John A. Broms, 76, passed away April 28, 2014 at his home in Virginia Beach, VA, after a battle with cancer. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, on Jan 27, 1938, and is preceded in death by his parents Ida Mae and Harvey Broms. He is survived by his wife Marsha of 30 years and…
Continue ReadingJohn A. Broms, 76, passed away April 28, 2014 at his home in Virginia Beach, VA, after a battle with cancer. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, on Jan 27, 1938, and is preceded in death by his parents Ida Mae and Harvey Broms. He is survived by his wife Marsha of 30 years and six children; Timothy and Michael Broms Heather, Mary Beth Broms Etherton Michael, Theresa Krzewinski Joe, Alison Grimstead Chris, and Cyndi Ellis. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and by his younger brother, James Broms Jeanne of Minneapolis, MN and brother-in-law Mark Leslie. He served in the USN as a Chief Radioman Ret. Following his naval career he was a Realtor, and a defense contractor. He never missed a chance to socialize with friends and family. He loved a good fishing trip and taking his grandchildren to the local fishing pond. He was an expert horseshoe player and truly a jack of all trades.
There will be a celebration of his life John style on Saturday, May 3rd at his home at 5408 Blackwater Loop, Virginia Beach, VA at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of fresh cut flowers, we ask for live plants for a memory garden. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.
gregory pasquale
left a message on May 1, 2014:
My condolences to the family. He was a good shipmates and friend. RIP.
William Campbell
left a message on May 7, 2014:
I had the good fortune to work with him at St. Juliens Creek for a few years. One of the best persons I have ever met. He was a hard worker who had a unique way of looking at the world. He always made me laugh. He will be truly missed. God Bless.
Don Buchholz
left a message on May 3, 2014:
My heart felt condolences to his family, may God rest his soul.
The way I figure it, God must have needed a Mr. Fix It and called John home. Learned a ton from him and all good memories. Fair winds and following seas to you John.
Louis C Loria
left a message on May 3, 2014:
John, you were great to work with. I will miss you and wish your family well.
Louis C Loria
Tommy Baldwin
left a message on May 1, 2014:
My condolences to the family. John was a great person. First met John in 1991 he was doing installs for the Coast Guard. I remember sending John and his team to Miami and it was over Coast Guard Day and the Communication Station invited them to the celebration and all John could talk about after that was horseshoes, free beer and food, what more could you ask for. John will be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Celestine Winch
left a message on May 1, 2014:
I'm so sorry for your loss. John was what my late husband Anthony Dioguardi called "a good egg." We knew him from our days at St Juliens Creek. He was sweetly sarcastic and gave us lots of smiles.
Chuck and Robin Bedford
left a message on May 1, 2014:
We have many fond memories of John. What a wonderful sense of humor and he always offered a kind word. God bless Marsha and the entire Broms Family.
Carole Edwards
left a message on May 1, 2014:
Marsha,
I only met John the one time when we had our cousins reunion and took over his house. In spite of all that he was very warm and friendly to us and was fun to be around.
Remember the good times and hang on to the family during this time of grief.
Love Carole
Stephanie Bennett
left a message on May 1, 2014:
My condolences to the Broms Family. It has been awhile but I really enjoyed working with him.
Robert Merrell
left a message on April 30, 2014:
Sending our deepest condolences. God Speed Mr. John
Deanise and Carl Whitley
left a message on May 1, 2014:
Dear Marsha and family, It's not easy to find the words to help you heal,but maybe by sharing a story about John would help. He was a wonderful fixer upper! He could build and fix just about anything,trying was the fun part. He was to kind to help Carl with the renovation of our home in Chesapeake years ago. Carl still shares stories with me when they worked together. May you have peace and grace at the time.
Joyce Beaty
left a message on April 30, 2014:
To the Broms Family. My Love. What wonderful memories I have, working with John. Will think of you always with Love. Save a spot up there for me. Joyce
Kathryn Challenger
left a message on April 30, 2014:
Marsha and the entire Broms family....Rod and I are so very sorry to not have John in our lives anymore. He was a great father, step-father, grand father, brother-in-law, friend and husband. We will truly miss him.
Debra Laws
left a message on April 30, 2014:
God Bless John and everyone who new him. He will be missed by many
Ike Grimes
left a message on April 30, 2014:
I worked with John off and on for the last 25 years, and the only time I ever heard him raise his voice in anger, it was in defense of his crew against unreasonable demands. He was a positive influence in the world, and we are diminished by his absence.
