James B. McBroom
January 19, 1954 - January 8, 2023
Our beloved partner, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend peacefully passed away January 8, 2023. We miss his kind and generous heart.
Born January 19, 1954 to Ralph A. and Mary Maher McBroom, Jim was an eternal optimist and “Avenues” kid. Graduated from the Cathedral School, where he met his lifelong friend, Peter Grisley (62 yrs.), Judge Memorial High School, where he met Bill Soltis (52 yrs.) and the University of Utah, Tennis Scholarship. Jimmy Mac’s love for tennis brought Drew Sweet (55 yrs.), the Mathesons and many others into his life. Successful in the financial world. Passing the Series 7 and 9 Investment Certifications in the 90-percentile making him the brightest bulb in the box. From “sits on a Ritz” to “Spud”, Jim touched many lives.
Survived by Suzanne Hata (46 yrs), big brother, Ralph and sister, Anne Marie, aunt Sr. Julie Maher, SFCC, cousins, nieces, nephews and all who loved him. Preceded by parents, brother, Bobby and sister, Mary Catherine.
Please join us to celebrate Jim’s life, a visitation will be held on Tuesday, January, 17, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Japanese Church of Christ, 268 West 100 South. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:30 PM at The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple where a rosary will begin at noon.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Jim’s memory to The Cathedral of the Madeleine and be kind to those in need.
In Loving Memory
Dear Ralph, Anne Marie, family and many friends, Jim was a remarkable person and a man of outstanding qualities and abilities. His death is a loss and sorrow for many. He was a good friend and positive part of the lives of a great diversity of people. His kindness and respect were his gifts to me. Distance prohibits my presence, but you and Jim will be in my thoughts and prayers, especially during the time of his funeral Mass at the Cathedral. Rest In peace Jim, and may the joys of heaven be yours. With affection, Fr. John E. Norman
Fr. John E. Norman
Las Cruces, NM
Dear Ralph, Anne Marie, family and friends, Jim McBroom was one of my best childhood friends. We spent nine years together at Cathedral School and four more at Judge Memoral High School. We were both altar servers and Cub Scouts. We had many sleepovers, we played, we swam, we laughed and we hiked the foothills above the city. We occassionally went skiing together (although he was a far superior skier than I) and we often carpooled to parties and school dances. He even invited me to join his college fraternity and enthusiastically offered to be my sponsor. (Something I was unable to accept due to my commitment to the school's Theatre Dept.) I remember how hard Jim worked to be the best student he could be. I remember how loyal and true and kind he was. And generous, always generous. Although our paths diverged after college and many, many years have passed, my thoughts have often gone to my friend, the happy memories we shared and the many lessons we learned. I'm saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I'm sorry for the grief you must feel. And I'm grateful to have known such a fine friend in my earliest and most formative years. Distance prevents me from attending your service today, but know that my prayers will find their way there. God be with you all. George DelHoyo
George DelHoyo
Los Angeles, CA