David Scheer Broad November 3, 1925
David Scheer Broad, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 5, 2023. Dave lived an active and vibrant life, keenly focused on and inspired by his two greatest passions, family and art. His friendly nature, incredible humor and wit, and his calm, peaceful demeanor endeared him to all. Dave was always generous in sharing his talent for illustration when someone needed artwork whether his temple, his wife’s charities, or friends with businesses.
Born in Baltimore in 1925, Dave lived with his mother, grandmother, aunts, uncle and cousins. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Army in Germany. Toward the end of the war he transitioned into civilian work as an illustrator for the US Government. After the war Dave attended and graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and began his career as a graphic illustrator in Milwaukee. He fell in love with Paris, and traveled there often as a young man- the city became a major inspiration in his artwork.
While visiting his cousin in Pasadena, he took a road trip to the San Francisco Bay Area, fell in love with San Francisco, and moved to California. He found his heart and wife, Suzanne (Sue) Lobree on a blind date. Their bond grew over a short time, and soon they married, and moved to San Rafael.
Dave became a noted Bay Area illustrator whose clients included Bank of America, Crown Zellerbach, and Sunset Magazine’s Chefs of the West, to name a few. His real passion emerged after retirement as he began to paint watercolors, and explore art beyond the commercial realm. Dave maintained a studio where he painted watercolors in the impressionistic tradition. He won numerous CWA Awards and other contests, earning him the rare distinction of Master Signature member in the CWA. He painted well into his mid-90s expanding his boundaries and challenging his creativity.
Dave and Sue were married for more than 64 years living in the same house in Terra Linda. They are blessed with three children, Stephen, Nancy (McMahon), and Richard, and their respective spouses, Ann, Dan, and Jan, and seven grandchildren: David and Mia Broad, Natalie and Arielle McMahon (fiancée Isaac Gutman), Samantha, Maile, and Kailyn Broad.
Dave’s kindness, generosity, peaceful demeanor and humorous wit will be missed by his family and friends. A private burial was held and a Celebration of Life service will be announced in the near future.
Donations in his memory can be made to Congregation Rodef Sholom, Building Fund, 150 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903, or the charity of your choice.