Gary Broherd
September 29, 2013
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Gary Lee Broherd, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Gary was born January 26, 1944. He was married to Donna Cramer December 21, 1963.
Gary worked at Look Magazine for 10 years and then for the State of Iowa for 37 years, retiring in 2010. He volunteered with Health Care Initiatives for many years, visiting and providing companionship for their residents. Gary was a member of the Eastside Church of the Nazarene in Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, brother, Alan Mangold; two step-sisters and three nephews. He is survived by his wife, Donna; sisters, Evelyn Brown and Marguerite Parsons; brother, Bob Broherd; step-brother, Eldon Mangold; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home two hours prior to service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eastside Church of the Nazarene or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in loving memory of Gary.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda and Denny Anderson
10/06/2013
Donna, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's loving arms around you. Gary lived his testimony of loving our Lord. Our deepest sympathies to you.
Judy Erickson
10/03/2013
I worked with Gary in the research area of IWD. I remember him setting up a programmable calculator in the 1970's and knew he would do well in IT. He was always thinking ahead to what we might need. He was good to work with and a good person. His kind don't come along very often. My condolences and sympathy to his family.
Kristy Wilson Young
10/02/2013
Donna, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you adjust to life without Gary. When I think of Gary, I think of all the years he was down in the nursery helping mom with the little ones at Eastside. He was a kind and caring man! May God wrap you in His love during these upcoming days, weeks, months and years!
rick kettells
10/02/2013
Gary has been our neighbor for close to 40yrs. He always was so kind and would help anyone in time of need. As a child playing outdoors he would
always wave and smile at me and chat with me about anything including his garden & dogs.Donna please know that we are praying for you and love you.
Nancy Kuenen
10/02/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked in the same building as Gary, and saw him at lunch time in the dining room. Even though I didn't work with him, he always seemed to be a friendly person. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all of your family. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Chuks Nwizu
10/02/2013
Words cannot express how saddened I was to hear about Gary's passage to the great beyond. I worked with him from 2000 until he retired. Through all our nightly IT calls and projects, he never complained. We kept in touch and talked about all the beautiful gardens around, Kentucky Bluegrass festival, and volunteering. He convinced me to visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario, Canada, on my way to Toronto this summer. I hope his wife and family can find the courage to carry on. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Robert Van Every
10/01/2013
I want to share how much Gary helped me and others in IT when I was at Workforce. He was in high demand but always found time to help, and explained things that I remember and use now, many years later. I am rich for having known him and would do well to try to imitate him in life.
I'm sure that Gary would have very few regrets; he is at peace.
Chris (Lynch) Jones
10/01/2013
Oh my gosh. Donna, I am so sorry for Gary's passing. You both were such kind, gentle hearted neighbor's to my family, Mike and Mary Ann Lynch, when we lived across the street from you. I'm sure we were far from quiet while playing outside with all the other kids on the street, but that never seemed to matter. You guys never complained and always offered a friendly wave and endearing smile. Both of you were perfect neighbor's and a great example for the young people who surrounded you. Please know that my heart is with you. God Bless.
Virgil Reiter
10/01/2013
I was sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I worked with him at Workforce for many years. I always enjoyed being with him either as work or conversation. He was always willing of help out when ever he could. My condolenes to Gary's family. I'm sure he's missed greatly.
Gary Lange
10/01/2013
My deepest sympathies.
Gary was a wonderful person to work with at workforce.
Mary Piagentini
10/01/2013
Condolences to Gary's family. I worked with Gary at Workforce Development for many years where Gary helped us accomplish our goals by providing the IT assistance necessary. May Gary be in peace!
Carl Martin
09/30/2013
Gary was a good friend I really appreciated working with him at workforce. we retired the same time so usually saw him walking at the mall
He will be missed
may God grant his love one's peace
Donald Hinkle
09/30/2013
I worked with Gary for 15 years and was so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to the Family.