Date of Death: October 27, 2015
BRODA – Joseph Anthony Broda of Melville, Sask., husband of Theresa Broda. It is with great sadness that we share the news of Joe’s passing peacefully in his 89th year following a brief illness.
Born and raised in the Killaly area, Joe attended Wymer School before working on the farm. He was an avid ball player and was part of the “Hungry 12” baseball team.
On Nov. 9, 1948, Joe married the love of his life, Theresa Ludwar, and they started farming in the Killaly area. In 1955 they moved to Melville where Joe worked at Steelman Gas and then CN where he retired in the mid 1980s.
In the early 1960s, Joe and his family worked at clearing a lot and building a cottage at Crooked Lake which became the hub of activity for the family. An avid golfer, Joe and Theresa were long-time members of the Last Oak Golf Course. He took a great deal of pride in his family and enjoyed many celebrations and family gatherings at their cottage over the years. Joe was well-known for his story telling, bonfires, boat rides and spending time with his grandchildren.
Over his life time he developed a real passion for animals and was always willing and eager to take in a stray cat or dog. Joe loved to tell jokes and loved his sports, both participating and watching the Millionaires Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs and his Blue Jays.
He will be dearly missed by his loved ones and friends who celebrate the fact he is at peace with his creator.
Joe leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 67 years ,Theresa; and their six children: Andy (Geri) of Radium, B.C. and daughters, Tara Shaw (Darren) and their children, Crandal and Adriana: Carissa Borthwick (Corey) and their children, Declan and Criseyde; George (Linda) of Crooked Lake and daughter, Carrie (Alex) and son, Jackson; Karen Schick (Garth) of Rosetown and sons, Jeremy, Derek and daughter, Kayla Edgerton (Jordon) and their children, Braxton and Connor; Stephen of Melville; Frank (Tammy) of Melville and their children, Lindsay Schweitzer (Craig) and daughter, Kinsley; son, Kyle (Amber); Joey (Maureen) of Melville; daughter, Katelyn (Mark) and son, Zach; sisters-in-law, Anne Haas and Marie Ludwar; brother-in-law, Mike (Marlene) Ludwar; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe is predeceased by his parents, William and Katie Broda; his siblings, Paul, John, Jenny Balaberda, Anne Cameron, Tony, Henry and infant brother, William.
The family of Joe Broda wish to thank the Yorkton Intensive Care Unit team for their care and compassion shown to the Broda family.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral Home, Melville.
