Barbara Diane Brodersen

Barbara Diane Brodersen, born Barbara Diane Balsly on December 5, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Northlake, Texas, at the age of 78. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend.

Barbara's life journey took her from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Aransas Pass, Texas, and later to San Diego, California, before settling in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1997. She was a devout Christian, known for her unwavering faith and inner beauty. Barbara was a devoted wife to her husband Michael B. Brodersen, the love of her life, and a dedicated mother and grandmother who cherished creating lasting memories with her family.

Professionally, Barbara had a diverse career path, starting as a cosmetologist and later serving as a Crisis Counselor with the San Diego Police Department. She was the proud owner of West Coast Office Machines and Barb's Flower Pot in Poway, California, where she also worked as a florist and wedding coordinator. Barbara's journey led her to become a Sales Associate at Home Depot, a Transportation Security Officer for TSA at DFW International Airport, and an In-Home Care provider for Home Instead. She also volunteered for the Northlake Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association.

Barbara's educational achievements included graduating from Aransas Pass High School in 1964 and earning a Criminal Justice degree from San Diego Miramar College in 1979.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband Michael B. Brodersen, her children Joshua Boody, Chris Boody, and Diana Locke daughter-in-law Denise Boody, grandchildren Darcella Forist and husband Steven Forist, Travis Boody and wife Lilly Boody, Emily Boody, Lauren and Emily Locke, Logan Boody as well as great-grandchildren Braedon and Clara Forist, and Oakley Boody. She is also survived by her brother Edward Balsly and wife Cindy, sisters Nancy Elswick and Cindy Dudek, Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Edward, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous close friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Harry Christopher and Sarah Louise Balsly.

A Celebration Of Life Service in honor of Barbara will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 1:00pm at The Well Church, 600 FM 407, Argyle, Texas, 76226. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Northlake Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association or the Lymphoma Research Foundation, in memory of Barbara Diane Brodersen.