David Broadus Memorial Fund for Wife and Children
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David Broadus’ passing was tragic and unexpected. His wife Dorothy Norton-Broadus and their two sons, Conor, age 16, and Liam, age 20, along with his parents Jack and Susan Risen and sister Megan and her family are devastated. David suffered cardiac arrest the evening of March 10 and was found by Conor, who called 911. Although paramedics were able to resuscitate Dave, there was severe damage to his brain and major organs from lack of oxygen. He struggled with the effects of brain, kidney, and liver damage while in a coma for nearly three weeks in ICU. Dorothy, Liam, and Conor were not able to visit Dave during most of that time due to the County-imposed COVID-19 virus restrictions. Dave passed away the morning of March 28, 2020, surrounded by family. He never regained consciousness.
“The Dave” was a funny, optimistic, huge-hearted man. He loved his family, and Liam and Conor were the lights of his life. Of all his good qualities, Dave truly shone as a father. From making up games and telling funny stories to staying on top of the kids’ schoolwork, from coaching their peewee soccer teams and attending every football, basketball, and wrestling match to snuggling up with them on the couch or in bed, Dave Broadus let his boys know how much he loved them. And though he and Dotty had separated, together they continued to show their love and support for each other and their children by celebrating birthdays and holidays as a family, offering kind words, advice, and help to each other, and trying to set a good example for their children. They still cared about each other. Dave lived nearby and would often stop in to say hi, walk the dog, and occasionally fix things around the house. In the days before his cardiac arrest, Dave was preparing to mend the back fence and install security cameras for his family’s safety.
Dave was an amazing man: father, spouse, son, brother, uncle, and friend. A former member of Los Angeles improv and sketch comedy troupe The Groundlings, his quick wit, impersonations, and imaginative storytelling often left family and friends with bellyaches from laughter. He was a Viet Nam-era Army veteran and compassionate registered nurse (RN) dedicated not only to the best care of his patients but also to their happiness and emotional comfort. He developed a love of classic and art house films while working as assistant manager at San Diego’s Ken Cinema in the early to mid-1980s. If you called the Ken back then, you probably were entertained by the daily, comedic answering machine messages left by Dave that provided hilarious synopses of the day’s featured movies. He enjoyed pop culture and comic books, and every summer Dave, Dotty, and their boys attended the San Diego Comic-Con together. He loved to play golf, was a lifelong supporter of the Padres and the Chargers, and often fell asleep while reading sports-related fiction and biographies. Dave was a joyous and fun-loving man, a bright sunshine to many. He lived in the moment and loved his family, but he did not plan on dying.
Even though he gave much during his life, Dave left nothing behind to aid his family financially after his passing. He put off making final arrangements and planning for a strong financial future. Dave died without life insurance or savings. Although Dorothy works as a freelance technical/copy editor, she is currently on disability. Liam is a full-time student finishing his junior year at USC, and Conor is finishing his junior year at Patrick Henry High School—he will start college in August 2021. There are many bills to be paid: a mortgage, burial and medical expenses, college tuition, etc. David’s passing has left the family worried about their finances, especially paying the mortgage and utilities. Please help Dorothy, Liam, and Conor have a brighter future.
The Norton-Broadus family needs your love and support right now. They are aware that many of you are also struggling financially because of the effects of coronavirus on the economy. However, your donation will help offset their current and anticipated expenses until Dorothy is well and can get back on her feet. Please contribute what you can. Every dollar counts.
The family thanks you so very much.
“The Dave” was a funny, optimistic, huge-hearted man. He loved his family, and Liam and Conor were the lights of his life. Of all his good qualities, Dave truly shone as a father. From making up games and telling funny stories to staying on top of the kids’ schoolwork, from coaching their peewee soccer teams and attending every football, basketball, and wrestling match to snuggling up with them on the couch or in bed, Dave Broadus let his boys know how much he loved them. And though he and Dotty had separated, together they continued to show their love and support for each other and their children by celebrating birthdays and holidays as a family, offering kind words, advice, and help to each other, and trying to set a good example for their children. They still cared about each other. Dave lived nearby and would often stop in to say hi, walk the dog, and occasionally fix things around the house. In the days before his cardiac arrest, Dave was preparing to mend the back fence and install security cameras for his family’s safety.
Dave was an amazing man: father, spouse, son, brother, uncle, and friend. A former member of Los Angeles improv and sketch comedy troupe The Groundlings, his quick wit, impersonations, and imaginative storytelling often left family and friends with bellyaches from laughter. He was a Viet Nam-era Army veteran and compassionate registered nurse (RN) dedicated not only to the best care of his patients but also to their happiness and emotional comfort. He developed a love of classic and art house films while working as assistant manager at San Diego’s Ken Cinema in the early to mid-1980s. If you called the Ken back then, you probably were entertained by the daily, comedic answering machine messages left by Dave that provided hilarious synopses of the day’s featured movies. He enjoyed pop culture and comic books, and every summer Dave, Dotty, and their boys attended the San Diego Comic-Con together. He loved to play golf, was a lifelong supporter of the Padres and the Chargers, and often fell asleep while reading sports-related fiction and biographies. Dave was a joyous and fun-loving man, a bright sunshine to many. He lived in the moment and loved his family, but he did not plan on dying.
Even though he gave much during his life, Dave left nothing behind to aid his family financially after his passing. He put off making final arrangements and planning for a strong financial future. Dave died without life insurance or savings. Although Dorothy works as a freelance technical/copy editor, she is currently on disability. Liam is a full-time student finishing his junior year at USC, and Conor is finishing his junior year at Patrick Henry High School—he will start college in August 2021. There are many bills to be paid: a mortgage, burial and medical expenses, college tuition, etc. David’s passing has left the family worried about their finances, especially paying the mortgage and utilities. Please help Dorothy, Liam, and Conor have a brighter future.
The Norton-Broadus family needs your love and support right now. They are aware that many of you are also struggling financially because of the effects of coronavirus on the economy. However, your donation will help offset their current and anticipated expenses until Dorothy is well and can get back on her feet. Please contribute what you can. Every dollar counts.
The family thanks you so very much.
Co-organizers (3)
Kevin J Ring
Organizer
San Diego, CA
Dorothy Norton
Beneficiary
Megan Meirav
Co-organizer