Memories of Robert "Bob" D. Broadhurst

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Robert "Bob" D. Broadhurst

Sonoma, CA, USA

July 29, 1941 - November 1, 2020

Jul 29, 1941 - Nov 1, 2020

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Kenneth Koehler

Erin...thanks for sharing. What a wonderful and fitting goodby to our good friend.
Ken and Nancy Koehler

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Erin Broadhurst Ready

2020, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA

Hello Friends - We had a small memorial ceremony on Saturday, December 19th, with my husband and our two kids here on Martha's Vineyard. We sent Bob's memory out on an evening tide with a beautiful floral remembrance wreath. We read "Crossing The Bar" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and "I Heard Your Voice in the Wind Today" in his honor. Wishing everyone a warm holiday and only the best for a welcomed new year.

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Becky Bevins

My buddy Bob, I will truly miss you. You were so much fun to work with. I'm so glad we got to finish Phelps together. I'm heartbroken to hear of your passing. Who am I going to bug now? Rest In Peace my dear friend and know you will always be my favorite Geotech.

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Kelly Peers

I am so sorry to hear this news...Bob was one of my favorite people. Doggone it. I am so sorry to hear this news...Bob was one of my favorite people. Doggone it. I am so sorry to hear this news...Bob was one of my... Read more

Wendy Harty

Bob - a true and genuine soul. Always fun and interesting. Will be terribly missed by his Irish ladies. Friday nights will never be the same without you.
Erin - we send our deepest condolences. Bob talked about you all the time. We were happy to hear the many stories of his life. His wit was unmatched and we enjoyed his company so much. Oh how we will miss him❤️
Mary, Linda and Wendy

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Linda Britton

Fun, laughter and a little too much wine at Sonoma’s Best with dear Bob. I was truly saddened and shocked... Read more Fun, laughter and a little too much wine at Sonoma’s Best with dear Bob. I was truly saddened and shocked to hear of Bob’s passing.... Read more Fun, laughter and a little too much wine at Sonoma’s... Read more

Wendy Harty

2019, The Best at Sonoma’s Best.

nersi hemati

God bless his soul!
Bob was very neat and organized. He was a great source for technical references and always willing to share them (this is before we had google!)

Nersi Hemati

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Cesar Costales

It is a privilege to be able to call Bob family. His personality was larger than life and so was his laugh! The world has lost a great man who has positively touched so many lives. Personally, he was a key figure in my life during my teenage years. He will be missed greatly but he will live on forever in our hearts and memories!!

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Bonnie Hofkin

Piping in Moab

We all boarded a plane to Moab. You could hear Bob laughing during the flight...it was charmingly infectious. I was honored to be able to make music with him and get to know him thru the band.

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Carlie Factor

What a great photo! What a great photo! What a great photo!

James Gray

Sonoma, CA, USA

Bob shared this with me last time I had the pleasure of his company, and I think we can all agree, his company was of the best sort. Joviality was his specialty. Bob was ribald in a way that appealed to the American male in me. Deeply missed by me

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Kenneth Koehler

Robert Dennis Broadhurst...also affectionately known as Hooky, a moniker bestowed on him by some of his irreverent tennis pals...with your passing a slice of the Big Apple is now gone but the memories of your runyonesque persona and your acerbic wit will live on. Good on that. You will be missed. Not sure about the pipes however!

May the wind always be at your back and the sun shine warm on your face until we meet again...
Ken and Nancy Koehler

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Wil Kimura

My wife Denise and I met Bob and Cynde when Erin and my daughter Kira were grade school classmates and became friends. I will treasure the the times we got to socialize with the Broadhurst family. Bob's kindness, acceptance, love of life experiences and sense of humor was obviously a part of who he was. Our condolences to Erin, Cynde and the rest of the 'Ohana. R.I.P my friend.

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Zane Mckeithan

Bob and I worked together on several dozen projects in the the last 4 years. We spoke 3 weeks ago about our future work and of course had a moment BS-Ing. I found myself laughing the hardest with good ol bobbo as I called him. When my dad passed away he was sure to take me under and continue on and help me continue my fathers legacy. He was a solid man and I already miss his laugh and jokes.

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Craig Herzog

Bobbles was the greatest. His kindness, sarcasm, wit and general goofiness were always a bright spot in my day. I have known him since I was a little kid, and when I was starting out on my own he taught me so much - probably most importantly that life is more than work and that there was always a place for humor. I am so glad I got to see him over the last few years outside of our work environment, and I always appreciated him venturing out see us play bagpipeless music and share a beer or four. And that laugh.
He will really be missed.

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Michael Herzog

Bob was one of the funniest men with the driest wit I ever knew. He was my boss when I was a kid and then... Read more Bob was one of the funniest men with the driest wit I ever knew. He was my boss when I was a kid and then would see him all over,... Read more Bob was one of the funniest men with the driest wit... Read more

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Monica Costales

Party Bob!! ❤️ he was honestly the smartest person I knew! I was always so amazed at how he knew almost every answer when we would watch jeopardy! He also had the most incredible laugh! It was so satisfying when you could get a good laugh out of him, he had a way of making you feel like the funniest person in the world! I don’t know what we’re going to do without his world famous onions!! He was an amazing person, so kind, and was always so great to us. He will be forever missed!!! 😔

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Annie Cooke

The first time I met Bob-O he was playing the bagpipes at Erin’s storybook wedding. He was the leader as the bridal party entered the tent. The man lit up the tent and brought an unmatched flare to an already one of a kind night.

Whether wearing a cape or quoting some obscure Irish song, Bob didn’t just walk into a room he made an entrance. His laughter was infectious and has luckily been passed on to Erin.

You were one of a kind Bob-O! They don’t make ‘em like you anymore ❤️

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