Ronald Leslie Broadwater

Ronald Leslie Broadwater obituary

Ronald Leslie Broadwater

Ronald Broadwater Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jensen's Sierra Vista Mortuary on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Ronald Leslie Broadwater

09/11/1948 - 07/03/2025

In loving memory of Ronald Leslie Broadwater, 76, of Sierra Vista Arizona, passed away on Thursday July 3rd, 2025, after having complications from a heart attack.

Ronald was born on September 11, 1948 to the late Ronald and Margaret Joanne (Kreider) Broadwater in Frostburg, Maryland. Ronald joined the military at a young age and served his country courageously. Upon departure of the military he made trucking his career. He was an avid Harley Man. With a collection of Motorcycles that he built.

When Ronald retired he spent his time enjoying the beauty of Arizona with his friends and fur babies. Ronald took time to travel with his close friends and family on his motorcycle and was able to introduce this fondness to his children and grandchildren. Ronald had an uncanny whit and ability to build a community with those around him. He possessed a brilliant mind with the ability to look at something mechanical and repair/rebuild it. Ronald passed his passions down to his children and developed many traditions with his grandchildren. He will be missed by his friends and family.

Ronald was predeceased by his mother and father, Ronald & Joanne (Kreider) Broadwater, and two brothers Brian and Mark Broadwater. He is survived by his brother Manley Lind Broadwater, his daughters, Amanda Reed (Roger), Lesley Broadwater and Rhonda Morales Ashbaugh (Charles), his grandchildren Shanda Welte, Tiffany Welte, April Welte, Francis Welte, Maria Mauzy, Emmalee Johnson (Austin), and Rafael Morales, and his great-grandchildren Rhyker Mauzy, Heaven Nix, Easton Johnson and Remington Mauzy Saunders, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

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