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Constance Brodhead Obituary
Brodhead, Constance Diane
On November 5, 2020, Constance Diane Brodhead, loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 86.
She was born on August 14, 1934, to Kenneth and Thelma Kreitz. The second of four siblings, she excelled at academics, graduating as valedictorian of Easton High School (Easton, PA) and first in her nursing school class at the University of Pennsylvania. She later pursued and received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Washington University in St. Louis. She worked in the healthcare and education fields for more than 30 years.
She is survived by her husband, Allan, and her two children, Geoffrey and Leslie.
Donations in her memory can be made to the American Indian College Fund, https://standwithnativestudents.org/
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Memories and Condolences
for Constance Brodhead
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Bryon
November 24, 2020
Connie was kind, thoughtful, and generous, and she always treated me like a member of the family. She loved sports, and I was indoctrinated into Cardinals Baseball and Blues Hockey, attending several games with her, Allan, Geoff, and Leslie. When the Blues won the Stanley Cup in June 2019, Leslie and I drove back to Saint Louis for the weekend to take Connie and Allan to the victory parade. We staked out a spot on the parade route and braved the morning rain for a chance to see the Cup and many of the Blues players. It was an amazing day filled with cheering Blues fans and lots of camaraderie.
Connie also loved dogs. She had a special bond with Logan, her grand-puppy. One fall while Leslie and I were raking leaves, Connie sat with Logan in the backyard keeping him company. As she talked to him, he cocked his head and raised one ear as if he understood every word she was saying.
Connie´s knowledge of medicine was encyclopedic. Whenever Leslie or I had a health concern, we would call her first. She had a knack for diagnosing health issues and keeping them in perspective while at the same time calming us down.
Connie will be missed by us and by our animals. The Holidays will not be the same without her.
Matthew Goodson
November 16, 2020
Dear Mr Brodhead and Family, most certainly my condolences and prayerful support. Peace be with you.
Terry Sexton/son of Jim Sexton
November 13, 2020
Allen, my family offers sincere CONDOLENCES on your loss of your very accomplished wife. We will pray for her, and you. STAY SAFE, BEST WISHES IN THIS TROUBLED TIME. OUR FATHER HELD YOU IN THE HIGHEST REGARD! The Sextons
My mom with me and my dad during a business visit to St. Louis in 2018.
Geoff Brodhead
November 12, 2020
My mom and I had an extremely close relationship from the time of my earliest memories until the final time I told her I loved her just 3 days before her death. On that day, a fire alarm went off at the assisted living facility where my sister and I had just moved her in. It turned out to be a false alarm, but with the alarm ringing, I walked with her down the hall and we passed a room of another resident who was a man in a wheelchair. My mother reached out to this man and screamed "help this man". She was not about to leave anyone behind in harm's way. She refused to leave this man alone until I could convince her that it was a false alarm. However, this speaks to my mother's concern for others which she had displayed her entire life.
It is hard to imagine a world without her, but she prepared us for this day and had all her affairs in order and left behind meticulous instructions for managing her and my father's finances and transferring her assets after her death. Every day I discover more thoughtfulness she had executed out of concern for my sister and me. She never missed an opportunity to send me a card (every Easter, every Valentines Day, Birthday, Christmas ).
She judged people by how they treated others and she always returned acts of kindness and sent personal handwritten notes in day where people rarely do that. My girlfriend cherished the note my mother wrote to her after my girlfriend lost her mother just 11 months ago. I cannot begin to add up all the pieces of advice I had received from my mother over the years nor measure the immense support she provided to me or place a value on the positive influence she had on my life. She and my father drove many miles to watch me wrestle during my college wrestling career and always remember their cheering for me. What I know and have always known is that she deeply loved me as I deeply loved her and I will miss her all the remaining days of my life.
Leslie Brodhead
November 10, 2020
My mom was such a huge presence in my life and our family's. I will miss seeking her wisdom and guidance. She also believed in me and what I was capable of -- my biggest champion. She said, "No matter what the challenges are, you will always land on your feet."
I continue to be inspired for her caring for others. Whether it was looking after the neighbor's house while on vacation, or sending a card for someone's birthday, anniversary or other occasion. I only hope I can continue that tradition of looking out for others.
I would be remiss if I didn't bring up the tradition of a love of sports. She was a constant fan for all my brother's events, and we had many a spirited conversation about baseball, football or the Olympics.
One of my enduring memories will be of taking her and my Dad to the Stanley Cup parade for the Blues last year. I remember her standing at the barrier with her Blues cap, cheering on our hometown champions.
Her death will leave a huge void in my life which will take a long time to grieve. Love you with all my heart!
Love,
Liesl
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