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Myrna Broschinsky Obituary
1937 ~ 2017
Myrna Anne Christiansen Broschinsky, 79, passed away suddenly on the morning of January 12, 2017 in her home in Murray, Utah. She was a loyal wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, best friend, confidante, and teacher. She is greatly missed.
Myrna was born on March 24, 1937 in Mayfield, Utah to Ethel Swallow and Ray Christiansen. She had two younger brothers, Ray and Lee, whom she loved dearly. Myrna attended schools in Salt Lake and Bountiful, graduating from Davis High School. She worked summers at Lagoon Amusement Park and there met her future husband, George Broschinsky. Myrna graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Elementary Education before leaving to serve a mission for the LDS Church. She was privileged to serve in the Canadian Mission under the direction of President Thomas S. Monson. Myrna and George married soon after their missions on August 11, 1961 and raised six children. They lived first in Price and then Murray, Utah. In 1972 they moved to Paris, France for three years; then presided over the France, Toulouse mission from July 1975-1978.
Myrna was a beloved teacher for hundreds of elementary students, and tutored even more. She obtained a Master's Degree in Education from USU. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in positions in all the Church auxiliaries on Stake and Ward levels. Myrna was a proud member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Preceded in death by her brother, Lee Stewart Christiansen, and her parents. Survived by her brother, Ray (Bobbie) Christiansen. Also survived by her husband, George; children: Michael (Korral), Wendy (Dwight) DeMann, David (Jennifer), Steven (Jennifer), Mark (Hannah), and Karen (Manden) McBride; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Little Cottonwood LDS Stake Center, 6180 So. Glenoaks, Murray, Utah, with a viewing prior from 12:00-1:00 p.m. A viewing will also be held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Jenkins- Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund, or the Jordan Education Foundation.
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Laura (Mills) Wirthlin
January 23, 2017
Dear George and Family,
My deepest condolences to you in Myrna's passing. I remember both of you from our days at Davis High School.
May Heavenly Father wrap you in the arms of His great love and whisper peace and comfort to each of you during this very difficult time--knowing that you will be re-united again.
Phil Borgia
January 23, 2017
Dear President Broschinsky,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of sister Broschinsky. It's been almost 40 years since I was a missionary in the France, Toulouse mission. From the beginning, I sensed a love and concern you and your wife had for each of the missionaries you were responsible for. I am grateful for the example she set for me, and the care she showed towards all of us, many of whom were away for the first time from their own mothers. I still have the cook book she helped produced for the missionaries to use.
lynda call
January 23, 2017
Dear Broschinsky and DeMann Family
We extend love and sympathy at this time. We loved to cross path with your mom when she joined in our ward to have programs -or talks- or anything that she came to support -her goodness lives on in each of you. May you find peace in knowing that weeping cometh for a night -but in the morning (the morning of the ressurection ) there is joy.
with all our love, Bryan and Lynda Call
RuLean Gray
January 21, 2017
I am very sorry for the loss of your mother and wife.She will be solely missed.I have loved Sister Brochinsky from the time I was 15 to now at 64. She was the best Mimaid teacher ever.She was a great inspiration to me as I grew up. I could feel her testimony of the church and her belief in God which was very strong.
God Bless RuLean Gray
January 21, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio
January 21, 2017
I would like to extend my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one Myrna. May you find comfort from Gods word during this very difficult time. Psalm 48:18
S Ross
Covington, Ga
This is my granddaughter and me.
Joyce Russell
January 20, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. I think I went to Davis High with both of you. You must be proud of all that Myrna has accomplished.
Joyce Burningham Russell
January 19, 2017
President Broschinsky and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. One of my favorite memories of my mission was the Sisters' Conference that Sister Broschinsky planned for all the sister missionaries in the mission. She valued our contribution to the work. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral due to travel conflicts.
May you feel comforted,
Camille Fronk Olson
Dr. Willis D. Waite
January 19, 2017
My Beloved George and Family, How shocked I was to see that your dear Myrna had joined my dear Beverly in the great missionary work in the Spirit World. How grateful we are to know the same sociality exists there. How blessed Beverly and I have been to know you both. You enriched our lives so beautifully. I will never forget the conversation I had with
Elder Hunter when I recommended to him that you would be a great mission president. He replied that he thought that decision had been made but would think about it. You remember I said to you that you could be receiving a call from Elder Hunter? Myena, a Beverly served so beautifully.
I express to you and the entire family my heartfelt sympathy but rejoice with you in her graduation from this earth school summon cum laud. Please be assured of my love.
Myrna was a model of humility, courage, and steadfast devotion to her family. Her example as a wife, mother and grandmother and all who knew her influenced the lives of all with whom she came in contact. I am confident your family members will tale comfort to the quality of her life and in the memories you share of her abiding love for each and ever one.
I know your knowledge of the Plan of Happiness is a source of strength to you and that you will be comforted by the Holy Spirit. I also pray you may be sustained at this tender time of parting by the spirit that comes from Him who said,"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."(John 14:18) Je vous embrasse bien fort. I love you dearly, Willis D. Waite
Kathy Black
January 19, 2017
When we moved to the neighborhood and I had an unexpected surgery soon after, Myrna was the 1st neighbor to visit me and come to our aid. She truly gave of the Charity that was in her heart all the years we knew the family.
January 19, 2017
Dearest George, Our sympathy and love goes out to you and your family in hearing of the passing of Myrna. Lover Shyrl & Warren Bates
Bonnie Ancell
January 19, 2017
It is so hard to put into words the love I have for Myrna. I'm grateful for the part of my life that we shared. She was an example of kindness and love as she helped so many to do their best and magnify the callings they had. She gave so much and expected nothing in return.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Lisa Johnson Crawford
January 19, 2017
I had the blessing of working with Myrna at South Jordan Elementary. What a joy she was! Her skill as a teacher and wonderful personality simply made her a delightful colleague. She is truly a lovely woman.
My heart and prayers go out to her wonderful family.
January 18, 2017
We were saddened to hear of Sister Broschinsky's passing. What a great companion to President Broschinsky in the France Toulouse Mission, and what a great service they both performed! She always had a smile and a kind word for missionaries at conferences. May God bless your family at this time.
Blaine and Karen Brown
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