Sept. 29, 1944 – April 27, 2007
Elmer M. Branson, 62, of Sweet Home died April 27, 2007.
He was born Sept. 29, 1944 in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Elmer and Gladys (Carper) Branson.
Mr. Branson came to Sweet Home in the early 1960s. He found work in logging and soon became one of the best timbercutters around. In 1987, he was injured while on the job, causing him to retire. He continued to enjoy the outdoors while camping and hunting with friends and family.
Mr. Branson was a bit of a philosopher and offered his helpful advice often to his family. He enjoyed his Trail 90’s and rode them often.
He is survived by his wife, Christena Branson of Sweet Home; children, Todd Branson of Sweet Home, Shawn Berry of Albany, Kari Collins of Salem, Stephanie Rucker of Sweet Home, Wendy Horner of Sweet Home and Eric Branson of Seattle; three sisters and one brother; and 11 grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at The Waterhole Tavern in Sweet Home.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.