James Broughton
James Earl Broughton
James Earl Broughton passed away suddenly at the age of 75. James grew up in St. Louis Park, MN where he and his sister, Joanie, graduated high school. After serving in the National Guard, he earned a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Physics, and Master of Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. James valued education and enjoyed an accomplished career as a leader in biomedical engineering sciences and regulatory affairs. James had a passion for the wonders of the cosmos, celestial events like solar eclipses, concepts like time travel, and the prospect of exploring other worldsin reality, in literature, and in his own imagination. He was a licensed pilot and retained his love for aviation throughout his life. He was devoted to the philosophy of longevity and proud of his brief tenure on the board of directors at the Cryonics Institute. Above all else, James was a committed father, grandfather, brother, and partner who loved his family deeply. James is preceded in death by his father, John, and his mother, Jean; survived by his sister, Joanie, his four children, Jill (Eric), John (Claire), Joey, and Haley, his five grandchildren, and his partner of 6 years, Debbie.
James Earl Broughton passed away suddenly at the age of 75. James grew up in St. Louis Park, MN where he and his sister, Joanie, graduated high school. After serving in the National Guard, he earned a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Physics, and Master of Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. James valued education and enjoyed an accomplished career as a leader in biomedical engineering sciences and regulatory affairs. James had a passion for the wonders of the cosmos, celestial events like solar eclipses, concepts like time travel, and the prospect of exploring other worldsin reality, in literature, and in his own imagination. He was a licensed pilot and retained his love for aviation throughout his life. He was devoted to the philosophy of longevity and proud of his brief tenure on the board of directors at the Cryonics Institute. Above all else, James was a committed father, grandfather, brother, and partner who loved his family deeply. James is preceded in death by his father, John, and his mother, Jean; survived by his sister, Joanie, his four children, Jill (Eric), John (Claire), Joey, and Haley, his five grandchildren, and his partner of 6 years, Debbie.