In Memory of Brandi Terese Werra (1973-2025)

Both Brandi, my first cousin once removed, and Darlene, my first cousin, passed away this year.

November 1975 – Laurie (Musa) and daughter Brandi
They were visiting Laurie’s aunt and uncle, Bev and Jack Vadnais, at their home located at 1416 6th St., White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Brandi and her husband Gabe Werra on their wedding day: October 19, 2002

In Memory of Darlene Marie Ascheman (1949-2025)

1950 – Marguerite and Bob Parker with Darlene, their first born
Marguerite is 23 years old, Bob is 26 years old and Darlene is just months old in this picture.
May 13, 1950 – 4 ½ month old Darlene outside in her playpen
February 1955 – (left to right): Avis Peltier, Jennie Vadnais, Celestine Peltier, Darlene Parker and Barb Parker
Jennie and Celestine are Darlene and Barb’s great-grandmothers.  Avis is their grandaunt.
February 1955 – Four generations: Marguerite (Vadnais) Parker, daughter Darlene, Marguerite’s father Adlore Vadnais and Adlore’s mother Jennie (Baillargeon) Vadnais
1967 – Darlene, White Bear High School graduation (17 years old)
1969 Bald Eagle Ski Club at Excelsior – Darlene performing with Clyde Bloomer
1970 White Bear Press announcing Darlene’s graduation from stewardess school
Darlene and Jim’s wedding day, November 5, 1971, St. Mary’s Church – Darlene and husband Jim Ascheman along with Darlene’s parents: Marguerite and Bob Parker
Adlore Vadnais proudly holding his granddaughter Darlene’s hand on her wedding day

Brandi and Darlene,
We miss you, we love you, we remember you.

3 thoughts on “In Memory of Brandi Terese Werra (1973-2025)”

  1. What wonderful tributes to Brandi and Darlene. The photos are precious. Seeing great grandparents and all. Cindy this is wonderful.

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