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Bruce Kent McCormick
1952 - 2014
Bruce Kent McCormick
1952 - 2014
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Bruce McCormick Obituary
Mr. Bruce K. McCormick, age 62, of Granite Bay, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on November 28th.
Born in Sharon, PA, Bruce spent his formative years in Yorktown, IN. He earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Purdue University in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Santa Clara University. Bruce enjoyed a productive and fruitful 36 year career as an engineering executive at Intel Corporation, where he was part of the team to generate the first successful flash-memory device. Following his career at Intel, Bruce was a founder and CEO of CogniMem Technologies Inc. He served as an elder in the Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church and as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America. Bruce was a loving and devoted father, friend, and community member. He especially enjoyed sharing his passion for flying and the outdoors. His presence, warm smile, and kind manner will be greatly missed.
Bruce is predeceased by his parents, Leach Snapp McCormick, Jr. and Ann Johnson McCormick, of Aiken, SC. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Moffat McCormick (Granite Bay), daughter Melissa (Santa Barbara), and sons Matthew of Granite Bay and Christopher (Jessica) of Santa Barbara. He also has three grandchildren, Logan, Jude, and Harper McCormick of Santa Barbara. Bruce's siblings include brothers Steven C. McCormick (Raymond, ME) and David A. McCormick (New Haven, CT), and sister Angela G. McCormick (Saint Joseph, MN),
A memorial service will be held on Dec. 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church in Fair Oaks, CA. Private internment will follow with the family. Memorial donations may be made to the L.S. and Ann McCormick Character Award for outstanding high school seniors.
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Leslie Holbrook
January 4, 2015
Dear Barbara,
So sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. It has been many years since we were in AGD at Purdue and you were dating Bruce. My brother Don also was a colleague of Bruce's at Intel (in Folsom, I think).
Though I didn't know him well, I remember him as joyfully nerdy, a loving companion to you and sharing a love of life. He will be greatly missed by all he touched and his memory treasured. Peace be to you, his family--his heart does go on.
Leslie Knowlton Holbrook
Scott Doyle
December 15, 2014
My sincerest condolences for your sudden loss… Bruce was a visionary and one of the fathers of Flash who made a huge positive impact on developing an industry and on the many lives of those that were fortunate enough to have worked with him.
Salim Fedel
December 15, 2014
Dear Barbara,
First of all, my sincere condolences to you and the McCormick family. I've known and worked under Bruce in Flash Marketing group for so many years, had lots of great memories and shared so many wonderful moments with him (sometime difficult ones too). I personally learned a lot from working with Bruce and frankly it was the best time of my Intel career. I will miss him and will always remember him.
Kathy Brand
December 15, 2014
Barb,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I so enjoyed working with Bruce in the early days of Flash Memory at Intel. He was such an great person. He will be truly missed.
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December 15, 2014
Dear Barb and family,
Many prayers and blessings upon you during this most difficult time. May you all find comfort and peace in the fact that so many admired Bruce and loved him and you & his family. Angie always speaks so highly of her brothers and I was pleased to be able to meet you and Bruce when you came for a visit to our monastery in 2013.
Know we are all praying for you during this time of loss.
Sister Iris Beckwith OSB (St. Benedict's Monastery); St. Joseph, MN
Tony Barre
December 14, 2014
I admired Bruce's honesty. He would countenance no "mealy mouthed weasel words" regardless of the status of the speaker. And no one has pursued an unchanging vision as relentlessly and with such passion. It is tragic that he has passed just as the vision is materializing. I regret that I did not know him better personally despite working with him for 20 years. But I will never forget him.
Marlene Hudson
December 14, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. I am so sad to hear of Bruce's passing.
Mick Fandrich
December 14, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Bruce in the early days of Flash Memory at Intel, and then the occasional hallway discussion later in our Intel careers. Bruce was always the enthusiastic visionary, which he continued into his post-Intel work. A true friend, and a great thinker - his insights will be sorely missed. To Barb and family - my sincerest condolences, and our thoughts are prayers are continuously with you.
