Walter Broadis

WALTER BROADIS

Walter Thomas Broadis, passed away June 17, 2003 at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Walter was born June 27, 1920 in Woodrow , Sask. He served in the Armed Forces during the Second World War from 1942 until 1945. Upon his return he farmed until moving to Moose Jaw in 1947, working for Robin Hood Mills before commencing employment with CP Rail where he worked until his retirement in 1981. Walter loved gardening and going for coffee and suppers. Predeceased by his father, William in 1972; mother, Bertha in 1967; and brother, Alvin in 1979. Walter is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine; and their children: Kenneth (Mildred); Richard (Brenda); Sharon (Alan) Zimmerman – all of Regina; Keith of Moose Jaw; sister, Margaret Cassidy of Marysville, Washington; brother, Howard (Dorothy) of Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Andrea Broadis, Dionne Broadis, Justin and Chelsea Zimmerman; and two great-grandchildren all of Regina; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Monday, June 23, 2003 at 10:00 am . Jim Atcheson and Lloyd Kneesch will officiate. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted by Roscoe Steele. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery . Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford Street East , Moose Jaw , S6H 0E1 , would be appreciated. In living memory of Walter, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.

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Allen and Peggy Vevang - Saskatoon, Sask.: Our sincere sympathy to the Broadis family.

Murray & Linda Puffalt and family: Dear Elaine, Ken and Mildred, Keith, Richard, Sharon, Dionne and Andrea: We wanted to be with you today, but livestock is keeping us at home. We appreciate the many times we spent in your home in Moose Jaw. We know that there will be a gap in the family now that only a husband, father or grandfather can fill, but hope you will find comfort in knowing that Walter spent many years preparing for this day. With love and best wishes, Murray & Linda and family

Lyle and Louise Bradford - Vernon, B.C.: We would like to send our deepest sympathy in the recent lose of your husband and father.

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