Kerim Zachariah Broadbent, "Zack"

Broadbent, Kerim Zachariah, Zack , 41, of Fullerton, CA, passed away on Wednesday November 14, 2012. He was born to Lee and Janan Broadbent, December 19, 1970, in Ankara Turkey. Zack graduated from Friends School, a private high school, in Baltimore, MD. He attended California State Polytechnic University, where he achieved his Bachelors of Science in Management Information Systems. Kerim worked at TBT, Inc. over the past 15 years as a computer programmer. He loved cars and belonged to the Southern California Miata Club, served as its president, and the Sion TC Club. He was active in supporting gay rights. He was an avid computer enthusiast and enjoyed Sci-Fi, as long as it is written well. Kerim is survived by his parents, Lee and Janan, his aunts and cousins, his cousins, his partner Talmage, and his many friends. Per his wishes, Kerim will be cremated by and his ashes will be spread along the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 2:00 PM " 4:00 PM in the Arbor at The Fullerton Arboretum, located on the California State University, Fullerton Campus at 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA 92831. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to The Human Rights Campaign, http://www.hrw.org/