Marvell “Marv” Broderick, age 96, returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 26, 2021, in Mount Pleasant, Utah. He was born March 28, 1925, in Sunnyside, Utah, to Angus and Deseret Broderick.
Marvell served two years in World War II, as part of the 357th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. After returning from the military, Marvell worked as a milkman, in insurance sales, and eventually retired after 20 years in the U.S. Postal Service. He was a lifelong faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many different callings.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, baking, and he was a great dancer who loved to dance to fast music. He was happiest when he was working on projects around the house. He was quick to make friends wherever he lived. He was a happy individual with a great sense of humor.
Survived by his loving wife, Laura (Francis); son, Gary (his wife Hazel) of Fairview, Utah; daughter, Christine, of Mt. Pleasant, Utah; 30 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife and mother of their children, Nila LaRae Cordner; son, Michael; and daughter, Connie Radmall; grandson, Justin Broderick; and sisters, Lucille Williamson and Cleo Losee.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Lake Shore Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel located at 5916 South 3200 West, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon for the family will be held after the funeral. Interment will be held at Provo City Cemetery.
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