Bruce Black

Bruce Allen Black 1961 - 2011 Bruce was born March 4, 1961 in Battle Mountain, Nevada the first child of Glen and Peggy Black. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his favorite place to spend time with his family, Bogus Basin, on February 26, 2011. Bruce spent his early childhood in Battle Mountain and moved to Boise with his family in 1976. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1979. Bruce attended the University of Idaho and loved his school and loved being a "Vandal". At his work place he was very much outnumbered by Boise State Broncos but held his own against what he fondly termed supporters of the "BJC Donkeys." He had a life time love of learning and was currently attending school to ultimately earn a masters degree in accounting. Bruce met the love of his life Terri Ridge through family friends. He and Terri were married on May 30, 1987. They have two wonderful children Taylor and Morgan who Bruce dearly loved. His family was the shining star of his life. He was assistant coach for Taylor's Optimist football team (Boise Postal) for four years and was a proud member of the Knights of the Gridiron at Bishop Kelly High School where Taylor played his high school football. Bruce and Terri continued to support Taylor by never missing one of his Idaho Contact Football League games. One of Bruce's favorite pastimes with Morgan was attending her dance recitals. He was undoubtedly the proudest father in attendance. He and Morgan had a special bonding time each year by going on a "father/daughter" camping trip each summer in the beautiful Idaho mountains. He may have been the first father to get his daughter to go camping by providing television viewing with the help of a gas powered electric generator. Bruce was very active in the community and with his hobbies. He loved to ski, hunt and shoot guns of every kind, and ride his dirt bike with his son Taylor and his many dirt biking buddies. He was president twice of the Bogus Basin Condo Association and a long time board member. Also, he was very active in his gun club IAWCA and was a past vice president and board member. Bruce spent the last 25 years helping his family build their Idaho family business, AmeriTel Inns. At the time of his death he was the company's president. To know Bruce was to know someone with a heart of gold. He never turned away a person in need and anonymously helped untold people and families in the valley over the years. He will be greatly missed by his family, his many friends, and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his mother Peggy. He is survived by his wife of nearly 24 years Terri; his two children: Taylor and Morgan; his father Glen and siblings: Annette Charles (Brad), Brian (Nichol) and numerous nieces and nephews. "To my Dad, I miss you so much, I know that grandma Peggy is taking care of her boy now. This is only goodbye for now; I know I'll see you again. I love you so much and I'm so lucky you took such good care of us all. Every time I look in the mirror I see you, every time I see my big brother Taylor I see you. Papa told me something wise yesterday, "I know it's hard but that means there is so much love." I promise to always make you proud even when you're not around. I love you daddy, I always will, nothing will ever change that. I'm daddy's little girl, I love you so much more than words can express. Goodbye daddy, I'll miss you so much." Morgan Black Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Bruce at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 5th at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, corner of Chinden and Meridian Roads. There will be a reception to follow at the AmeriTel Inn - Boise Spectrum. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.AccentFuneral.com. In lieu of flowers you can make contributions in Bruce's name to the Bishop Kelly Foundation, 7009 Franklin Road, Boise, ID 83709 or a charity of your choice.