"Laura was a great lady of faith! Her love for her Lord Jesus showed in her compassion and kindness for others. She tried to remember EVERYONE's birthdays with a card or a little gift just to let them know that they were "special" and "remembered". We were the happy recipients of her loving ways with many a birthday card or gift and we can still remember those wonderful banana breads that she made for us! She loved helping others. And she loved her Lord Jesus. So many times she told us that when she suffers she just remembers how Jesus suffered for her and it makes her suffering seem as nothing. What a wonderful example of a Christian woman! We know her family will miss her terribly and there are many of us, her dear friends, who will miss her as well. We will be anxious to see her again in Heaven--I think she will say "Oh Elva, you've just got to see this"! Our love and sympathy to her family members whom she loved so dearly! Laura, you will be missed SO VERY MUCH! Paul and Elva Crist"
In loving memory of
Laura E. Broderson
January 5, 1928 - April 24, 2021
LAURA E. BRODERSON
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Laura Etta Broderson, 93, of Muscatine, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Premier Estates.
Private family service will be held. Reverend David Wood of Walnut Park Baptist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Gary Broderson, Roger Broderson, Carl Broderson, Sean Broderson, Ken Farrar, and Dan Yoakam. Burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery, on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
Visitation will be held 2:00-4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Laura's honor, to her daughter Pat Edwards. Online Condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Laura Etta Broderson was born on January 5, 1928, in Clinton, the daughter of Lafayette and Laura Mae (Robinson) Smith. She was united into marriage on February 16, 1945, to Gerald O. Broderson in Clinton. He preceded her in 1998.
Laura was a homemaker. She was a past member of the Fruitland Baptist Church and a member of the Walnut Park Baptist Church. Laura had a strong faith and enjoyed reading her Bible.
Laura is survived by her daughter, Pat Edwards and her husband, Dennis Sr., of Muscatine; her grandchildren, Melissa Anderson and her husband, Keith, Dennis Edwards Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, Matthew Broderson and his wife, Diane, Charity Edwards, and Jerry Broderson; her great-grandchildren, Trea Boyd, Madelyn Broderson, Nolan Anderson, Reese Broderson, Lauren Anderson, Drake Edwards and Carter Broderson; and her sister, Dora Pitts of Clinton.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gerald; two sons, Richard and Roy; granddaughter, April Edwards; and siblings, Helen Dodge, Vernon Smith, and Johanna Hutchins.
Tributes
"So sorry for your family Laura was such a sweet and caring lady"
"I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Broderson Family. I met Laura when Roy was in the hospital and kept in touch with her through correspondence for some time after. She was a truly lovely person and always had a positive message to share and brighten the day. She shared wonderful cards and letters with me, including day to day happenings and inspirational messages. We should all aspire to be more like her, as she was one of the most caring women I have ever met. I was blessed to have known her. May she be at peace. Our sympathy to the family. David & Ginni Cooper (Ginni is the cousin of Joy Broderson Lamp). "
"I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Broderson Family. I met Laura when Roy was in the hospital and kept in touch with her through correspondence for some time after. She was a truly lovely person and always had a positive message to share and brighten the day. She shared wonderful cards and letters with me, including day to day happenings and inspirational messages. We should all aspire to be more like her, as she was one of the most caring women I have ever met. I was blessed to have known her. May she be at peace. Our sympathy to the family. David & Ginni Cooper (Ginni is the cousin of Joy Broderson Lamp). "
"I just read of the passing of Laura and want to convey my sympathies to the family. May your faith sustain you and may your memories bring you peace. And may knowing that you will one day meet again give you strength to carry on. Our sympathy and prayers, Ron and Kathy ( Barry) Marshall ( Kathy is Joy Broderson Lamp's cousin.)"