Palm Desert, California
1941 - 2011
Bruce was born Sept 26, 1941 in Brainerd, Minn., and passed away on June 21, 2011 in Palm Dessert, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; sons, Chad and Jason; brother, Arnie Cotton (Barbara); sisters, Colleen Backman (Rick) and Mary Lee (Mike); as well as nine nieces and nephews. Bruce grew...
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Jane and Bob Reed
Dearest Bonnie, Chad and Jason,
Bob and I just found Bruce's obituary online and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We've lost track of you and want you to please contact us so we can know how you, Carl and Grady are doing. P. O. Box 3197, St. George, Utah. Love you. Jane and Bob Reed
Jane and Bob Reed
June 12, 2012 | St. George, UT
Bonnie, Chad, and Jason,
We are so saddened to hear about Bruce-- He was such a special, delightful man. So much fun to be around, to play golf with, have dinner, drink wine, cruise on the lake...
Our hearts go out to you. We would love to see you... please know we are here for you. Love, Kathy & Bob Schowe
Kathy & Bob Schowe
July 26, 2011 | La Quinta, CA
Bonnie, Chad, Jason, family. friends and to Bruce. Thank you for the memories. The loss os such an incredible man is hard for everyone that had the opportunity to know him. Thinking of your family. I am always a phone call away. With love, Earlene and on behalf of Mike McLean
Earlene McLean
July 04, 2011 | Palm Desert, CA
Bonnie, I am so saddened by your loss.
Please know that you are being held in
thoughts and prayers, as you face this
difficult time in your life. You and your
family are loved by many.
Joanna Lipscomb
Arlington, Texas
July 03, 2011
My dear Bonnie, my heart goes out to you and the family. May your current sadness be soon replaced by the wonderful memories you had together. You have been, and will be, in my thoughts and prayers for comfort.
God's blessings on you all,
Brenda Menton
Brenda Menton
July 03, 2011 | Euless, TX
Bonnie, I have such fond and happy memories of seeing you all in Palm Desert every Memorial Day weekend. Bruce was always so much fun and an example of a great way to approach life. I will miss him dearly and wish nothing but the best for you, Chad and Jason. Michelle (Balow) and Chris Crosby, San Diego
July 01, 2011
Dear Bonnie, Chad and Jason,
Bruce has left you and his friends with so many wonderful memories. Our love and prayers are to you three. Linda and Tom
Linda Bridger
June 30, 2011 | Indio, CA
Dear Bonnie,
We are so sorry to hear about Bruce's passing and your loss...He was truly an original who touched the hearts of so many...our deepest sympathy, Mike and Suzanne de la Vega
June 30, 2011
To my dear friend Bonnie and Jason and Chad: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce. This is a very sad time for your family, but I'm sure you'all have many happy memories to hold close to your hearts. Just remember, Bonnie, I am thinking of you and hold you close in my heart. I love you, Sudie
sue long
June 29, 2011 | Greenville, TX
