- Date Of Birth: February 12, 1934
- Date Of Death: October 29, 2021
- State: Iowa
Norma R. Broderick, 87, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA. Norma was born February 12, 1934, in Jefferson, Iowa, to Cleo and Lorraine (Jones) Day. She was raised in Woodward, and graduated from Woodward High School where she played basketball. She married Edward J. Broderick on September 19, 1953, at Assumption Catholic Church in Granger and made their home in Waukee where they raised their six children.
Norma was a clerk at the Post Office in Dallas Center for over 14 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and several bridge clubs through the years.
Norma’s life was centered around her family. She could be seen at any number of sporting events, plays or concerts that her grandchildren were in. “Granny” was their biggest cheerleader and supporter. Getting together for holidays, which often included a poker game, meant the world to her. Playing golf, playing bridge with her friends and cribbage with her kids and grandchildren were some of Norma’s favorite pastimes.
Norma is survived by her children, Kevin Broderick of St. Petersburg, FL, Mark Broderick of Springfield, MO, Mary Jo (Gary) Smith of Waukee, Jeff (Lisa) Broderick of West Des Moines, Kelly (Janet) Broderick of Clive, and Jerry (Lisa) Broderick of Rockford, MI; thirteen grandchildren, Brooke (Nick) Jensen, Colin Broderick, Danielle (Marc) Emmert, Mandy (Jeff) Baker, Matthew Broderick, Mark Broderick, Jamie (Jean Kim) Winger, Eddie Broderick, Charlie (Raizel Dela Cerna) Broderick, Keely Broderick, Caleb Broderick, Karsyn Broderick, and Cassidy Broderick; and great-grandchild, Breckyn “go Hawkeyes” Baker; her sister, Pat (Charlie) Porter of Grand River, IA; three step siblings, Gary (Barb) Newell of Humboldt, IA, Tom (Judy) Newell of Urbandale, and Nancy (Al) Barclay of Woodward; She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her step-father Arden Newell, and her brothers, Ron and Jim Day.
Our family would like to thank the staff at Edgewater and Bright Kavanagh House for the wonderful and loving care they gave our Mom and “Granny” over the last several weeks. You have all been wonderful.
Norma will be remembered for being an amazing Mom, wonderful Granny and loyal friend.
