A man has paid tribute to his “caring and selfless” uncle who spent years fighting for animal rights following his sad death aged 74.
Steve Broom died on Wednesday, May 21 at Dove House Hospice in Hull following a long illness, and leaves behind many family and friends who loved him.
The animal rights activist was well-known around where he lived on Ings Road, particularly for his love of animals and helpful nature. Over the years, he had participated in many animal rights protests and had rescued “dozens” of cats and dogs from shelters.
Speaking to Hull Live, Steve’s nephew Kris Whittaker said: “He was the best uncle ever. He was just fantastic, and such a caring person. He used to rescue cats and dogs from all over and would help so many people in the community – he’d bend over backwards to help people.
Alongside his passion for animals, Steve served in the RAF in his younger years, and later went on to be a taxi driver and driving instructor.
(Image: Dove House Hospice)
“He was just so selfless and was always thinking of others. He was a proper community man – he’d help anyone but would never ask for any help from anyone else. If he was picking someone up in his cab and he knew them, he wouldn’t charge them,” Kris continued.
“For as long as I can remember he was a huge animal rights activist and was involved in lots of protests. He was a vegan, and was interviewed on the radio about animal rights. He saved so many animals’ lives – and was just a little legend.”
Steve’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 10:30am. Mourners will meet at Apollo Walk at 9:30am and will the head to Hull KR Stadium, and then the Chapel on Chanterlands Avenue. Following the service, the wake will be held at the Crooked Billet pub. The family have requested no flowers, but donations will be welcome and given to a local animal sanctuary.