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BRUCE MESSMER Obituary

Bruce Henry Messmer Our beloved husband and father passed away at home on Saturday, 2/5, at the age of 70. He left behind his wife, 2 sons, sister, and brother-in-law. We will miss his personality and his loving kindness. We love you, Bruce. Keith and I will miss you, Dad.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 8, 2017.

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John Snow

February 3, 2025

Wow! Another year gone and still recalling all the fun together! Brother you´re gone but never forgotten.

John Snow

John Snow

February 2, 2024

Gone but not forgotten!

John Snow

February 2, 2022

I remember all the good times we had.

John Snow

February 2, 2021

Bruce was one of my best friends! Four years gone by and it’s hard to believe. I can still see his grin and having a great time pulling a fast one on some unsuspecting friend! Love you brother!

Caroline Clabaugh

May 10, 2017

Mark Clabaugh and I have very fond memories of Bruce and Helli. Bruce coming to Ohio to fish and being in a wall of fog all of a sudden. Also the kindness you and Helli showed us when we vacationed in the Seattle Tacoma area. It was so kind of Bruce to take us salmon fishing and travel with us throughout the area. He will be missed.
mark and Caroline Clabaugh

Joan Haugsness

February 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I just read the news report today. Our friendship goes back a long time. I had hoped to get out to the North End to see both of you after I returned. Bruce had a great sense of humor and loved to play jokes. I am sorry that I did not make it out there sooner. We all had some pretty interesting times together.

Kitty Lamberson

February 22, 2017

one of my favorite "bosses" throughout my career in printing - with many happy memories of Bruce. My condolences to Helli, Max and Keith - the miniature sunshines of Bruce's life!

Fred & Lily Richmond

February 13, 2017

We are so sorry. He was always so friendly and ready to chat. Great neighbor for a long time.

Nancy Lagasse

February 13, 2017

Dear Helli and family,
I just heard of Bruce's passing and feel so much sadness. He will always have a very special place in my heart.
I love you Bruce,
Nancy Lagasse

Terry Deschenes

February 11, 2017

Bruce, you were unique - always your own man. Always had your sense of humor working and working equally hard to keep from showing how much you cared about those around you. Proud to call you friend.

February 11, 2017

Great fishing memories on the Columbia with Bruce, Rod,Terry, Kent.
Bruce was one in a billion, booming personality and always a giver.

Condolences to Helli and the family. Rest In Peace. Dale Greenfield

On one of our many fishing trips

Rod Reineke

February 11, 2017

On behalf of Kent, Terry, Dale and myself we will miss Bruce and our many fishing adventures. We all had so much fun through the years. THANK YOU BRUCE! I am going to miss you compadre'..

Rod

John Snow

February 10, 2017

God bless you brother! What a guy, with a lust for life, will miss our chats and texting back and forth. Love always, John and Rita Snow

February 10, 2017

Dear Helli and sons, My thoughts and prayers are with you now in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hugs Linda ( Gerilyn's sister )

February 10, 2017

Helli and boys, I just heard of the passing of Bruce. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if you need anything. I will praying for you all. Love, Gerilyn

February 9, 2017

Helli, Max and Keith. So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Many great memories with your family. Pam and Terry Morrow

Dedra Meisenburg

February 8, 2017

Dear Helli, Gus, and Keith, So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Sending you love and comforting prayers. Dedra

PS - Helli, I would love to see you sometime.

Bill Saylor

February 8, 2017

Was going to call you to see where you guys were going to watch the Super Bowl. I will miss our meetings at the Irish pub or Loose Wheel foe lunch. You, my friend, were truly one of a kind and I will miss you very much! I'll say a prayer for you Helli.

MATTHEW Moore

February 8, 2017

Bruce you are a great man it has been a honor to have meet you. Glad you were may friend for many years me and the rest of the poker world will miss you deeply

Glenn Skinner

February 8, 2017

Our love and support will always be here for you."


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