Barbara Grogan Houston
December 13, 2014
The greatest memories of my time at Intel were those early years as the Folsom site was just beginning. Bruce was one of those amazing leaders that pioneered many successes. I am grateful for having known him and for being part of such a special time. I am sorry that he was taken too soon. You will be missed. Barbara Grogan
Ted Jenkins
December 13, 2014
Barb and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Bruce has passed too soon, but in this time he was a key force in the direction of Intel's non-volatile memory innovation. It was my joy to share a portion of that with the great person he was. I will miss him.
Di (Korgan) Schwartz
December 13, 2014
Barb and Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. I worked with Bruce at Intel Santa Clara. More than a colleague, Bruce was my advocate, writing my letter of recommendation for graduate school, helping me develop my management skills and acquire the technical and enterprise knowledge that opened the door to a range of opportunities. I spoke with Bruce about a month ago to schedule a catch-up time over coffee. He touched so many lives, especially mine. He will be missed.
Dane Elliot
December 12, 2014
Before Flash, Bruce was part of the microprocessor marketing organization at Intel's Santa Clara facilities. His contributions were always on point and his humor lightened our days. Condolences to family and friends.
Kurt Robinson
December 12, 2014
Few understand the joy and frustration of being 25 years ahead of your time like Bruce. It was awesome to speak the same language, the world is now a much lonelier place for me ...
Dave Brannam
December 12, 2014
Bruce was the original Flash Marketing Director when I joined the Flash team in 1988. I greatly enjoyed his humor and leadership and brilliant insights into the future of Flash...Deepest condolences to his family, he was a great man.
Duc Ngo
December 11, 2014
Bruce hired me in Folsom in 1984. We worked together on several non-volatile memory technologies until Bruce discovered that Flash was the memory of the future. We demonstrated the digital camera concept using Flash memory as part the Flash intro in 1988. Bruce is a man with a great vision and a strong passion to follow his vision. He is a unique character and I really enjoyed the special relationship we had over the years. We were able to stay in touch through lunches and e-mails. One of the most memorable experiences I had with Bruce was him flying me to a meeting in Santa Clara in his Cessna 172. Bruce had recently taken up motorcycling, and I'm sorry we missed the chance to ride together sometime. I sure miss him. Peace be with you Bruce.
Myra Espinola
December 11, 2014
Barb, Chris, Melissa and Matt,
In the very short time I have known Bruce, he exemplified his roles as a Father, Husband, friend and "Boss". He was dynamic, smart, witty, energetic and full of life. I know how much he will be missed by all those lives he has touched. .Bruce adored his family so I can only imagine your loss and sadness with his passing. I will keep you in my thought and in my prayers.
Vickie & Charly Baclig
December 11, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Bruce's family. He touched many lives at Intel and beyond, he will surely be missed.
Dave Dodds
December 11, 2014
Sad to see the passing of a kind and brilliant man.
Tracey Cavender
December 11, 2014
Barb and Family,
My condolences. Bruce was a wonderful man and I am honored to say I had the pleasure of working with him for almost 15 years at Intel (1982-1996). He will be missed.
Rob Larsen
December 11, 2014
I'll miss Bruce. I loved his passion and enthusiasm for everything he touched. He was inspirational and a true visionary from a PC perspective. A great guy !!
Vicki Valens
December 10, 2014
Bruce, your kind heart and wonderful sense of humor will be missed. I am so happy you are now at peace and with God. Thank you for so many happy memories.
Gayle Gernand
December 7, 2014
Barb and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I grew up next door to Bruce. He was my brother's good friend and side kick for many years. John and Bruce could be a little mischevious when given the opportunity. I remember laying out in the sun one afternoon working on my tan (very unwise) when I suddenly was drenched with a bucket of ice cold water! The McCormick's were great people and wonderful neighbors. We mourn your loss. Gayle Fuller Gernand
bobby mccormick
December 5, 2014
My loving and kind cousin, a special person whose days with me were too few. RIP. love bobby
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