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Bruce Stratton Beesley

San Angelo, Texas

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SAN ANGELO Bruce Stratton Beesley died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, four days after his 58th birthday. He was born in San Angelo on Oct. 16, 1953, to Wade and Zada Beesley. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1971, attended St. Thomas University in Houston and beauty school in...

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Thank you for giving us all another opportunity to honor Bruce's memory... I, personally, will NEVER forget Bruce. My favorite Chiffon moment was on Halloween at the club "Friends". It was THE place to be and be seen. The club was PACKED that night and 90% of the people there were in some sort of Halloween garb. I heard some ruckus from the front of the building and then bursting through the crowd came Chiffon (Bruce) in full makeup, piled high wig, full length dress with a huge hoop skirt,...

Bruce was a great friend and had a heart as big as Texas. He liked to live life big and bold as well. I will miss him.

Bruce, you were a big part of my growing up in San Angelo. I can't even imagine what life would have been like without you. I'm sorry we couldn't get together when I returned. Bon Voyage. You had a great life.

What a spectacular person Bruce was. His zest for EVERYTHING was and still is inspiring. You could not help but feel part of something special when Bruce was around, that was his gift.
I knew Bruce through my uncle, Bubba Neligh, he and Bruce were key players in the cast of characters that made growing up in San Angelo really magical…
My heart felt condolences to the whole Beesley Clan.

This earth has lost, and heaven has gained, a great man. He will be sorely missed by all who have known him,as he has touched and enriched us all. My life is the better for having him as a friend,and I will miss him dearly. Goodby Peanut.

The most amazing costume I have ever seen was designed by Bruce for Chiffon. It was made entirely from red cellophane including the cape and hat. Chiffon was singing to My Funny Valentine. I painted faces and saw costuming for 28 years. I will never forget this one!!!!!! I also treasure his sharing John Lennon's song- Imagine- with me one night as we visited. Bruce was truly one of a kind and his being included everything possible. We should all be so capable and lucky and fun loving. Thank...

Bruce was a very talented and gifted person. He was a true San Angelo icon. I am very honored to have had him as a friend.

Bruce was a wonderful and dear man. He will be sorely missed.

Bruce will be missed, it was a pleasure knowing him!