Arnetta “Pete” was born on November 3, 1932 in Glasgow, Montana to Herbert and Elizabeth Jenson Fullerton. Arnetta was one of 14 kids on the family farm south east of Glasgow. She attended West Galpin for grades 1-6, and then graduated from Glasgow High School in 1949.
Arnetta married Norris Clayton Braaten on November 5, 1950 in Glasgow. Arnetta and Norris farmed 8 miles west of Glasgow (Tampico Community). A daughter Kay Ann was born to them August 21, 1951. Son, Norman was born to the Braaten family August 17, 1957. Arnetta worked at the Montana Cafe, Joe’s Meat Market, Gallagher’s and the J.C. Penney Store for many years.
Arnetta began working in the Home Health Care business for many years gaining a self-proclaimed degree in doctoring. She was forever self-diagnosing herself and others. Arnetta loved the outdoors and was well-known for her long walks on the Tampico highway. She worked hard on her lawn and loved to work in her garden. Arnetta was a skilled fisherman (in her mind) and loved to entertain her grandchildren with stories and staying at Gramma’s house was her grandchildren’s love. She loved sports and was a die-hard “Yankee” fan. Often she would call and find out what station the game was on and then hang up immediately to watch the game.
Arnetta loved following her son Norm’s basketball and baseball games both in high school and college. She became an avid Nashua Porcupine fan as her grandchildren attended Nashua. Later in life Arnetta became a Scottie fan again and was a well-known critic of referees. Her favorite times were always being with her family. Arnetta spent the last several years residing at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point.
She is survived by her daughter, Kay Ann (Tony) Holstein of Yuma, Arizona, son, Norm (Stacy) of Fort Peck. She has two grandchildren, Marisa (Walker) Collins of Glasgow, and Dustin Braaten of Fort Peck. Arnetta has one great grandson, Keylo Ryder Collins. She is also is survived by step grandchildren Jill (Scott) Sanders of Glasgow and DeeDee (Lyle) Franzen of Glasgow. Arnetta is also survived by her brother Harold “Gub” Fullerton of Arlee.
Arnetta was preceded in death by twelve brothers and sisters and her husband and love of her life, Norris in 1982.