Fair winds and following seas, shipmate -- we'll miss you!
Aunt Kathy
left a message on April 30, 2014:
My prayers are with you at this sad time
Love
Aunt Kathy
Alfred & Gladys Hilbert
left a message on April 30, 2014:
God Bless you Marsha and your family. I know John will be dearly missed. God is your comforter in you time and need. Peace be with you and your family.
Harlan & Mary Rentfrow
left a message on April 30, 2014:
Friends for fifty years, John, really gonna miss ya'. We all are. I know you're fishing in calm seas now. Save me a spot in the boat, buddy.
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gregory pasquale
left a message on May 1, 2014:
My condolences to the family. He was a good shipmates and friend. RIP.
William Campbell
left a message on May 7, 2014:
I had the good fortune to work with him at St. Juliens Creek for a few years. One of the best persons I have ever met. He was a hard worker who had a unique way of looking at the world. He always made me laugh. He will be truly missed. God Bless.
Don Buchholz
left a message on May 3, 2014:
My heart felt condolences to his family, may God rest his soul.
The way I figure it, God must have needed a Mr. Fix It and called John home. Learned a ton from him and all good memories. Fair winds and following seas to you John.
Louis C Loria
left a message on May 3, 2014:
John, you were great to work with. I will miss you and wish your family well.
Louis C Loria
Tommy Baldwin
left a message on May 1, 2014:
My condolences to the family. John was a great person. First met John in 1991 he was doing installs for the Coast Guard. I remember sending John and his team to Miami and it was over Coast Guard Day and the Communication Station invited them to the celebration and all John could talk about after that was horseshoes, free beer and food, what more could you ask for. John will be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Celestine Winch
left a message on May 1, 2014:
I'm so sorry for your loss. John was what my late husband Anthony Dioguardi called "a good egg." We knew him from our days at St Juliens Creek. He was sweetly sarcastic and gave us lots of smiles.
Chuck and Robin Bedford
left a message on May 1, 2014:
We have many fond memories of John. What a wonderful sense of humor and he always offered a kind word. God bless Marsha and the entire Broms Family.
Carole Edwards
left a message on May 1, 2014:
Marsha,
I only met John the one time when we had our cousins reunion and took over his house. In spite of all that he was very warm and friendly to us and was fun to be around.
Remember the good times and hang on to the family during this time of grief.
Love Carole
Stephanie Bennett
left a message on May 1, 2014:
My condolences to the Broms Family. It has been awhile but I really enjoyed working with him.
Robert Merrell
left a message on April 30, 2014:
Sending our deepest condolences. God Speed Mr. John
Deanise and Carl Whitley
left a message on May 1, 2014:
Dear Marsha and family, It's not easy to find the words to help you heal,but maybe by sharing a story about John would help. He was a wonderful fixer upper! He could build and fix just about anything,trying was the fun part. He was to kind to help Carl with the renovation of our home in Chesapeake years ago. Carl still shares stories with me when they worked together. May you have peace and grace at the time.
Joyce Beaty
left a message on April 30, 2014:
To the Broms Family. My Love. What wonderful memories I have, working with John. Will think of you always with Love. Save a spot up there for me. Joyce
Kathryn Challenger
left a message on April 30, 2014:
Marsha and the entire Broms family....Rod and I are so very sorry to not have John in our lives anymore. He was a great father, step-father, grand father, brother-in-law, friend and husband. We will truly miss him.
Debra Laws
left a message on April 30, 2014:
God Bless John and everyone who new him. He will be missed by many
Ike Grimes
left a message on April 30, 2014:
I worked with John off and on for the last 25 years, and the only time I ever heard him raise his voice in anger, it was in defense of his crew against unreasonable demands. He was a positive influence in the world, and we are diminished by his absence.
Fair winds and following seas, shipmate -- we'll miss you!
Aunt Kathy
left a message on April 30, 2014:
My prayers are with you at this sad time
Love
Aunt Kathy
Alfred & Gladys Hilbert
left a message on April 30, 2014:
God Bless you Marsha and your family. I know John will be dearly missed. God is your comforter in you time and need. Peace be with you and your family.
Harlan & Mary Rentfrow
left a message on April 30, 2014:
Friends for fifty years, John, really gonna miss ya'. We all are. I know you're fishing in calm seas now. Save me a spot in the boat, buddy.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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