Sue,
Our hearts go out to you and your sons on the loss of your husband Bruce. May the gift of music which you shared with our daughters, and obviously runs in a rich lode through your family, bring you a measure of solace. Please know that we are keeping you in our prayers.

Roxanne Hopkins

July 3, 2008

It took me a bit to realize what had happened. It was so sudden, and such sad news. I came to realize that it was true..it had happened..Bruce, a kind and loving man..was gone for good. yes it is sad, yes things will be different..but everyone will remember him and all of the good things he did for the community. He left us on good hands and we will see him again someday. Bruce was a vibrant man, he was always cracking jokes and kept band interesting. he conducted beautifuly, along with playing his trombone beautifuly. Even after a year not going to community band due to a busy schedule, bruce still knew my name. He would always happily great me when i'd see him at community caoncerts or band functions.
Bruce will always be remembered,
and I pray for his family and friends.
Love, Roxanne Hopkins

Richard "Trey" McEachin III

July 3, 2008

Bruce was my mentor and hero. He was a great friend. He was definatly a one of a kind guy. I will always remember the blue egg insident in the back of the pit band for Singin In the Rain. I will always remember how amazing of an experiance it was to play next to him. He was a great conductor, and idk what Brentwood Concert Band will be like without him. Lunch for the JAG gig we did in Dec will always be right there in my mind. I am sad that I never got to play with him after he had his surgery. Depressing story about that actually. At our Stary Night's concert in the Brentwood park, I had talked to him right before the concert about his chopps and how they where doin. He said they where great and, "I thought that I would have to sell all my trombones and mutes and such. I was thinking,'WOW, there goes fourty years of my life down the drain all at once.'" He said it was a nightmare that surgery, and he was so thankfull that it worked out. I will always remember the last conversation we had. We where talking about how we loved playing with each other and he was telling my grandmother how wonderful it was to be able to play with me and conduct me. Charles was right there as well. The last thing I said to him was,"I will see you August fourth, well actually, I will be over at your house throughout the summer, so I am sure you will be there one of the times I come by." I will miss all the talks we had about music, wether it be regular old theory or talking about the trombone or bassoon. I am sad that I never took him up on his free trombone lessons. I am very thankfull to have all these memories while he was here though. I am so grateful that I had the ability to be near such a great man for the length of time that I did. I will never quit trombone, in the loving memory of this great man. But the thing I will miss most of all is his way of saying hi to me. "Trey my boy!!!"

Love You Bruce

Joe McMurtrey

July 2, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

cathy daniel

July 2, 2008

Wow! I was shocked when I heard the news, I think everyone who met Bruce felt a special connection to him. I know I did. What a nice guy, always smiling, so proud of his wife and family, always willing to share a little knowledge. I remember watching his car (a Packard?) being pulled from the garage and how emotional he was about it, but it was okay he said because he and Sue were going to go to Australia to visit it. I hope you got to make that trip. He was one heck of a guy! I know our little town will never be the same without him.

Don Lopez

June 30, 2008

Sue,
To say I was shocked when I read about Bruce would be an understatement. The minute it finally sunk in I had a flashback to our days in high school playing in the band under the direction of Mr. Jones. Bruce was always a whole lota fun to be around. I can't remember having any regular class with Bruce (if there was such a thing back in the 60's) but all of us were proud of our band and all of the awards we received. Those were some good times. Bruce was a friend to everyone he came in contact with. I still remember him with his flat top haircut because I had one too. I could go on and on but everyone who was touched by Bruce will not need to read what they already know. Bruce was one of the good guys and you know you are one of my very special people at Liberty. I look forward to your great hugs each year in the Fall, and at the Staff Appreciation Breakfast but this year I will save you an extra long hug because I think you will need it. You are a fabulous teacher and a great friend, two things that will never change. I hope you get the strength you need from everyone around you. I am so sorry for your loss but I know you have a really strong support group, myself included.

Toni (Castoro) Grimes

June 29, 2008

Susan,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we aren't the closest of cousins, we truely feel so sad for you & your family. Bruce was such a nice person, as you are too. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Paulette & Toni
& (Jim & Dave)

Tom & Gloria McGrath

June 29, 2008

Gloria and I are so sorry for you and the boys loss....

Dale, Marcia, Scott & Peter Furseth

June 28, 2008

Sue:
Our hearts are breaking for you. We pray and trust that with the help of family and friends, you will get through this difficult time. Bruce will be missed by everyone who ever came in contact with him.

Rich McEachin

June 28, 2008

Sue

You and Bruce have meant so much to so many, musically and beyond. I know Trey really enjoyed playing in the Community Band with Bruce at the helm. Though I did not know Bruce well, I will miss hearing his soothing voice between songs at the concerts. It was always so evident how much he loved being the leader of that band. God bless you and your children.

Karin Stenberg

June 28, 2008

To Sue and Family, I was so stunned and saddened to see this notice. I hadn't seen Bruce in many, many years, but fondly remember his easy and infectious humor, as well as his music, from Contra Costa Symphony days. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. With deepest sympathy, Karin Stenberg

Beth Decker

June 28, 2008

Sue and family,
I didn't know Bruce but I KNOW from experience that someone as wonderfrul as you, Sue, must have been married to a wonderful man.
I know the journey you face well and I am here for you ANY TIME in any way you need me to be.
My prayers for some peace and comfort for you and your family are constant.
Love,
Beth Decker

Jerome Salyers

June 28, 2008

Mom Stuart,

Bruce was one of the Good Men out there. A treasure to find and a blessing to share your life with. I have heard and seen a great outpouring of love and light for you and your boys. Everyone was better for having met or laughed with Bruce. His memory will be truly held in grace and my love to you in this time of healing. I'm sending the BIG prayers... Yours in spirit and love, Jerome

Allan Grissette

June 28, 2008

BRUCE!!!
Who are we going to call when we need a trombone? Who's going to tune my piano? Who can I talk to if I need a good laugh? I love you man!
Your buddy,
"Sticks"
P.S. I can't make the gathering, 'cause I've got a gig. But I think you'll understand.

shara main

June 27, 2008

I am so aorry to hear the news. I am still in shock. Just know that my family and I are here for you and the boys.

Desiree (Short) Kaae/ Class of '84

June 27, 2008

Dear Sue,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bruce. I enjoyed seeing the both of you this past December. You and Ian and Jeff are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Desi

Patti Henry/Morris

June 26, 2008

Mrs. Stuart, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you will find comfort in the wings of the Angels . .

Many Blessings of Peace and Love . .
Patti Henry
Class of 1988

Tanner Hahn

June 26, 2008

Mrs. Stuart,

You are an incredible person and am very sad for your loss. I was lucky to meet Mr. Stuart and like you, he was a very nice person. He was a cool guy! You have always been very kind to me. Please call on me for anything you need at anytime (925) 640-9616. You're both in my thoughts.

Teri Steelman

June 26, 2008

Sue, Ian & Jeff,
Words cannot express how sad and sorry I am for your loss,Bruce has always been a important part of my life and I have wonderful memories of times I spent with your family.He will always hold a place in my heart and will be forever remenbered and missed. My love to you all. Teri Steelman

Janis McEachin

June 26, 2008

Bruce was such an inspiration to the kids in the concert band. Trey will miss him greatly as a member of his musical family. I will miss seeing him leading the band but he will always be with us in the music. My heartfelt condolances to you Sue. The two of you have been the musical parents of so many of the kids in the community.

Brentwood Funeral Home

June 25, 2008

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

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