Marion Broquist

MARION E. BROQUIST, 93 NASHVILLE, TENN. - Marion E. Broquist, 93, of Nashville died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. Born in Rockford, Ill., she attended schools there including Rockford College, from which she received a bachelor of arts degree. She taught art at Highland School until her marriage to Harry P. Broquist in 1942, then she did substitute teaching over the years in many locales where they lived. She exhibited her paintings in solo and group shows, some juried and some invitational for more than 48 years, gaining a number of awards. She was a member and past president of the Nashville Artist Guild. In 2011, she was made an honorary member. She was listed as a life member of Vanderbilt's Women's Club; she was active in their book group. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and had been secretary of its council, president of its women's organization and a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include son, Alan (Anita) Broquist; daughter, Lynn (Hidemitsu) Hoshino; stepsons, Ronald (Rebecca) Shaw and Michael (Laura) Shaw; grandchildren, Tracy Broquist, Eric (Stephanie) Broquist, Liye Hoshino and Julia Hoshino; eight great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Eldora Englof. Predeceased by beloved husband, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, Harry Broquist; son, Steven, a Marine Lt. killed in action in Vietnam; brother, Harold Englof; and brother-in-law, Oliver H. Broquist. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Christ Lutheran Church, 299 Haywood Lane, preceded by visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were by Woodbine Funeral Home.