Broom, Ralph
December 2, 1926 - June 6, 2014
Ralph Broom, beloved husband and best friend to “Jeannie”, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 6, 2014 in Drumheller, Alberta. Ralph was born in Nacmine on December 2, 1926 to Robert and Dora Broom and lived his entire life in Nacmine. Ralph worked for many years as a coal miner and later took up carpentry and construction after the local mines closed. Ralph also worked for the Drumheller School Division prior to his retirement.
Ralph was a loving husband and father and was very proud of his five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Ralph loved fishing and spent countless hours at various fishing holes around the valley, constantly in search of catching “the big one”. Ralph tied his own fishing flies and much of his fishing success was attributed to his own fly he dubbed the “Broom Bug”. Ralph also had a love for gardening and was extremely proud of his prized tomatoes.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife Jean, son Don (Karen), son Bob (Heather), grandchildren Ami, Scott (Karla), Sarah (Paul), Cody, Kelsey (Tom) and great grandchildren Gracie and Ava. Ralph was pre-deceased by his parents, his brother Francis Broom and his sister Doris Cooper. Ralph is also survived by his sisters Joan Kelly and Evelyn Higgins.
Respecting Ralph’s wishes, a private ceremony for the immediate family only will be held on Friday, June 13.
