Bruce C. Samuelson

Bruce C. Samuelson Nov. 3, 1941 - Sept. 19, 2010 Bruce C. Samuelson passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 after a battle with cancer. He had a warm and caring personality, a positive outlook on life, and great sense of humor. Not only that, he was very generous and shared lots of love to all of those who knew him. Bruce was born in Bagley, MN on Nov. 3, 1941, but he was raised in Bemidji, MN. In Feb. of 1961, he joined the United States Navy and retired in 1981 as an E8 FTG Chief Petty Officer. He joined the Fleet Reserve in 1969, and he eventually served as the Secretary/Treasurer for 25 years. In 1970, he was awarded Outstanding Instructor of the month. After serving in the Navy for 20 years, he worked at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab as an electronic technician, and he retired as a technical supervisor in 2004. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and singing karaoke with his family and friends. Bruce is survived by his loving wife Eleanor, who he was married to for 47 years; 2 sons Robert and Brian (Diana) of Hayward, CA, daughter Dyane Samuelson of Fremont, CA; siblings Louise (Jim) Wheeldon of NE, Arleen (Bob) Whitcomb of KS, Karen (Jay) Johnson of MN, David (Lois) Samuelson of MN, and Darwin (Kim) Samuelson of MN. Also, he is survived by his 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. His deceased family members are his father, mother, two brothers, a sister and one son. Friends and family are invited to his memorial on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 from 1-5 p.m. at the Georgian Manor Mobile Park Clubhouse. The address is 1419 Buckingham Way, Hayward, CA, 94544. Dress casual or Hawaiian wear. Please, no flowers.