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1927
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2019
James Jones Obituary
A graduate of Lowell High School, Bruce served in the U.S. Marine Corp., and was veteran of WWII. After the war, he attended the University of San Francisco. Later, he began his career as a San Francisco Police Officer.
With nearly 30 years of police service, spent primarily in the Investigations Bureau, Bruce spent his last 14 years on the force in Burglary Detail and the Intelligence Unit with his partner Ken Murphy. The two became infamous in their day. Active in the S.F. Veteran POA, Bruce also supported the Police Credit Union.
Often called "Boomer," Bruce was passionate about flying, the S.F. Giants, and the Forty-Niners. He was also an Aerobatics Judge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, an avid fisherman and golfer.
The memorial mass will be held on 1/11/2020 at 2pm at St. Ignatius Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the S. F. Police Activities League.
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David E Miles
December 21, 2021
Remembering my friend, Bruce. Miss you buddy!
Catherine, Jonathan, Eileen, Joseph,Catherine E. James, Jack, Kerrigan
January 17, 2020
We are so sad to hear of Bruce's passing. In the words of my late father, James P. Kerrigan, Bruce Jones is a good man. He will be missed deeply. You are in our prayers Melanie.
David Miles
January 12, 2020
Thank you Melanie for sharing your Dad with us. It was a priviledge to call him my friend and I'll never forget him.
Fr. Phil Garcia
January 7, 2020
It was great getting to trudge at least a bit of the journey with you. Many thanks for sharing your experience, strength and hope. Peace and blessings to you, Bruce.
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January 5, 2020
I'm so sorry Melanie for your loss. Although I personally didn't know your Dad, I felt like I knew him thru you. I will be there on Saturday to celebrate his amazing life!
Janice Cregan
December 30, 2019
30 December 2019
In God's Hands. On my mind, always in my heart. Forever in my prayers. In Loving Memory. Your Loving Sister and Eternal Friend, Janice
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