Val Holland Broadhead

Val Holland Broadhead passed away on April 24, 2026 from health complications. He passed away at the age of 72 after living his best life. He was a fun loving, adventurous, dedicated husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa.

Val was born in Heber, Utah to Norm and Holly Spanton Broadhead. He later moved to Payson with his family where he created many memories with his siblings. He graduated from Payson High School where he met the love of his life, Leslie Smith. They were married 52 years.

Val and Leslie had many adventures together. He was a cowboy, firefighter, EMT, pilot, truck driver, boat captain, scuba diver, musician, minister, racecar fanatic, school bus driver, mechanic, and mentor. There was nothing more important to him than his family. He loved taking his family on adventures and had a special love for Lake Powell. Val and Leslie were gonna go for another adventure to the Dakotas to see the President’s on the Mountain this summer.

In his retired years he spent most of his time at his property in Beaver Dam riding side by sides with his wife and friends, where Val and Richard were always up to their usual shenanigans.

He is survived by his wife Leslie; mother Holly Broadhead Peterson; kids Jody (Neil) Dansie, Kelly Broadhead, Bobby Broadhead, Cory Broadhead, Cassidie Broadhead and Chris Broadhead; grandkids Ty, Charlotte, Madison, Mckenna, Hogan, Mayci, Jason, Paige, Garrett, Korben, Jarrisen, Jori, Alex, Jei; 10 great-grandkids; siblings Keith (Kim) Broadhead, Lorie Broadhead and Laurie Ramos.

Preceded in death by his father Norm Broadhead; mother and father-in-law Wayne and Nan Smith; and grandson Kyle Dansie.

Pops was stubborn as a mule, and lived life to the fullest. He was always the one to start the water fight, and never missed a ball game. He loved concerts, the dunes and loved teaching all the kids how to drive.

 A Celebration of Life will be Saturday May 2nd @ 2pm at 69 East 100 North Santaquin. Everyone is welcome. Please come in your best Hawaiian shirt or bright colors and celebrate Val’s life with us. Let’s all have a final toast to a great man.