Derek Broderson
On Wednesday February 24, 2021 Derek Dean Broderson, loving husband and father of two, passed away. Derek was born November 3, 1969, in San Luis Obispo, California to Cora (Santa Cruz) and Eric Broderson. He played football for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds, Derek worked in the IT field, most recently with Baker-Hughes. He married the love of his life, Theresa Leslie Thornhill, October 20, 2007. They have two beautiful children, Jack Mackensen Broderson age 12, and Avery Mara Broderson age 9.
Derek’s motto was “God, family, football.” He had a wondrous sense of humor and loved to make everyone laugh. Derek loved to cook and grill for the ones he loved, his talents will be greatly missed, by many.
Derek was preceded in death by his father Eric and sister Yvette. He is survived by his wife Theresa, children, Jack and Avery, mother Cora, sisters Janna, Cathy, and Erica, grandma Helen, and multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Services for Derek will be at Crowder Funeral Home at 111 East Medical Center Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598, Friday March 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Play 60 (https://www.heart.org/en/professional/educator/nfl-play-60), or Eastern New Mexico University Scholarship Fund (https://my.enmu.edu/web/enmu-foundation/funding-priorities).
Dear Derek Broderson, I know that once we departed the great city of Portales, New Mexico, we would all get going with our lives. Some of us stayed in touch and some of us grew apart. You and I talked a couple of times over the years and it seemed as our lives had taken on a routine of its own. I have married twice since and I’ve had three wonderful children, Pecos, Brianna and Lucas.
I know your body and mind are gone but you have left all of us with awesome memories. Those are the ones we hang on to. I remember our football lives and struggles we left on the field. I remember one-one battles we had, you might have beat me a couple of times. The thing that I tell people about are the teammates I had. That’s what makes it real. The life-long relationships you will make. I love being your friend. R. I. P. Brother Hound!!!
Theresa,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your husband rest in peace.
I am so sorry for you loss
We are saddened of the passing of your husband; Derek has left far too soon. We know it will do little to help; but you, Jack and Avery are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, we will be here if you need us.
I am very sad to hear about Derek my deepest condolences to you and family great man great friend alway there for us my prayers for all of you he will be in my heart and you Theresa and children to
Carlos
My sincerest condolences for your loss. I didn’t know Derek well but Im glad you two found each other. You have a ton of people here for you when and if you need us.
Condolences to the Broderson family. Derek gave me a lot of IT technical tips and was great to work with at Baker Hughes. We all miss him.
I want to express my sincere condolences for your family’s loss. It was so heartbreaking to hear the news of Derek’s passing. I worked with Derek on the same team at Baker Hughes, and I’m sure I speak for all of us that he will truly be missed. Please know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest well Derek. Thank you for the memories and for all of the things you helped me learn over the years. You will be missed.