Christian Biography of Irene Brainard

Irene Faye Brainard, the daughter of Loren and Margaret (Briggs) Myers, was born on October 20, 1946 in Superior, Nebraska. She passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home at the age of 74 years, 2 months, 26 days.

Irene was the oldest of nine siblings. While growing up she attended Star country school in Jewell County, Republic public school and graduated from Superior High School in 1964. She attended Hastings Beauty Academy, and CNA - Med Aide at Kaw Valley Tech College.

She was a member of Centennial Lutheran Church since 1969 in Superior. She married Robert Rust in November of 1966 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This union was blessed with 2 daughters, Tresea and Susan. They lived in West Germany and many states until Bob's retirement from the Army after 21 years, then moved back to Superior. They later divorced. She later married David Brainard on June 15, 1989, living in Topeka until April of 1997 they moved to Mankato.

She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3355, Charter member NCOA International Auxiliary, St. Mihel American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary, Red Hats, Webber Homemakers, Jewell County Response and was active in the Relay for Life. Irene enjoyed making many prayer shawl's, afghans and especially baby afghan, and was a KSU fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Margaret; 2 brothers Everett and John; and 2 sisters Jan and Janice.

Survivors include her husband David; daughters Tresea A (Sid) Drapal of Guthrie, Oklahoma and Susan (Glenn) Rust Dennison of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and a step son David (Lisa) Brainard of Topeka, Kansas; 3 grandchildren Kristin (Joe) Selby of Edmond, Oklahoma; Alysa Drapal of Guthrie, Oklahoma; and Ryan Rust of Edmond, Oklahoma; 3 step grandchildren: Nicki (Patrick) Elliott, Kristen (Brian) Ward and Landon Ashton all of Topeka, Kansas; 13 great grandchildren: Dylan Selby of Edmond, Oklahoma; Kalan Wilber of Moore, Oklahoma; Uriah Orazco of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Jacob, Jude, Raydon and Justin Gibby all of Edmond, Oklahoma; McKenzie and Abigal Thursby, Paisley and Ava Elliott, of Topeka, Kansas; Aubrey and Charlie Ward of Topeka, Kansas; and Dylan Selby of Edmond, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her siblings, Ilene Kirk of Sutton, Nebraska, Kevin (Judy) Myers of Waverly, Nebraska, Connie (Jimmy) Taylor of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Larry (Teresa) Myers of Grand Island, Nebraska along with many nieces, nephews, other relative and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm from the Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Robert Hopkins officiating.

Music was prelude "In the Garden," congregational hymn "Lift High the Cross," solo "How Great Thou Art," and Elvis recording "Amazing Grace," with Heather Dahl as the organist and Stephanie Thayer as the soloist.

Visitation was held on Monday from 4-8 with the family present from 4-6 to greet friends.

Pallbearers were Sid Drapal, Glenn Dennison, David Brainard, Kevin Myers, Joe Selby and Terron Bauer. Honorary Pallbearers were Ryan Rust, Kalan Wilber, Larry Myers, Nathan Myers, Corey Wilhelms, Kaleb Myers, Wesley Dixon, and Quentin Colwell.

Interment was in the Rosemound Cemetery, south Hardy, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to go to Rosemound Cemetery or Centennial Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.