Philip Broms Obituary

PHILIP RUSSELL BROMS Philip Russell Broms, 88, passed away in Honolulu on September 19, 2023. He was born in Portland, OR to Russell and Phyllis Broms from Manzanita, OR. Phil graduated in 1953 from Washington High School where he participated in varsity track and sang with the All-City High School Choir. Phil attended Portland State University from 1953 to 1955 then enlisted in the U.S. Army. When Phil arrived in Honolulu in 1963, he joined the Jaycees earning a Distinguished Service Award. Thereafter, Phil was a Rotarian for 25 years. He introduced the "Ducky Dash" fundraiser. As a Board Member of the Downtown Exchange Club, Phil was a strong advocate for the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and as General Chair, held the first Annual Celebrity Auction for Prevention of Child Abuse. Phil was a proud member of the Honolulu Symphony Board and member of the Honolulu Concert Chorale. Phil was a commercial realtor, developer, and real estate agent for most of his career. Phil loved to garden and work on projects in his home and in the yard. He had a passion and love for music that brought him tremendous joy and engagement throughout his life. Phil will be fondly remembered and deeply missed for his eloquent words as he held court among his beloved family and friends. He lit up a room with his charm and made you feel important, special, and present in that moment. A true gift in life with his sparkling blue eyes and smile. Phil is survived by his wife, Mary, his children, Erik Broms, Koa Asam, Kela Fisher (Mike), Moana Yost (Colin), his sisters, Michaele Woodward and Lisa Broms, and 10 grandchildren, Elijah, Ethan and Levi Broms, Kainalu and Kalei Asam, Mehana, Ilima and Kana'i Fisher, Kiani and Alika Yost, and 1 great-grandchild, Ava Wiggins, and his many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life with close friends and family will be held in December. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary