Obituary

Harvey H. Brodersen, age 77, of Nitro, WV, passed to his Heavenly Reward on February 13, 2025, at CAMC / Charleston after an extended illness. His loving and devoted wife, Rosalie, was at his bedside. He now resides in the Mansions of the Lord.

Preceding him in death were Ava Walls, grandmother; Pimpaw, grandfather; Harvey Sr., father; Iola, mother; many uncles; and Nancy Deane, sister.

Harvey is the cherished brother of Janet Dolin (Detroit MI) and Lynda Stern (Gainesville GA), uncle to many nephews and their families, Stepdad to Jennifer (husband Rod) Casto, grandfather to Michael, Justin, and Samantha, and great-grandfather to Raiden, Elliott, Felix, and Renly. He also had many other in-laws, nieces and nephews on his wife’s side.

Born in Detroit, Harvey’s younger years were spent in Lyburn, WV, with Mother Iola Walls Brodersen, sister Lynda, grandparents, uncles, and cousins. His “pimpaw” called him “Buddy Boy” at a very early age and it STUCK, especially with his sisters and their families – who knew him as Uncle Buddy.

Just out of High School, Harvey enlisted and proudly served in the US Air Force for 9 years as a radar technician. A change in life led him to attend and graduate with Honors from Berea College (KY), School of Nursing (BSRN). Due to his exemplary dedication and nursing skills, his associates and co-workers often referred to him as the “Nurse’s nurse.” After serving many years in various sections, his main emphasis was ICU/CCU/telemetry/ER.

Harvey made friends easily and will be greatly missed by many – friends, nephews, nieces and extended families. I want to thank CAMC Hospice for their care and compassion while he was there.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider making a donation to your local animal shelter or CAMC’s Hospice House in Harvey’s memory.

Remembrances and condolences may be posted at www.barlowbonsall.com .

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.