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Thomas Broad Obituary

Broad, Thomas D.Thomas D. Broad, 71, of Whitehall, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning January 15, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. Born in Fountain Hill to the late Frank W. and Katherine (Schugar) Broad, he was the husband of Evelyn M. (Snyder) Broad for 46 years. A 1961 graduate of Liberty High School, he was a Union electrician for over 50 years with IBEW Local 367 / 102, most recently as foreman at the Northampton County Courthouse. He also served on the Executive Board of the Union. Tom was also a dedicated member of St. John's UCC Fullerton, and was known as the "Fry Guy" at many fund raising events at the Church. Survivors: wife Evelyn, daughters Stacy Broad and her husband Thomas Craig, and Kimberly Saeger and her husband Bobby; his much loved grandchildren Audrey, Margot, Tommy and Zane; sister Judith Frantz and her husband Richard; brother-in-law Roy G. Snyder and his wife Mary Jane, sister-in-law Barbara Albright and her husband Lowell; nieces, nephews & their families; predeceased by sister his Susan Edwards. Services: 11:00 am Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St. John's UCC Fullerton, 6th and Grape Streets, Whitehall, PA 18052 with Pastors Becky J. Beckwith and Thomas S. Albright officiating. His family will receive guests from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday and 10:00 to 10:45 am Tuesday, both in the Church Parlor. Interment will be private. Contributions: are suggested to The Girls Scouts of Eastern PA, 2633 Moravian Ave., Allentown, PA 18104 or St. John's UCC Fullerton Endowment Fund, 575 Grape St., Whitehall, PA 18052. The Gilbert Funeral Home is honored to handle his arrangements.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 18, 2015.

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Heather Moyer

January 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Carole Flores

January 20, 2015

Dear Evelyn, Stacy & Kim and families, I am saddened to learn of Tom's passing. Although I did not know him real well, I will always remember seeing his kind smile and always admired your close family. He will also be remembered for volunteering his talents to improve our church. My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. Cherish those special moments you shared together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Charlene Mitchell

January 20, 2015

Evelyn and Family,

You can only imagine my shock at reading this obituary, and learning of Tom's passing this evening.

Please accept my condolences in the loss of your husband, father and loving grandfather. He was a sweetheart of a man.

Charlie

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Charlie Mitchell

January 20, 2015

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January 20, 2015

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Charlie Mitchell

January 20, 2015

January 20, 2015

Evelyn and family: I was so sorry to hear about Tom. He was a very nice man who I met at church awhile ago. My sincere condolences and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cathy Kuhns

January 19, 2015

Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and your families... I am so saddened by the passing of Tom. He always had a smile on his face when you saw him and was always kind and thoughtful. I still remember the last time he came to church. He looked really good and, of course, was smiling when we exchanged hellos and good mornings. He certainly will be missed by so many. He left us way too soon!

Doris and Ron Smith

January 19, 2015

Dear Evelyn, Stacy and Kim and your families: I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. The Lord blessed this world with Tom and now he is now in heaven with our Lord but will watching over you and his little grandchildren.

Kathy and Rudy Kaintz

Jane Bucko

January 19, 2015

Evelyn, Carol sent me an email telling of Tom's passing. I was glad she thought to tell me. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane (Dotter) & Dave Bucko

Cindy and Michael Bundra

January 19, 2015

Evelyn, Stacy and Kim, We are very sorry for your loss. I have memories of Tom washing his jeep or cars in the back alley when I would be visiting with my nana who lived behind you or my gram two doors away. We wish you comfort during this very difficult time.

The Brokenshire's

January 19, 2015

Dear Evelyn and family,

We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Tom. I was such a kind man and our church family will miss him greatly. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.

Carrie Watt

January 19, 2015

Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. I will always remember him as youthful and smiling. I hope that you can find comfort in your many good memories of him despite this sad loss.

