68 years
Sunset Memorial · Des Moines, Iowa
Passage from Dad Psalms 46:10
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Life story

David was a long time south-sider. He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1972. Shortly after graduating he proudly served in the Marines. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, he went to work for Iowa Donut Supply. When they closed in the early 2000's, he went to work for the Saydel School District where he retired 2017.

Left to cherish his memories are his son David Braman Jr, daughter Beth (Rob) Weber, granddaughters Shelby (Alex) Scott, Sheila Weber, Starla Braman and great granddaughter Eliza Scott. Brothers Robert and Boyd, sister Bette, stepdaughters Carmin Hutch and Lori Gascon, wife Sue Braman and many nephews and nieces.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Robert Sr. and Ruth Braman and brother James Braman.

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1954
Born May 10
1958
David was 4 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1962
David was 8 when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth
1975
David was 21 when Saigon fell, ending the Vietnam War
1982
David was 28 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1991
David was 37 when Operation Desert Storm began in the Persian Gulf
2007
David was 53 when the first iPhone went on sale
2016
David was 62 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
David was 68 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away March 2, age 68
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