Gerald Nelson Broadbent

Gerald was born July 4, 1926 in Provo, Utah; the Son of Ransom Golden Broadbent and Madaline Anderson. He returned home to his Heavenly Father on February 8, 2016 to his Sweetheart Shirley Joy. Gerald married his sweetheart Shirley Joy Wanberg on February 6, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple and was sealed for all time and eternity, and now has joined her in Heaven. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 1959. After the military he worked as a TV repairman and also worked in the Solar business. He resided in Vista California for 30 years then retired and returned to Utah with his wife in December 1992. Gerald was active in the LDS church and worked in the Jordan River Temple with his wife for many years. He loved his church callings, was a very humble man and loved his Heavenly Father. He loved to keep his yard in perfect order and loved being outdoors. He was quite the reader and loved his old western movies. He was a huge sports fan and some of his favorites include BYU, The Green Bay Packers and The LA Dodgers. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend; he loved spending time with all of them and loved them dearly. He was an honest, hard working man and always made sure his family was provided for. He was a very compassionate, loving man who is greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Joy Broadbent; father; mother; and oldest son Rodney Scott Broadbent. He is survived by his 4 other children Glynda Walker (Jim), Shane Broadbent (Cherie), David Broadbent (Tammy), Troy Broadbent (Susie); 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. We would like to thank Intermountain Medical Center and the doctors, nurses and staff on the 9th floor, as well as The Unified Fire Authority, Dr Tan Tran and Dr. Scott Bowers and staff at West Valley Family Medicine for the exemplary care that was given to our father. Our appreciation to all of you for all your love and support. Thank you to everyone who helped our family through this difficult time. We will celebrate his Birthday in his new life. He will be missed more than words can express. Dad from all of your children and friends still here, we love you and already miss you so much. Till we all meet again.HOORAH, SEMPER FI.United States Marine Corps! Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at the Elk Run Stake Center, 3610 So. 8400 West, Magna, Utah. Viewings will be held Tuesday, February 23, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Wednesday, 12-12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park. Place of Birth:Provo, UtahPlace of Death:Murray, UtahHobbies:Yardwork, outdoors, reading and watching Western movies, sportsOccupation:TV Technician