Denise was the second of three children to Daniel and Marilyn Broncheau. She grew up around Snohomish and graduated from Vashon Island HS in 1989. She enjoyed camping and fishing, golfing and playing softball. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin. Most of her life was fighting an incurable autoimmune disease but that never made her give up. She even organized a team called the Bucking Broncheau's to raise money and participate in the Lupus walk. Her courage inspires and she will be deeply missed. She passed away in the comfort of her own home.