Donald Earl Broughton

Donald Earl Broughton of Great Falls passed away on October 21, 2021. He was born on December 23,1927, to Earl and Olga Broughton in Grenora, North Dakota. After graduating from Great Falls High School in 1946, Don enlisted with the US Navy. Shortly after his discharge, Don enrolled in Barber School in Boston, Massachusetts. After his graduation, returned to Great Falls and opened the Riverview Barber Shop which he owned and successfully operated for over 45 years. An avid sports fan, Don coached youth baseball for many years in the Riverside Baseball Program, and then went on to coach women's softball. Don is survived by his four children, Don (Linda), Bonnie (Marlon) Zook, Dan (Rachelle), and Dave (Casey); grandchildren, Kyle Broughton, Lindsey (Marc) Mahoney, Michael (Sarah) Zook; step- granddaughter, Kristin McComb and step-grandson, Devin Erickson; seven great-grandchildren; and his very special friend, Delores Higgins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian, in 2001. Viewing will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral is on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m.