Ronald Jay Broadwater
December 20, 1951 - June 6, 2015
Ronald Jay Broadwater passed away on June 6, 2015.
Ron was born on December 20, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ron graduated from West High in 1970 where he played on the state-champion football team. Ron was a proud Panther. He continued his love for football by being an avid Utes football fan.
Ron had a 38-year career at Strong's Volkswagen. He was a great help to family and friends, always working on their cars.
Ron loved the outdoors and spent many weekends camping and hunting with family and friends. Later in life, Ron developed a passion for golf and enjoyed playing rounds with his family and friends.
Ron is survived by his two sons, Robert Broadwater and Brett Broadwater, and his father, Jay Broadwater. He had a special place in his heart for his grandson, Devon Broadwater. He is survived by his sister Jackie Davis Malouf (Mark), who assisted in his care on a daily basis over the last few years of his life. Ron and his family have remained dear friends with his former wife, Sharon Trujillo Broadwater. Ron was like a father to Sharon's two younger sisters, Tonnia Trujillo Steele and Caroline Trujillo. Ron is survived by his two step-sisters, Karri Lou Beckett and Julie Turpin. Ron had many nieces, nephews, and friends who thought the world of him.
Ron is preceded in death by his mother, Lorna Davis, sister Lori Lynn Tomlin, and stepfather Jack Davis.
Friends and family are welcome to share some time with the family and remember Ron in a celebration of his life on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East. SLC. Complimentary valet parking will be available at the north entrance. The family wants to thank the many kind and loving caregivers at the Canyon Creek Memory Care Center and also Michael at Hospice for Utah.
In lieu of flowers, Ron would like to have donations made in the name of Wyatt Frick to the Children's Discovery Amphitheater at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Call 801-584-4570 to make donations. Donations can also be made at the service.
In Loving Memory
I was sorry to read about Rons passing..He and I worked together at Strongs and we had a good relationship..He was one of the few folks from Strongs that I have nothing but respect for..I am so sorry.
chuck hargis
Murray, Ut
I'm sorry to hear of Ron's passing. What a character. Great guy, a great loss for Rob, Brett and Devon. Hope each of you is doing alright. My sincere best wishes, Dave Scown
Dave Scown
Murray,, Ut
I am very saddened to read of Ron's passing. We worked for many years together and he was a great guy to work with and fun to know. My wife and I will keep him and his family in our prayers. God grant him eternal peace!
Charles (Buddy) Nowell
South Jordan, Ut
Ron and I worked together at Strong's back in the 1980's. He was the first friend I made there and he helped me quite a bit as I was beginning my career. Ron also taught me "ice fishing" up at Strawberry Reservoir. It was the coldest I've ever been, but it was fun because Ron made us laugh. Such a great human being. My condolences to his family.
Randy Nowell
Jacksonville, FL
I am so very sorry to hear about Ron passing. I had been thinking of him a great deal for the last week or two. I love my memories of our families all getting together for holidays and celebrations. Ronnie would always call me Shell, and I remember I use to be in awe of him as a young girl. He always had a smile on his face. I loved getting together at Aunt Lornas house, Uncle Jack would be watching football on more than one T.V. and watching with him would be Ronnie. I remember helping paint Ron and Sharon's first house with my mom, Aunt Lorna, Ronnie and Sharon. I remember we worked the whole weekend painting and hanging this funky brown, gold and foil 70's wall paper. It was the big thing back then. When we were done they had turned the house into a really cute home. Ron nie was so nice to me and I have always enjoyed being around him. I love you cousin and this world was truly a better place for you being in it. Jackie, Sharon, Rob and Bret I hope your hearts will soon replace the pain and emptiness living without him with the warm loving memories of him that have helped shape your lives and family. As for me I will remember him as he was growing up and the way he was always the light of the room with a beer in hand and a genuine kind smile for everyone. RIP
Shelly Rae Johnson-Williams
Beaver Dam, AZ