Treva Florence Veit Braithwaite was born on August 28, 1918, near the town of Hettinger ND, to Frank and Nora Veit, and passed away, at the age of 96, in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada on October 3, 2014. Treva grew up on a sheep farm, and attended a local school where she excelled in her studies. After grade school, Treva attended Plainview Academy in Redfield, SD, and graduated in 1941. From 1941 to 1944 she attended different colleges in South Dakota with a goal of teaching, but, it wasn’t until much later that she achieved her dream, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the Black Hills State University December 22, 1989, the only 71 year old graduate in her class. Treva met David Braithwaite, the love of her life, while she was teaching at the SDA grade school, and David was working at the Rapid City Implement Company as a mechanic. They fell in love and were married on March 2, 1944. During their marriage, Dave and Treva lived in Sioux Falls, Redfield, and Rapid City, S.D. Treva taught school, and she and Dave became parents to two sons, Dennis and Glen. In 2004, Treva moved to Battleford, SK, Canada to be close to her granddaughter, Tonia. Treva was a kind loving wife, mother, and, later, grandmother. She enjoyed a close walk with God, and her life was a testament to her faith. Treva loved everyone, and all who knew her, loved her back. She was close to her family, and worked very hard to help her grandchildren through church school. Treva’s vibrant personality, healthy lifestyle, vegetarian diet, exercise, and Bible study contributed to her long life. She was a precious treasure, and will be forever missed. She is survived by her son, Dennis Braithwaite, wife Gayle, and granddaughter, Sasha Braithwaite. Granddaughter Tonia Rogers, husband Danny, great-grandchildren Nathan, Katie, Amie, and Jena. Grandson Mark Braithwaite, wife Kellie, great-grandchildren, Kacie, Kami, Rylan. Grandson, Torrey Braithwaite, wife Donene, great-grandson Ezekiel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Nora Veit; husband, David Braithwaite; son, Glen Braithwaite and brothers Harold, Roy, Bud, and Dave Veit. Treva’s Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 8, 2014, at 1:30 pm, at the Rapid City Seventh Day Adventist Church at 4703 S Canyon Rd - Rapid City, SD 57702. Burial service is at Mountain View Cemetery at 1839 Mountain View RD Rapid City SD 57702.
