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Bruce Allan Kennedy

FUNERAL HOME

Adair Funeral Homes & El Encanto Memorial Crematory - Avalon Chapel

8090 North Northern Avenue

Oro Valley, Arizona

Bruce Kennedy Obituary

KENNEDY, Bruce Allan, April 7, 1943 - November 6, 2007 peacefully passed away after a battle with cancer. He faced death with dignity and courage. Bruce was a native of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his most devoted and beloved wife of 26 years, Christina (Chris) Cousins Kennedy; a special cousin, Rocky (Vicki) Eden, Queen Creek, AZ; brother-in-law Col. (retired) William R. (Karen) Cousins, III, Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Eileen (Robert) Garner, Bristol, VA; three nieces; and a very special nephew, 1st Lt. William R. Cousins, IV, Cincinnati, OH. His faithful dogs, a.k.a. "the herd" Max, Jasmine, Rudy, Sasha and Norton. Bruce served in the Army. He was an avid and lifelong outdoorsman. He loved to cook and attended a Kansas City Slow Pit BBQ school and was a certified Kansas City BBQ judge. Bruce also enjoyed and flew racing pigeons. A celebration of his life will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 8, 2007.

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Steve Burton

August 31, 2014

I miss ya buddy!

Chris Kennedy

November 6, 2009

You are still my very favorite "puddin". I miss you every day and love you with all my heart. Thank you for continuing to look after me.
Always,
Your Chris

John Wallace

October 28, 2008

Condolences to all members of this family on the passing of a man who, by all accounts, was a great guy and a very good man.

John Gray Wallace, Wilson High, Portsmouth, Va., Class of 1969 and a fellow alum of Christina's.

John W Wilson

November 20, 2007

Tree em Bruce will catchup later.
Big John

Brent McGhie

November 19, 2007

Bruce was a lot of things to a lot of people but to me he was a friend. I'll miss the phone calls and the emails Bruce. We had some good times under the 'ol Shadetree!!

Bruce came up once and we met "half way" and had dinner and talked. Right as I pulled in to the meeting spot, a local Sheriff pulled in right behind me. Bruce got the biggest kick out of that and never let me live it down. "Everywhere HoundDawg goes, the law follows." Oh boy, he got some mileage out of that one. Rest in peace my friend and all of my best to Chris in her time of grief. May she find comfort.

Mike Leonard

November 19, 2007

I can say I was truely blessed to get to know Bruce and spend some time with him. It seemed we formed a bond quickly and we had some very deep talks. I felt very honored that Bruce intrusted me with his favorite hound pup Hagar when he knew he was not going to be able to hunt him the way he needed to.On his last visit to out place Bruce brought me a very special present that I will always treasure a 22 Colt Woodsman that had been his Dads. He said he wanted me to have it. Bruce was just that kind of a guy. I am really going to miss him but I know he is at peace now and no more pain. I will think about him every time I am on the trail of a big cat and I hear old Hagar's roaring bawl. Bruce will be riding with me in spirit I am sure.

Adios old friend , have a good horse saddled for me when I get there.

Victor Carlson

November 17, 2007

To a dedicated outdoorsman,a wonderful chef and barbecue master, you will be greately missed but we know you will be watching over us as we stalk the plains and mountains for the perfect game. Will think of you every time I make your barbecue sauce receipe you shared with me.Keep an Eye from the Sky.
Vic and Dorothee

Curt Barrett

November 17, 2007

I don't get on the boards much anymore. I was floored when I learned of Bruce's sudden passing. For someone I had never met in person, I was surprised at how strongly it shook me up. That says a lot about Bruce when just in simple phone communication, he made such a strong impression. I instantly got the feeling he was a sincere, genuine soul. Speaking to those that know him well, it sounds like an accurate assessment. I hope he went comfortably. Chris, I wish you the best.

NASA

November 16, 2007

Bruce left quite an impression on an awful lot of people. Todays Predator boards were all influenced by his early endeavors. He was truely a man's man.

