George Walter Broschinsky

1937 ~ 2018

George Walter Broschinsky, 80, passed away January 17, 2018, at his home in Murray, Utah. George was born on December 6, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Karma Knowlton and Walter Rodney Broschinsky. He was the oldest of five children. He attended Davis High School, but left to attend the University of Utah when he was just 16. George graduated from the “U” with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He met the love of his life, Myrna Christiansen, while they were both working at Lagoon. George served a mission for the LDS Church in France and Belgium, from 1958 to 1961. George and Myrna were married in the Logan Temple on August 11, 1961. George served in the Army and was trombonist in the Army Band. He later served in the Air Force from which he was honorably discharged. George taught Seminary in Price, Utah. He later worked for the Foreign Study League, moving his young family to Murray, Utah, and then to Paris, France. In 1975, George was called as Mission President of the newly created France Toulouse Mission. He and Myrna loved France, the French people, the language and the missionaries with all their hearts. Returning from his mission, George sold insurance, taught insurance classes, and finally taught writing and French classes for Continuing Education and Senior Centers. He was a gifted and inspired teacher. George was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved to read, write, plan, and tell stories and jokes. He was a talented trombone player and loved music.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Myrna, and his parents. Survived by his children: Michael (Korral), Wendy (Dwight) DeMann, David (Jennifer), Steven (Jennifer), Mark (Hannah), and Karen (Manden) McBride; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson; also survived by brothers: Charles (Stephanie), Dan (Susan), and Tom (Wendy); sister, Betty (Gordon) Olsen; brother-in-law, Ray (Bobbie) Christiansen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray Utah Little Cottonwood Stake center, 6180 S. Glenoaks where friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. There will also be a viewing on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins- Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the LDS Church Missionary Fund or your local school music program.

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