Branum, Dorothy A. age 86, of Ham Lake, passed away on Sat., Nov. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Ernest and Viola Peterson; sister, Margaret Thompson; and brother, Alvin Peterson. Survived by children, Richard (Barbara) Branum, Clifford (Lana) Branum, Judy (Dick) Boutin, Susan (Howard) Pipkorn, Debbie (John Voges) Branum, John Branum, Jackie (Eric) Mitre, and Marty (Kim) Branum; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters; numerous nieces, nephews; other relatives, and many friends. Funeral service Friday 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave. S., Anoka. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, West Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Memorials preferred to donor's choice. "To every person who has prayed for me and for my healing - many of you I know so well and some of you I have never met. In my darkest days, you were the reason I knew the Lord had not forgotten me. I am indebted to your amazing love." Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220