Joe Manes

November 15, 2007

I am sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. He is missed by me very much.
I will never forget the hospitality he and Chris showed me and Lochi on our first trip to AZ

DArcy & Ruthann Lamke

November 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Chris and your family. I only got to talk to Bruce a couple times on the phone and wished I could have met him personally.
He will be missed. Thanks for all his work in the hound
world/Internet

Mike ( old bess) Coleman

November 14, 2007

wish I had taken more time to get to know Bruce. He left a big impact on my life through his old Shadetree site. He will be missed

Jerry Davidson

November 14, 2007

Sorry we never got to meet. I felt like I knew Bruce. His cooking, has sent me down a totally new direction in life.

POORBOY

Terry & Dorene Switz

November 13, 2007

Chris: I just heard of Bruce's passing from Heidi. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

1LT William Cousins

November 13, 2007

Bruce,

Thank you for the lessons in life. I can tell that you truley lived your message. "The only true success is living your life, your own way." I will always remember our talks.

Chris Neff

November 13, 2007

Bruce I never had the pleasure to meet you, but I am so thankful for your work you did on this earth, you have no idea how many freindships you have created. i liked talking hounds with you when we did you wasnt scard to say what was on your mind you go down in history we will never for get you Bruce (Zeus) Kennedy we will meet some day my friend

Bill Charpilloz

November 12, 2007

TO the Kennedy family Terri and I thought of Bruce as a friend and he shurly will be missed.Thanks Bruce for making our lifes a little more enjoyable
Bill and Terri charpilloz
cathunter 10

Devin Staker

November 11, 2007

Bruce I never had the pleasure to meet you, but I am so thankful for your work you did on this earth, you have no idea how many freindships you have created.
Thank You, May God Give you a kindom with the greenest pastures and the greatest hunting feilds.May he also bless your family. Rest in Peace My Freind

Fred Moyer

November 10, 2007

God Bless you Bruce, you will never know how profoundly you impacted my life. Thank you Sir, it was a pleasure to meet and talk with you. Machias

Shane Hall

November 10, 2007

I'm very sorry for your loss, but I am sure Bruce is chasing hounds across the clouds at this very moment. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Budd Denny

November 10, 2007

Wish I would have had the pleasure of meeting you. May God bless. Hope your past hounds are there at the gate to meet you.

Scott Sciaretta

November 10, 2007

its has been my pleasure buddy. I hope I can keep the old shadetree up to your standards. Rest in peace till we meet again.

Doogie

November 9, 2007

Adios Amigo, untill we meet again under the Ol Shade Tree

Steve Burton

November 9, 2007

Chris im so sorry, Bruce was a great guy and all of us are going to miss him
Steve

Bob Fleming

November 8, 2007

Bruce will be missed. He was my best friend for almost 40 years. I regret not getting to see him during his battle with Cancer, but if there is a silver lining in that...I will always remember him just as he was when healthy and full of life.

Marilyn and Bob Fleming

November 8, 2007

Chris, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were not prepared to lose Bruce so quickly, but are grateful he was allowed to depart with dignity and in peace.

Leonard Bosinski

November 8, 2007

Bruce was a good friend and will be missed by a very large number of people that only know him through his online message board activities.

I spoke with him a week ago, but I am still shocked at the suddenness of his passing.

God Bless you, Bruce.

Rose Mary Rakowski

November 8, 2007

Chris,
Ed and I extend our synpathy to you at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Ed and Rose Mary Rakowski

Karen Mashburn

November 8, 2007

Chris, I am saddened to hear about Bruce. Know that you have lots of friends who are here for you! You are in our thoughts and prayers each and every day.

Jon & Dawn Bogdanowich

November 8, 2007

Although it wasn't a very long time, we feel blessed to have known Bruce. He will truly be missed by all those who knew him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy Powell

November 8, 2007

Chris, Am sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. My prayers are with you, so sorry that I'm unable to come and be with you. Love, Judy

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