Jack Eugene Broughton, 93, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Kansas Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge, Kansas.
Jack was born on August 29, 1927, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Leonard Clark and Thelma Theora (Parks) Broughton. He graduated from Hoisington Kansas High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy. Jack led a long successful illustrious career in the Oil & Gas Industry. His dedication was showcased by his myriad of roles spanning over 60 years. Jack was highly respected and recognized by many in his industry. His work took him many places throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, North Dakota, and Colorado. His responsibilities ranged from a driller in early years to advanced management in the later.
Nonetheless, in the twilight of his career, Jack chose to work as a bus driver in the Larned school system where he used his charm and humor to entertain the children whom he shuttled to and from school and their events. He was an active member of the Fort Dodge American Legion #107, as well as the Hoisington Masonic Lodge. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of experiencing his fun-loving, helpful, and charming personality. Jack also cherished the mountains where he often ventured, spending many splendorous getaways with those he loved even more.
On June 3, 1947, Jack married the love of his life Doris “La Dene” Brewer of Hoisington, Kansas and started a family that gifted them their seven children. Doris preceded him in death on November 4, 2007. He is survived by a daughter, LeeAnn Castaneda and husband Earnest, from Springfield, Missouri; two sons, Ron Broughton and wife, Jayne, of Owasso, Oklahoma and Jack “Jackie” Broughton from The Woodlands, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Among other dearly departed family members include: two daughters, Kerri Lainge and Lisa Broughton, two sons Everett Broughton and Kevin Broughton, and his brother and two sisters: Billy Broughton, Loretta French, and Rosalie Renz.
A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held Friday, August 13, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City with Rev. Shawn Fletcher officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Dodge with full Military Honors by the United States Navy and the Howard Gotschall VFW Post 1714. There will be no public viewing, as cremation has taken place. Friends and family are welcomed to sign the register book Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.
The family has suggested for memorials to be sent to the Ft. Dodge Museum in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.