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John Lowrie "Bruno" Bryant II
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JOHN LOWRIE, II "BRUNO"
John Lowrie "Bruno" Bryant II, age 58, of Allison Park, on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1947 in Wilkinsburg, PA, to the late Sara (Black) and C. Wade Bryant. John adored his wife, Diana (Delker) Bryant and children, Anna Bichai Bryant and Katie Jianwen Bryant. John is also survived and missed by: his brother Michael and wife Nancy W. Bryant of Pittsburgh; his sister Suzanne Bryant and husband Leslie Dudley of Key West, FL.; sister-in-law Carol Delker and partner Stephen Blake of Boulder, CO.; his nieces and nephews Courtney Bryant, Jonathan Bryant Armstrong, Lindsay Armstrong and Rachel Bryant; and many other relatives and friends. John was an internationally recognized researcher and life-long educator. In 1977, he earned a PhD in Operations Research and Statistics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. During his distinguished career, John was a professor at the University of Cincinnati. Most recently, he held a professorship in Biostatistics at the University of Pittsburgh, where for four years he directed the Biostatistical Center of the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project. John was proud of his work in designing clinical trials for experimental therapies to fight breast cancer, of having authored more than 100 articles and book chapters about statistical methods and analysis of clinical trial data, and of having edited professional journals. John lived intensely. A wide and deep thinker, he was fascinated by the world - especially nature, politics, economics, music and sports. John conversed and argued with gusto. He became a pilot, co-founded Robot Baseball (a high-tech fantasy baseball business) and traveled around the world. Most importantly, John found ultimate happiness in the company of his wife and daughters. John's family warmly invites friends to attend a memorial service on Monday, October 9, 2006 at 4 p.m. in Heinz Memorial Chapel, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, Richland Township, 724-443-1505. In lieu of flowers, the Bryant family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606 or to the UPCI Breast Cancer Program, 5150 Center Ave., Pgh., PA 15232.
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Kelly Wieand
October 7, 2006
Dear Diana,
I had a chance to meet John on a few occasions when I joined my father for lunch on my trips home. He was such a nice man, and I know my dad held him in the highest regard both personally and professionally. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jim Waugaman
October 6, 2006
I am truly saddened to hear of Bruno's passing. He was a founding member of the Muskrat Athletic Club and a true lad. While his physical presence is gone, he will live long in the hearts and minds of those who knew him.
I grew up with John and met him initially at Buelah church and attended RPI one year ahead of him. While I lost contact with him for the last 25 years, I will treasure the memories of our growing up, forever.
Driving cross country with four people in a VW beetle to visit him in CA (ask Mark M.), the November holiday football games and "auto surfing" in the church parking lot
and other instances of "youthful exuberance" always bring a smile when remembered.
Words truly cannot express the sadness I feel on his passing or the pleasure that the memories provide.
Jody Williams
October 5, 2006
Dear Diana, Anna and Katie,
Please know all my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your loved ones. Much love to you all.
Rena Sajjad
October 4, 2006
Dear Diana, Ana, Katie,
This is Anissa's friend Rena from Pakistan. I only met your family once but i was deeply touched and inspired by all of you. John was a strong man and fought his disease to the end. May God grant him eternal peace and May God Bless you all.
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Bob Joy
October 3, 2006
Diana,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family during this tough time.
Anissa,Amer,Tanya& Raheel. Qureshi
October 2, 2006
Dearest Diana,Anna & Katie,
We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful person. We will always remember John as a kind, simple and humble man.He was a devoted family man & nothing seemed too hard for him.We feel honored knowing him .
Diana,he was so lucky to have you.You have been a wonderful wife,friend to him.We have seen so much devotion ,love,patience & how you never gave up.Diana, you did your best.
We all will continue pray for you & the girls.
Robbin, Richard and Nina DeBiasio
October 1, 2006
Dear Diana, Anna and Katie,
Richard, Nina and I send our warmest thoughts of sympathy. Our hearts just ache to know you are without John’s gentle touch, his laughter, and his charm. You are however, never without his love. He was an amazing man, and his strength and determination have always been and will continue to be an inspiration to me. This doesn’t seem possible. Never has a man looked so full of love and life as John looked when in the presence of you, Anna and Katie. The early years of a toddler influence their future character, and Anna and Katie already display the strengths of their father...a gift they will always have from him.
We are so sad and share in your deep loss. With love,
Pamela Crowder-Montez
October 1, 2006
Diana and Family:
I am so saddened to learn of your "Beloved Husband, Father and Brother" passing away. I know your loss is immense, beyond words of description. Knowing you where raised in a Christian home by parents of great faith, I know this will help sustain you and the children. Such a horrific loss is beyond our comprehension. This is why I pray that God in His infinite wisdom and compassion surrounds each of you. Cling ever so close to one and other and allow your tears of sorrow to flow freely. Lean on your family and allow them to help you when ever possible.
