Michael Verl Broadbent

Yesterday I received the latest SUU Alumni magazine and as I looked through it, I was greatly surprised to see that Micheal had "graduated" just recently. I became acquainted with him as a fellow student at CSU in the mid 60's. We shared many experiences. One in particular was one afternoon after class, we decided to go down to the Kolob Canyons and hike in. We jumped in his new '64 1/2 white Mustang and we drove in as far as the road had been graded, then hiked clear to the back of the...

We were lucky to be seated at the same Lion House table with Carol and Mike a couple of Broadbent Cousin Christmas parties ago. Loved getting to know them better then, and also now hearing even more about Mike’s life through your beautiful tributes and celebration of his wonderful life. With our love and sympathy,

Michael was so gracious to show Mike and me, my sister Peggy and her husband and my brother, Ron, around the petroglyphs near you guys. My brother Ron was suffering from cancer at the time and he has since passed. But one of his passions was petroglyphs and that time with you and Michael meant so much to us. We love you Carol. Praying for your comfort every day. Love Linda and Mike Brown.

Sorry Carol for the loss of your sweet Michael. We loved having Mike come to our home as our Home Teacher, he was always prepared and left our home blessed by his service to us and to his Heavenly Father. May his sweet peace give you and your family comfort at this time.

It was a wonderful tribute to Mike. I think Mike was proud of all his children today. We will miss you Mike.

Dear Carol, Deborah and Broadbent family, we were saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. He will leave a huge void in the lives of all those whose lives he touched. He was such an amazing and fun person and he will be missed deeply. Our deepest condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you, Bill and Jamie Matthews

I am thankful that we were able to view Mike's funeral from home! I wanted to be there so badly! I wish I could hug you all! I loved seeing all you cute Broadbent kids and loved listening to all your memories of your Dad. I have great memories of him. I was so glad when we moved to Nauvoo and finally lived close enough to visit more often. I remember going out to eat with Mike which was a real treat for us. I remember that when he came to visit us in Nauvoo, he'd drive 20 miles further...

What a lovely service and what wonderful memories shared by each of the children. Dr. Broadbent was a lovely man, and I'm so glad I was in the room today. So many thoughts, teachings, and memories reminded me of how grateful we are that families are forever. Carol, I'm glad we've been able to get reaquainted in recent weeks. Much love.