Byron (Bus) Ray Broadbooks, 93 of Bentonville, AR, a man of quiet strength and passion for family and unflagging loyalty to his country, stepped out of his earthly clothes and into an unblemished body and perfect robes provided by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 in Bentonville, AR, in the midst of his family.
Born in McPherson, Kansas on November 14th, 1922. Bus was husband to, Darda Faith Wadlow for 55 years. Then was married to Elsie Dillow for 14 years. He was the Daddy to Janna Worden, husband Bill of Utica NY, Dave Broadbooks, wife Gloria of Rogers AR, Susan Eardley of Rogers AR, Peter Broadbooks & Joel Broadbooks. He is survived by 8 grandchildren, 7 grandchildren in-laws, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren in-laws & 2 Great-Great grandchildren. Bus was preceded in death by his parents Byron B & Alta Smith Broadbooks, his wives, 2 sisters Eleanor Wilcox & Pat Boys, his son's Peter & Joel, and Great Grandson, Brenden.
Bus served honorably in the Army under General Eisenhower as a mapmaker for the Army Air Corp Pilots. He was present in Paris France during the liberation! After his service in the Army he attended college in Kansas City, earning a degree in architecture & surveying. Upon graduation, he & his family moved to McPherson, Kansas where he worked for the county as a surveyor, later taking a job with Pyle Construction. He worked in Salina, Kansas before moving to Wichita, then to Goddard, where he worked for Descon until retirement in 1990. Bus was a licensed pilot & while living in Goddard, Kansas, he built & flew 2 airplanes. At the time of his retirement, Bus & Darda moved to Gateway, Arkansas. He then worked part-time at Fellowship Bible Church.At the age of 37 he received Jesus Christ as his personal Lord & Savior and was always a wonderful example as a Husband, Father, Grandfather and to all that knew him.
Service is set for 11:00 A.M. Thursday, Sept. 29 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Pea Ridge. Burial will be in Bayless Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation is set for 5-7:00 Wed. Sept. 28 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net