The family of Keith “Boe” Broughton is saddened to announce his unexpected passing on Thursday, June 25, 2020 while on vacation with his wife and daughters in Colorado. Boe was born in Manchester, England on January 8, 1965 to Ernest and Hilda Broughton. Boe attended Manchester public schools and later Manchester University earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. While in school, Boe was a keyboard player and one of the vocalists with some of his childhood “mates” in a band called Life. He and the band shared the stage with some of the most famous 1980’s English bands such as Duran Duran and New Order.
Immediately after graduation, Boe began his career with Otis Elevators as an elevator engineer. He worked for Otis in several English cities and several countries. One of his assignments took him to Saudi Arabia where he worked in the King’s Palace as chief elevator technician. He earned a reputation as one of the best problem solvers in the elevator industry. His knowledge of elevator systems and his experience led to his appointment to the International Advisory Board for Elevator Safety. Shortly after his Saudi Arabian experience, he was employed by Kone Elevators and transferred to Texas. He worked for Kone as a software and elevator systems engineer until health issues led to his retirement in 2019.
In 1997, Boe married Heather Potter and the couple settled in Plano. Boe was extremely proud to be an adopted Texan; and in 2003, even more proud to become a United States citizen. His British views on U.S. life and politics were insightful and humorous.
Boe enjoyed many hobbies and interests including movies, music, reading, photography, following world politics, and boating on Lake Ray Hubbard. He was an active sports fan and enjoyed watching all the Dallas area professional sports teams. However, his biggest sports obsession was being a super fan of the Manchester United soccer team. He never missed any of the team’s televised matches regardless of the time, day or night. His passion for this team was far beyond normal “fanship”.
Boe’s greatest passion was his family: wife; Heather, daughters; Alanna (16) and Leah (14). Boe attended many of the girls’ school and club events (soccer, softball, basketball, choir, gymnastics and dance), there to support and cheer for them, camera in hand. He was a caring and loving husband and father who was extremely proud of “his three girls.”
Boe was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Hilda Broughton and brother-in-law Paul Meadowcroft.
Boe is survived by his wife, Heather Broughton; daughters, Alanna and Leah Broughton; sisters, Anne Greenhalgh and husband Andy, and Janet Meadowcroft; brother, Tony Broughton; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Tessier and husband Bryan, and Beth McDonald and husband Andy; and several nephews and nieces.
Boe will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who loved him.
A memorial service will be held at a later date when his family from England can travel to Texas.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made for Boe’s daughters at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/broughton-fundraiser
Kelly Sculpher
8 Jul 2020I absolutely love your family, and Keith was a wonderful person to know. He was amusing, engaging, and insightful. I will miss him very much. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
Donna Williams
8 Jul 2020I am so saddened by the loss of your dear husband and father. He had many accomplishments and used his time on this earth to brighten the lives of many. May God comfort you in your loss.
Anonymous
8 Jul 2020Heather,
I am deeply, deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I know all of our Hendrick Hawk teachers who have had the privilege of teaching your sweet children are also saddened by this news. My prayers are with you and May God bring you and the girls comfort, especially through your precious memories of your husband/father.
Deepest sympathy,
Cheryl Jones
Carol
8 Jul 2020I will definitely miss our dinners and poolside chats. His humor was always the thing I looked forward to as well as his deep thoughtful analysis of beers. ?
Shannon Lewis
9 Jul 2020I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Sarah Renshaw
9 Jul 2020So sad to hear this news Janet. What a beautiful insight to your brother’s life. May you and all your family know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of those that love you x
Neal Fullman
9 Jul 2020Deep sadness and condolences to you and the girls Heather. I can’t imagine what you are going through, but I know you will have years of happy memories to treasure and I hope they provide some comfort. All love from across the pond. Neal x
Karen Horne
10 Jul 2020Heather, I am so very sorry and sending prayers for you and those precious daughters.
Anonymous
10 Jul 2020Love you all sooo sooo much.
I love you and your girls more than you know. Please let me help in any way that I can. ❤️
Hugz!
Lesli
Hakan Barneman
13 Jul 2020Please accept our deepest condolences, we are so sorry to hear abouth Keith’s passing, I will remember my conversations with Keith and the laughs we had together on sports politics and work.
Sincerly
Hakan, Marie, Patrik and Rickard
Devan Tolar
13 Jul 2020I am very sorry to hear of Kieth’s passing And my condolences go out to his Family.
I was the person that hired Kieth for KONE in Dallas allowing him to come to the US and to Texas. He worked for me for a while before moving on to bigger and better suited opportunities. He was very intelligent, fun to be around and always made me laugh.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Rob & Jackie Anderton
20 Jul 2020I went to school with Boe during the 1970’s & early 80’s and me and my wife Jackie had to pleasure of visiting you both in Plano. I was thinking of Boe today and just decided to look you both up, was shocked and very saddened to hear that Boe had passed away. We send our condolences & prayers to you Heather & the girls who Boe loved so much.