Fondly,
Carrie Watt

January 19, 2015

Evelyn and family, You are often warmly thought of but this sad news brings all of you closer in thought and prayer. Offering sincere condolences.
Lenore Scheirer Hinger
Ft. Pierce, Florida

Judy Miller

January 19, 2015

Dear Evelyn and family,
My Mom (Gloria) shared your sad news with me, today. I was so very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I wish you peace and comfort.
In sympathy,
Judy (Snyder) Miller

Jill Schappell (Dimmick)

January 18, 2015

Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and family,

I have fond memories of Tom when I was little, over at Barbara and Lowell's house ( my second home). I always remember a happy , smiling man with an infectious laugh.
May he rest in peace and may all of you find comfort in the memories you have created with him.

Joe, Kellie, Joey, Katelyn & Kassie Jo Dulin

January 18, 2015

Dear Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and family...We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Tom will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor. His warm smile and laugh will surely be missed. With much love and our deepest sympathy,

January 18, 2015

Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. With Sympathy, Pat Weaver - AG

June & Howard Phillips

January 18, 2015

With caring thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

January 18, 2015

Dear Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and and family - I am so sorry to hear the passing of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Heather Leibensperger

Michael Missmer

January 18, 2015

Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing.

Whenever my parents would visit he was always fun to be around and I always looked forward to our families getting together. I have so many fond memories of Tom and your family from when I was growing up.

He was a very good man.

Our condolences,

Michael & Jody Missmer

Brenda Merkle

January 18, 2015

Dear Evelyn and family,
I am so sorry. Peace be with you all.
Sincerely, Brenda Merkle

January 18, 2015

Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and family - Tom was such a gentle, kind, loving husband, father and friend. He will be truly missed by many. Stay strong, find comfort in God's word, and know you are on my heart and in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and blessings ! Kathy & Betty

Dale & Jean Heffelfinger

January 18, 2015

My mother and I extend our condolences to the extended Broad family. Tom was a very capable electrician who helped me several times with electrical jobs at the church when I was chairman of the property committee. Rest in Peace, Tom.

Marilyn Muller

January 18, 2015

Evelyn and Family,

I was very sad to hear the news about Tom I know we talked before Christmas. I will always remember the good times we had years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Marilyn Muller

January 18, 2015

Dear Ev, Stacy, Kim and families...so sorry to hear about Tom...many many happy memories of our younger years..my prayers and thoughts are with you all..lovingly Sylvia Missmer De Luca

January 18, 2015

Dear Evelyn and family.

I am deeply schoked an saddened to hear the passing of Tom. I'n the short time I knew him, I realized he was a special person. I will sincerely miss him.

Your neighbor, Tony

Bruce DeHart

January 18, 2015

Remembering many a time we worked together and chewed the fat over a couple of beers. You were always an easy guy to get along with and work with. I'll cherish your friendship. Bruce DeHart Local 367/102

January 18, 2015

Evelyn and family,May you be comforted at this time over the loss of one of the nicest people I ever met.Tom was my God I would need power to the church events and he would make it happen. He gave me power so it made him God.He was a friend with a great personality a lot of fun to get together with and made the best toasted coconuts .Evelyn when I think of you and Tom I think of a loving caring family and best friends anyone could ask for.Tom will be greatly missed I loved him as family as well as you.Your daughter ,grandchildren and you need to remember all the good times which I am sure are many.Our Love thoughts and prayers go out to all of you .R.I.P. Tom (God).Thanks for all you have done.
Love Jackie and Jim Thomas

Noreen Miller

January 18, 2015

Dear Evelyn and family, We are saddened to hear about Tom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that he went to be with our Lord but that doesn't mean that he isn't missed here. Peace and God's comfort be with you.

Love, Noreen and Bruce

Lynn Sauerzopf

January 18, 2015

Evelyn, Stacy, Kim and families My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

January 18, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to Evelyn and her family.

Eileen and Gene Moser

Sharon & Bill Antrim

January 18, 2015

Dear Evelyn & Family,
We are very saddened about your loss of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God will give you comfort in your great memories.
God Bless You All

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