Photo courtesy of Broomhead Funeral Home - Riverton
Riverton, Utah
Jun 15, 1942 – Jan 17, 2022 (Age 79)
Virgil Bruce Rasmussen June 15, 1942- January 17, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT.
Our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away late Monday evening with his loving wife Linda beside him. Bruce was born and raised in Salt Lake City, UT. He was the only son of Virgil and Freddie Rasmussen. Bruce married the love of his life Linda Lee in 1969 and just celebrated their 52nd anniversary together. Bruce loved everything that was fast He enjoyed drag racing and supped up cars. After drag racing he discovered his love of riding motorcycles, which became a lifelong love of his and made many wonderful friends along his journeys motorcycling. He was also a professional bowler with too many perfect games to count!
He is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Melissa (Scott), Vicki, and Connie (Joe). He is also survived by his grandchildren who will miss him to the ends of the earth, Riley, Ella, Abigail, Colton, Stephanie, Jeremy, and Mathew.
Viewing will be held on January 25, 2022, at Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 South 2200 West, Riverton, Utah from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a graveside service following the viewing at Herriman City Cemetery 12465 South Pioneer Street. Reception to follow service at the Black Ridge LDS church. 14068 West Rosecrest Road, Herriman, UT
Read MoreI am so sorry that I lost touch with Bruce he was a very treasured person to me. Teaching me how to bowl and just being a person you want to be around. Much love to his family.
Kyle Platts
July 17, 2022 | Bluffdale, UT | Friend
I met Bruce when I joined the Salt Lake Motorcycle Club in 2005. He was a great mc rider and I always enjoyed his company on long road trips.
After I had back surgery in 2017 I was forced to sell my bike and I dropped out of the Club. Sorry to say that that was the last time I saw Bruce as it is difficult for me to get out and about now. Learning of his passing, I regret now not having made an attempt to attend any Club meetings for one more chance to see him. He was such an...
Steven Thomas
January 28, 2022 | South Jordan, UT | Friend
Wow, this is a difficult thing to do. Bruce was like a Big Brother to me. Bruce took me under his wings years ago. I worked with Bruce for over thirty five years, and we almost always checked on each other in the morning. I bought my first Harley from Bruce. No one could ride a Harley like Bruce. I joined the SLMC because of Bruce. My son Jeremy, and I shared many a ride with Bruce. I love this wonderful soul of a man, and will miss him dearly. I look forward to the day when we can hang out...
Jay Young
January 25, 2022 | Saint George, UT | Friend
We just had our 60th Granger High School Class Reunion for the class of 1961 and we missed Bruce.
Sorry to hear that Bruce has passed. We weren't close friends but I try to keep up with all our classmates. Bruce is the 105th classmate of ours hat has passed.
I won't be able to attend the viewing or graveside service.
Best wishes to you survivors. My thoughts are with you you all.
I would like to receive a funeral program if there is one.
I keep the OB and programs...
Kent Crawford
January 24, 2022 | West Valley City, UT | Classmate
I worked with Bruce for many years. He was a good guy, a funny guy and a great friend. Bruce always reminded me of the Jimmy Dean tune, "Big John." He would laugh when I would sing it to him, replacing "Big John", with "Big Bruce." Like the song, Bruce had a Heart of Gold. He was, "a Hell of a Man!" He will be missed.
"Crazy" Dave CRANE
January 24, 2022 | West Valley City, UT | Coworker
I don't remember precisely when I met Bruce. I know that it was through a mutual friend who was in the Naval Reserve. I so remember all the good times we had. How he could be so jovial, and friendly. We traded motorcycles once on a ride. His Electra Glide Classic for my Honda Shadow. He let my wife Kathe ride on the back of his Ultra once because riding in the Shadow was hurting her back. At the next stop, she got off of his bike and told me, "You can buy one of those now". He will...
Ric Wailes
January 24, 2022 | West Jordan, UT | Friend
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Ric Wailes
January 24, 2022 | West Jordan, UT | Friend
We love you &will miss you ice man, so many wonderful memories of motorcycle trips with SL motorcycle club . Our condolences to Linda & family love Ann & Ron Trimble
Ann Trimble
January 23, 2022 | Heber City, UT | Friend
Condolences from a varian co-worker
LaDell Dye
January 23, 2022 | Washington, UT
