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Bruce Broden Obituary
Bruce Lawrence Broden, of Bradenton, passed away at Tidewell Hospice House on August 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 63. He was the son of the late Willard Cannell Broden and Carol (Kederich) Broden. Bruce was born in Washington D.C. spending his early childhood in Vienna, VA, until the family moved to the Chicago suburb of Barrington, IL in 1964. He was an active participant in many team sports including swimming, football, baseball and hockey. He enjoyed the hockey league for years, often playing outside on the frozen lakes. Bruce was involved in Boy Scouts, learning valuable life skills through camping and service. He also was an active member of the Episcopal church youth group, serving as an acolyte and on mission trips. As a teenager, he worked delivering newspapers for the Chicago Tribune and helping at a local horse farm. Bruce graduated from Barrington High School in 1973 and moved with his family to Bradenton, FL in 1980. He opened his own business, Bruce’s Taxi, in 1985 and the company has grown tremendously in Manatee County as the area continues to expand. As owner/operator, Bruce was admired for his friendly and reliable service. He always had a positive attitude, being kind and generous. He loved playing golf with his father, Bill, and Sunday dinners with his mother, Carol. Family was very important to him. Bruce is survived by his siblings: Barbara Broden Patterson (Lawrence) of Loveland, OH; Pamela Broden Othen of Minnetrista, MN; Scott Broden (Nancy) of Smyrna, TN; Robert Broden of Bradenton; nieces/nephews: Kimberly Patterson Plagge (Robert), Lindsay Othen, Tyler Othen, Silas Broden, Zane Broden, Edward Plagge. A Memorial Service for Bruce Lawrence Broden will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. Interment in the church memorial garden will follow. A Celebration of Life reception will be held same day from 4pm to 8pm at The Banana Factory, 6916 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in memory of Bruce Broden to Tidewell Hospice House or the American Cancer Society. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Broden
John Pork
January 13, 2025
bruce was the goat
Glenn Dirling
September 27, 2020
Bradenton has surely lost a good friend, but also a good boss. I worked with him before he started his own business, yellow cab of bradenton. Usually never heard him complain about things, usually would just say, Oh well.
I wanted to return to bradenton. But saddened to find this. Last time we talked, he opened a place just off Cortez Rd, and wanted to convert to a bid system dispatch the way Yellow did.
Well my brother, you will be always rembered, and I pray you R.I.P.
September 14, 2018
Bruce was a loving, caring, jovial uncle. He had a heart of gold, was loyal, positive, happy go lucky, and a true man of his word. He was a true light to many and will be missed greatly! May he RIP.
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Kellyé
August 30, 2018
Bruce was very nice to me, when I was a young ballet student. We could be a handful, but he was always kind to us. Thank you Bruce your service. God bless your family.
Cheryl Lopez
August 29, 2018
Bruce was a great man ..my family has worked for him for years ...and still does ... he was funny , loved to smile and laugh .. just a great guy who will missed by lots of people RIP my friend .
Tropicana Dave Lombardi
August 29, 2018
As a costumer for many years , you will GREATLY be mist , may you rip
August 28, 2018
You were my boss but more importantly you was my friend thanks for all the memories big fella. Til we drive together again.
J
August 28, 2018
Love ya brother and thanks for everything
Jay
August 27, 2018
13 yrs was not long enough knowing ya brother.thankyou for all the fun and memories we all shared as a family at Bruce's taxi some of the best times of my life personally glad to have called you my friend.til i see ya again big fella.
tiffany turner
August 27, 2018
you will be missed
Patrick Pignotti
August 27, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ron Martini
August 26, 2018
Bruce Was the best boss a person could have. Always easy going but knew his business. We didn't call him "Fearless Leader" for nothing. I worked for Bruce for over 10 years and they were some of the best times in my life. He always treated me right. I sure will miss talking to him. I considered him a good friend. Rest in peace Fearless.
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