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SMITH, Bruce D.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, weighing 2lbs., 10 oz. to Winnie Smith (deceased) and Otho Smith (deceased) on March 9, 1947. Passed away on December 16, 2012.
Bruce was a successful swimming pool contractor in the Sacramento area for more than 25 years. He was a maverick and an iconoclast as a person and a businessman. He attended Officers Training in Fort Leonard, Missouri and Humbolt State Un. He grew up in the Arcata, Eureka area and also spent time living in Portland, Oroville, San Diego, San Jose, Grass Valley and the LA area. Bruce enjoyed sports, traveling, his pets, and agriculture.
Bruce leaves his devoted and adoring wife, Rian W. Smith; loving daughters and sons-in-law; Laura Smith Jones, Jennifer Smith Bottimore (Ronald), Darian Thorp Fieltz (Maurice), and Carly Merrill. He leaves his brothers, Otho (Sonnie) Smith, Steven Smith and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Wellerstein, and loving nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
His joy in life besides his wife and children were his grandchildren; Jacob, Ella, Xander, and Esmae. He will be missed by many friends and family.
Bruce passed away from complications from surgery. Please join his family for a celebration of his life on Jan. 19th. For details contact Jennifer at #916-825-9690.
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Bruce was like a brother to me. I can't believe he is gone. I will always remember our many years together in the pool business along with our trips and parties together. death comes to us all but it is still a shock. God bless you all. Our time will come.
larry geoffrion
January 18, 2013
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. We was a wonderful friend and neighbor. We had some wonderful times together and he saw us through some tough times too. We are going to miss him, but he'll be forever in our hearts. Sending love to Rian, Laura, Jennifer and Darian.
Dolores & Bill Smith
January 18, 2013
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor. We had some great times together and he saw us though some tough times too. He will be greatly missed by the "other" Smiths, but will alway be in our hearts. Sending love to Rian, Laura, Jennifer and Darian.
January 18, 2013
One of the greatest guys I ever had the pleasure of knowing!!! He was like a second father growing up and I'll miss his crazy since of humor, and giving it back to him!! Bruce will be missed and loved always!!! XoXo
Leah Allen
January 17, 2013
Bruce was the brother I never had.
How a man could be one tough SOB and a gentle soul at the same time is still a mystery to me.
Unforgettably kind and generous. He was a man well loved.
I miss him daily.
With love, "Uncle Jeff"
Jeff Wellerstein
January 15, 2013
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