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Jay Bruce Obituary
Grand Forks, ND - Passed September 18 in Wayne, MI at the age of 70. He leaves to his memory Loving wife Wendy; beloved children Josh (Angela), Ryan (Leigh), Kelly, Dodi (Bill) Piotrowski, Angela (Thomas) Porter and Melissa (Crystal) Patterson, proud Grandfather of 11 and beloved brother to Vivian (Wes) Rydell and Nina (Mark) Larson as well as special friend to David Ober and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Annell Williams and Robert Bruce. After an honorable service to the US Army Jay Bruce earned his certification as a commercial electrician and finally retired to Michigan to be near his children. Services will be held September 23 at Husband Family Funeral Home in Westland, MI (734)331-3349 Visitation 1-5pm and Service at 5pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jay Bruce
Linda Kossow
September 25, 2018
He will always be missed, I think of him often and
know he is making people laugh in Heaven. He was
such a great friend to many and gave of his time to
help others. Love and Prayers
Anne Kopecky
September 25, 2018
Jay was such a fun loving man and always with a smile. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. My prayers go out to his wife, Wendy, and all of his family and friends during this hard time.
DHW
September 20, 2018
To family and friends, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your dearly beloved, Mr. Jay R. Bruce. May it bring you comfort and hope, in knowing God knows of your pain, that he cares for you. Thus, he is with you now, and will be with you through the difficult days ahead, and always.
September 20, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May god provide your hearts with the peace and strength you need during this time of sorrow, while you cherish your precious memories of Jay, who to is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15
Michelle
September 20, 2018
May God give you peace and strength to endure this tough time.
September 20, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.
MP
September 20, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May you receive the comfort you need during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4
September 20, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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