William James Broad (Bill) was born to James and Ella (Berryman) Broad in Butte, Mt. on August 19, 1920. He passed away suddenly on June 20, 2010. Bill loved his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, his family and his country. Each of these he served to his full ability. He enjoyed photography, music, travelling, and good milkshakes. We miss him but rejoice that he is with the Lord. He was a WW II veteran and served on Saipan. He was instrumental in the surrender of the last group of Japanese on the island, and his unit received a commendation for this. He also served as a replacement secretary to his commanding general. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Clar, and his son Bruce. He is survived by Irene, his beloved wife of 63 years, and by his daughter Naomi (Dave) Manuwal of Washington; grandchildren John (Liz) Manuwal; Joy (Shawn) Burke, and his great-granddaughter Sarah Manuwal, all of Washington. He is also survived by his son Ron (Sherry) Matkin of Michigan, his grandchildren Traci (Craig) Rozelle of MI; Vicki (Jim) Hollinger of TN, and by his great-grandchildren Alyssa and Alex Rozelle, and Emily Hollinger. Four nephews Ed, Harold, Don, and Bob Broad and four nieces, Jean, Ella, Betty, and Ruth, and their respective families including numerous great and great great nephews and nieces. Bill is also survived by three brother-in-laws, Earl (Mary) Leighty, Andy (Una) Leighty, and Jim (Ann) Leighty and five sister-in-laws; Thelma Carter, Esther Ingram, Violet (Lewis) Lundy, Laura (Gerry) Fuller, and Ardith (Gary) Wolfe and numerous nieces and nephews and their familes. Family and friends are invited to a pot-luck following the service at the Birch Grove School (Community Center).