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John Broach Obituary
Public visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Janssen's Eagle River Funeral Home, 16421 Brooks Loop. The service will start at noon, with burial immediately after the service at Valley Memorial Park, with full military honors.
John was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Clarksville, Ark. He joined the U.S. Air Force in January 1948 and married the love of his life, Martha, in 1950. John and Martha moved to Alaska in 1952 with their first-born daughter, Sandra. John and Martha have resided in Eagle River since 1952, when John built his own home. John and Martha had three more children, all born in Alaska.
John was a hospital administrator for Elmendorf Hospital from 1952 until his retirement in 1968. John received numerous awards for his 24 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force. He continued his career as an administrator for the Veterans Administration. He dedicated his life to helping veterans and retired in 1987 with numerous commendations for his dedicated service.
John loved to play his guitar, listen to music and dance. He loved the outdoors and taking care of his yard. He dedicated his life to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His family wrote: "John will forever be loved by his family and friends. We will miss (him) greatly and (he is) forever in all of our hearts."
John is survived by his beautiful wife, Martha; his brother, Harold Broach of Florida; his daughter, Sandra Brooks of Hilo, Hawaii; his two sons, John Broach of Eagle River and Robert and Nancy Broach of Wasilla; his grandchildren, Christina Brooks, Jason Broach, Jasmine Deschaine, Amy Broach Frederick, Jake and Breanna Broach; his great-grandchildren, Maci and Levi Pendill, Alexandria Wood, Kyle and Kamryn Broach, Elise Deschaine, Andrew Miller and Kassiea Frederick.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Broach.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Eagle River Funeral Home, www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.
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Emil & Katsue Wirth
October 4, 2010
Martha and Family: So sorry to hear of John's death. He will always be the skinny kid in Ironside who joined the Air Force as soon as he was old enough. We enjoyed the visits before Emma's passing and wish you and your family all of the best in the coming years.
Arlene and Harold Jr. Broach
September 18, 2010
Dear Aunt Martha , We are very sorry . Uncle Johnny will always be remembered with love. I wish we could have been able to come , but know we were thier in our hearts. He was always a very kind and gentle man I remember and very intelegent. He also carried a smile and seemed to be very happy . Just know he now watches over you and will always be with you. His memory will live forever.Love Arlene and Harold Jr.
Jim and Patti Hamilton
September 17, 2010
Dear Martha, Sandy, and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember John as a wonderful, hard-working guy. Very meticulous (measure twice, cut once!) in finishing the house and always there when needed. Take care and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda Penney
September 16, 2010
Dear Sandy and family,
May all of your special memories sustain you as you grieve.
Franco & Kristie Belk
September 16, 2010
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one. May you each find comfort in your own special memories.
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