It is quite apparent that John was a great man for many reasons. To be so well versed in learning and in giving are great gifts to be bestowed upon one. Your pride of John and his accomplishments must run deep. John’s love for mankind is also evident by his countless hours that where spent in research and education to help his fellow man.
My heart surely breaks for you my dear friend Diana, for I too have lost a husband. Even though it has been eleven years, it at times still feels like it was yesterday. I assure you with time, the pain will lessen and the grief will not be so unbearable. But when your love runs so deep, it will never end. I know it feels as though you will never feel joy, happiness or a sense of void; but with time, those emotions and feelings will return. If I can be of any help or lend an ear, I am available for you at any time night or day. I truly mean this Diana.
I will be praying for each of you, John’s loved ones; without cease.
Love your friend,
Pamela J Crowder-Montez
Ron Faunce
October 1, 2006
Diana and family,
I am saddened to hear of John's death at such an early age. His bio was incredible and obviously, he was the rock of your family. In passing, I'm certain he would tell all of us to make sure each and every day is treated like a treasure. May you be blessed with strength and courage in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Ron Faunce
Mark McColloch
October 1, 2006
Diana, Mike, Nancy and other family members,
John was a wonderful, admirable person. For me, he was a true and loyal friend, boy and man, for over 45 years.
I shared some things with him that only a life-long friend can, and I know that John truly loved all of you very much. His final fight was so heroic, but he was fortunate to have the love and support of his family and friends, all of whom were great comforts to him.
I will prepare a longer memoir of some scenes from John's life and send it to you as soon as possible.
The world feels much emptier to me without Bruno in it, and I can only imagine how much more powerful the feeling is for you. Perhaps our memories of John can help to console us.
Cheryl Crowder-Bozarth
October 1, 2006
Diana and family,
After reading your husband's obituary, I was amazed at his accomplishments. Your lives with him must have been extraordinary. It is to God we must turn in times of loss and sadness. May He be ever present as you mourn your loss.
Mick & Linda (Wilt/Townsend) Butler
October 1, 2006
Diana, Anna & Katie,
We know it has been a hard struggle for you all and we can only imagine your pain in your loss. John was a very 'special man' and how fortunate we have all been to have shared in any part of his life. You are all in our hearts, thoughts & prayers. God Bless you all! Love, Mick & Linda
Lynetta Hawkins
October 1, 2006
Diana:
So sad to hear about your loss of your wonderful husband and friend. You are truly blessed to have had him in your life and I know you will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Love....Lynetta Scarbrough Hawkins
Dawn Southall
September 30, 2006
Diana--I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never met John, I can see that he meant the world to you and all his family and friends. You and your daughters are in my prayers. Angels be with you. Dawn Coffman Southall
Joan Ruegg
September 30, 2006
Diana, I pray that Christ's arm hold you tightly and help you through the rest of the year. Our house and hearts are open to you and the girls.
Elmer & Rita Maddux
September 30, 2006
Diana, we are so sorry. John suffered so much and he tried so hard to beat this illness. You, too have been a real trooper beside him all the way. How fortunate he was to have you and the girls. Our love, Elmer and Rita
Roy Smith
September 29, 2006
Diana
I am truly sorry to hear of John's passing. He fought long and hard against a terrible illness. When last he and I talked about his illness, he had a realistic view of its course. He also had an overwehelmng desire to overcome it for the sake of his family. John and I spent many long hours together working on manuscripts and arguing about politics. He always seemed to win. I wanted him to win with his illness in the worst way. I considered him to be a good friend. I admired him very much. I hope that he was able to read at least a portion of the book that I gave to him, but whether he did or not is of no matter. The book was a sign of my esteem for him and I hope that he knew that to be the case. I will miss him. Please feel free to contact me if needed.
Phyllis Fisher, Dept of Biostatistics
September 29, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Susanne Gollin
September 29, 2006
To Diana and the girls, know that so very many people respected and cared about your husband and father, respectively. He was my first statistician at the University of Pittsburgh and it was a pleasure to work with him. He taught me so much about how to design experiments and analyze their results. He was so curious about what we were doing and what sorts of statistical errors were involved, that he worked in our lab for a couple of days to learn the procedures that we used. That is unprecedented in my experience.
From someone who lost her father at a relatively young age, know that he will always be with you every day of your lives. Although the pain of your loss is acute at this time, it will get easier with time, and know that he will always be with you, part of you.
Diana, please do not hesitate to call on me if I can be of any assistance.
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