Parents: Staple and Christine (Gibson) Broaddus
Mr. Broaddus loved serving his Country and community. Gene served for 2 years in the Army during the Korean Conflict then re-enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 18 years as a Bomb Disposal Expert and Trainer. He also worked at the Arapahoe County Bomb Squad port of entry and Colorado Department of Corrections as a Vocational Instructor. He served his community through service organizations such as the VFW. DAV, Elks Lodge and the Shrinners. He held a special love for Shrinners Children's Hospital. He was a follower of Christ who showed his love for others through his service to his country and the organizations who helped those in need. Gene developed a love for traveling while in the military and continued through his life. He traveled to Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. He loved traveling in his motorhome with his friends and long time companion Csilla Depue. Gene was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather showing his love with wisdom, compassion and generosity. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona Broaddus, sister Carolyn Miller and son David Broaddus. He is survived by is daughters Dailesa (William) DeVol, Becky (Hubert) Hauser, Pamela (Thomas) Holsinger-Fuchs. Sons Mark (Lisa) Broaddus, Marty (Teresa) Broaddus and Marlin Broaddus. 13 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass is set for 11:00 AM Thursday October 20, 2022 at the Upper Room Church of God in Salida.
Mr. Broaddus loved serving his Country and community. Gene served for 2 years in the Army during the Korean Conflict then re-enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 18 years as a Bomb Disposal Expert and Trainer. He also worked at the Arapahoe County Bomb Squad port of entry and Colorado Department of Corrections as a Vocational Instructor. He served his community through service organizations such as the VFW. DAV, Elks Lodge and the Shrinners. He held a special love for Shrinners Children's Hospital. He was a follower of Christ who showed his love for others through his service to his country and the organizations who helped those in need. Gene developed a love for traveling while in the military and continued through his life. He traveled to Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. He loved traveling in his motorhome with his friends and long time companion Csilla Depue. Gene was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather showing his love with wisdom, compassion and generosity. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona Broaddus, sister Carolyn Miller and son David Broaddus. He is survived by is daughters Dailesa (William) DeVol, Becky (Hubert) Hauser, Pamela (Thomas) Holsinger-Fuchs. Sons Mark (Lisa) Broaddus, Marty (Teresa) Broaddus and Marlin Broaddus. 13 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass is set for 11:00 AM Thursday October 20, 2022 at the Upper Room Church of God in Salida.
Parents: Staple and Christine (Gibson) Broaddus
Mr. Broaddus loved serving his Country and community. Gene served for 2 years in the Army during the Korean Conflict then re-enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 18 years as a Bomb Disposal Expert and Trainer. He also worked at the Arapahoe County Bomb Squad port of entry and Colorado Department of Corrections as a Vocational Instructor. He served his community through service organizations such as the VFW. DAV, Elks Lodge and the Shrinners. He held a special love for Shrinners Children's Hospital. He was a follower of Christ who showed his love for others through his service to his country and the organizations who helped those in need. Gene developed a love for traveling while in the military and continued through his life. He traveled to Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. He loved traveling in his motorhome with his friends and long time companion Csilla Depue. Gene was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather showing his love with wisdom, compassion and generosity. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona Broaddus, sister Carolyn Miller and son David Broaddus. He is survived by is daughters Dailesa (William) DeVol, Becky (Hubert) Hauser, Pamela (Thomas) Holsinger-Fuchs. Sons Mark (Lisa) Broaddus, Marty (Teresa) Broaddus and Marlin Broaddus. 13 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass is set for 11:00 AM Thursday October 20, 2022 at the Upper Room Church of God in Salida.
Mr. Broaddus loved serving his Country and community. Gene served for 2 years in the Army during the Korean Conflict then re-enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 18 years as a Bomb Disposal Expert and Trainer. He also worked at the Arapahoe County Bomb Squad port of entry and Colorado Department of Corrections as a Vocational Instructor. He served his community through service organizations such as the VFW. DAV, Elks Lodge and the Shrinners. He held a special love for Shrinners Children's Hospital. He was a follower of Christ who showed his love for others through his service to his country and the organizations who helped those in need. Gene developed a love for traveling while in the military and continued through his life. He traveled to Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. He loved traveling in his motorhome with his friends and long time companion Csilla Depue. Gene was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather showing his love with wisdom, compassion and generosity. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona Broaddus, sister Carolyn Miller and son David Broaddus. He is survived by is daughters Dailesa (William) DeVol, Becky (Hubert) Hauser, Pamela (Thomas) Holsinger-Fuchs. Sons Mark (Lisa) Broaddus, Marty (Teresa) Broaddus and Marlin Broaddus. 13 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass is set for 11:00 AM Thursday October 20, 2022 at the Upper Room Church of God in Salida.
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Interred: Apr 6, 2023
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