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James Broadbent Obituary
James Henry Broadbent, 95, of Elkhart, passed away on Sept. 15, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born June 13, 1928, in Elkhart, Indiana, where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of Edwin and Pietertje "Nelly" (VanderVoort) Broadbent.
He married his college sweetheart, Ann Adele Stookey, in 1954. She preceded him in death in 2020.
Surviving are their children, Rebecca (Kurt) O'Connor and James (Laura) Broadbent of Carmel, Indiana; Priscilla (Jim) Roth of Winfield, Illinois, and Betsy (Richard) Delks of Elkhart. He is also survived by grandchildren Ryan and Jamie (Ashley) O'Connor; Kristen, Nick and Josh Broadbent; Sarah and Will Roth; and Emily, Allison and Adam Delks; along with one great-granddaughter, Riley O'Connor. Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, William, Peter and Bernard; and sisters Marie Case, Marjorie Calloway and Patricia Bickart.
He was a graduate of Elkhart High School in 1946, Ball State University, BA ('50), Western Michigan, Master's in Education ('68) and PhD, The Ohio State University ('73). He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and was stationed in Korea. After returning from the war, he began his career in education at Pierre Moran Junior High and Elkhart High School teaching industrial arts. He served as the Director of Vocational and Continuing Education at the Elkhart Area Career Center for 20 years. He assumed the position one year after the opening of the Career Center.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman and in his younger years loved hunting, fishing and camping. He took the family of six camping around the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He spent his retirement traveling the globe with his wife. Jim always had a huge garden and was a craftsman woodworker. He was beloved by his grandchildren as their fun-loving and creative "Hoppo."
A family service will be held at Rice Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Memorials may be given to The Indiana The Parkinson's Foundation or charity of donor's choice.
Arrangements are with Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website.
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Mike Wentzel
September 19, 2023
Mr.Broadbent was one of my favorite teachers at Pierre Moran back in the middle 60's. He taught me and my buddies how to use the equipment in class and respect the process! He was a very good instructor. I'm glad he was able to live a long full life. He will be remembered by a lot of people.
Cassidy Ruth
September 17, 2023
It was a pleasure to get to know James and his family, for the two years I worked at Greenleaf. He was truly my buddy. Rest easy Buddy
M. Parker
September 17, 2023
I worked at the administration bldg. and talked many times with Jim. He was one of the kindest men I've known. Rest in peace Mr. Briadbent
Ronald Lantz
September 16, 2023
Mr Broadbent as I knew him as my shop teacher and later on as jim at our granddaughters soccer games was a great teacher and a friend
Amy Wolschlager
September 16, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Jim was an amazing man and educator. It was an honor to know him and he will be greatly missed.
M.D. (Morry) Schrock
September 15, 2023
Jim was a great teacher before he became an administrator. I had him for several classes during the mid-50's at EHS, and enjoyed them all. May God bless him and be with his loved-ones in their time of loss.
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