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Leo BRUCE Obituary
BRUCE,
Leo James
Leo James Bruce, 87 was reunited with his wife in the Kingdom of Heaven on January 19th, 2017 peace- fully with his family by his side. He was born on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, ND on January 13th, 1930 to Joseph and Matilda Bruce whom both have preceded him to Heaven. He was also preceded to Heaven by his two sisters Cecilia Short and Edna Peltier, brother Adolph Bruce and is survived by his adopted sister Marlene Bruce. He is survived by his first wife Betty Bruce and their two children Richard Bruce and Donna Smith. Preceding him to Heaven was their son Shannon Bruce. He was also preceded to Heaven by his wife of 28 years Elaine Bruce and survived by their five children Tonya Peone, Tara Hargett, Tiffany Adams, Tasha Bovan, Tuesday Perdue along with their husbands and children. He was truly a legend in his time and the champion of anything he put his mind to. In his heart the biggest accomplishment was his loving family. Leo was also a veteran of the Army Air Corps. We know he is in a better place but will be dearly missed. Funeral Services with Military Honors will be on Thursday, January 26th, 2017 from 12pm-2pm at the Sunset Chapel, Fairmount Cemetery, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. Leo will be privately laid to rest beside his loving wife Elaine after the service. You are welcome to attend a celebration for Leo at the Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St. @ 3pm. For those unable to attend this service we will have a celebration of life for Leo this summer at Barstow, WA where he raised his family.
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Patty Esvelt
January 28, 2017
Condolences to the girls.Leo was one of my favorites and Grandpa Walt's too!!My Dad and Leo are together in Heaven .
January 28, 2017
Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. We weep along with you. John 11:35
His example was written in the Bible to give us hope. Rom. 15:4
Yvonne Thompson
January 26, 2017
Condolences on the loss of your father. He will surely be missed.
Fredrick & Marva Kisman
January 25, 2017
Leo, You had a good run. You are still the best neighbor we ever had. To all the T's, hold your glasses High,and make a toast to your Dad for me "please". Fredrick PS. make that drink a singapore sling.
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Claudia Jones
January 24, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Tuesday and sisters. Leo was a legend. He can now be with your mom. Hang on to your memories! Love you, Tuesday!
January 23, 2017
So sorry to hear Leo passed. I will let my mom know. She is at Regency Nursing home here in Spokane. I have actually been thinking of Leo the last couple of weeks. He is in a better place now, Love to all, Prayer and Blessings.
Karla Seastrom, Leona Seastrom and family
January 23, 2017
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Leo J. Bruce for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.
January 22, 2017
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
Bob Young
January 22, 2017
For friend that will be missed but not forgotten. till we meet again in the big hunting rounds. from the one who named me power steering. now it's your turn to be the guardian angel may you rest in peace my friend.
Scott Thompson
January 22, 2017
Loved ones remembered are never truly gone till we meet again my Dad
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