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1950
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2009
Linda Bruce Obituary
wedding anniversary on June 6th. They have lovingly raised a daughter, Eryn and a son, Frank. Linda is also survived by her father, Francis (Ben) Currier; her sister, Mary Solomon; and her brother, Frank Currier. Linda enjoyed her unusual career as a balloon artist and educator, which took her to destinations through out the world. She will be missed by numerous friends from many nations. She loved life and we loved her joyful and adventurous spirit. Author Barbara
Cooney wrote in Linda's favorite children's book, Miss Rumphius, "You must do something to make the world more beautiful." That is exactly what Linda did.
As per Linda's wishes, there will be a "Celebration of Life" gathering at the home of the Nobmann family, 4271 Leigh Lane, Petaluma on Thursday June 11th 3:00 -7:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Bruce
Jacob Cowger
January 12, 2018
Still thinking of you and missing your bright and happy smile
Jim & Sheri Jackson
July 5, 2009
Dear Eryn & family,
We are so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. May you all take comfort in the wonderful memories and legacy that Linda blessed you with.
Our love and prayers,
Evan White
July 4, 2009
To Linda's family, I give you my heartfelt feelings. I remember Linda from Highschool. She was always weariing a smile and always with a good word to everyone.
She was truly a good soul and will be missed by all she has touched.
Evan White
Wendy Gilardi
July 3, 2009
So sorry to hear about Linda. She was a wonderful woman and left a great impression on my girls everytime we saw her. Its been a long time since we have seen her or the family but the memories we all have are priceless.
God Bless, Wendy Gilardi and Girls
June 22, 2009
Dear Louie, Eryn & Frank - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as we recieve this very sad news. Linda was very visable around town and over 20-25 years I saw her I never her without her beautiful smile.
She will be missed, for sure.
Steve & Kathryn Schnell
Henderson,NV
Charlie & Joyce Schnell
June 22, 2009
Dear Louie, Eryn & Frank. We were so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. We still hold some great memories of the years we lived in Petaluma & had you as customers & Eryn working for us.Linda had smile that lit up the whole world & know she was always so very proud of her family. Our thoughts are with you. Hope you are all doing o.k.
Ignazio Giammarresi
June 18, 2009
With sincere condolences from Ignazio Giammarresi, Peter and Frank Domenichiello at Surprize Enterprize Inc. in Canada.
Rosanna Cedeno
June 18, 2009
Linda i going to miss you,you are my hero nobody is going to be like you in the balloon industry that touch of elegance and all you design nobody can make it.you left to all the balloon people a good memories from you,and i learn a lot from you.god bless you and your family with all my love,thanks for share all this years with us. att Rosanna Cedeno CBA.
Sharon Hamernick
June 15, 2009
Dear Bruce Family,
My daughter Shannon went to school with Erin.
Linda was a lovely lady.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief
May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon and Shannon Hamernick
June 14, 2009
Dear Louie, Eryn and Frankie:
I am so sad to hear about Linda. She was a beautiful, fun, down to earth person.
I enjoyed being your neighbor on Peggy Lane. She made a great Santa at Christmas time and dressed up for holloween and just made all holidays so much fun.
I will always remember her.
God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Mary (Olbrantz) Evans
Janice Helmick-Peter
June 14, 2009
I have known the Bruce family for many years as they were my "other family" when I was living in Cotati as a young girl. I know how close and how much love they all have for each other. I know what a huge loss it must be for all of Linda's family and close friends. Linda and Louie were such an incredible couple with so much love for each other since junior high. Your family will have so many wonderful good memories of Linda. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Thank you Laurie for letting me know about your families loss of Linda. Hugs to you and your family.
JUANITA JOHNSON-BLACK
June 14, 2009
It is with deepest sorrow as I share my memories of Linda
Bruce, we met in 1994 as instructors @ balloon-a-versity our friendship had taken off since that year, Linda's kindness was unlike
anyone I have ever met, Linda
was one of the main people that help me to believe that
the balloon decorating industry was my extended family, I'm not one for taking
vacations but, when ever I had the opportunity to attend
a balloon conference, just being around Linda was like being at home with family, I
will miss seeing her face in
the years to come, but I will
always cherish her friendship,
my heart goes out the her family and other dear friends.
Scott Allen Weddell
June 13, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda Henris
June 12, 2009
Louie and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Linda was a beautiful person and will be missed, very much. She touched many hearts. God Bless you all.
Linda Henris
Linda Henris
June 12, 2009
Louie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Linda. I will always remember her big smile and her BIG heart. A dear loving caring person. My heart goes out to all of you..
Kelly Ludwig
June 12, 2009
I have only met Linda once at our Party Club of America seminar in San Antonio three years ago. Being a balloon buyer for a 31 store chain I was in awe of her and I was so nervous. I had seen her work for many years in magazines and videos and I aspired to be able to do what she did. She had an enormous talent that brought so much joy to others. In person she was so kind and sweet and beautiful. I was so shocked to hear that her short life had ended here on earth. I understand that yesterday you celebrated her life, just in the small time I was with her I could tell she looked at life as a celebration. I know her family's heart must be breaking, please find comfort in knowing she gave more joy to people that she never met than most of us will do in a lifetime. She will be missed by so many.
Kelly Ludwig Erwin Distributing Co/Party Club of America Ennis Texas
Peter and Chris Morse
June 12, 2009
to Linda's family-
we are all better for having had her in our lives. Thank you for sharing her with us and allowing us to be part of her family in the balloon world.
May your special memories of her give you peace during this difficult time.
Carie Youngers
June 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you Louie, Eryn and Frank. We have never met, but I met Linda at a balloon seminar here in Kansas. Actually she sat and ate lunch with us. I can still hear her voice today and she was absolutely one of those people that you just immediately liked. She was such an inspiration for me and my balloon business. I was brand new to the business but after that one seminar I wanted to be just like her. I will continue to watch her on the master series tapes and the Making more money tapes and think of her fondly. Once again my deepest sympathy to you all.
Mike and Kay O'Bryan
June 11, 2009
Louie,
You and your family have our deep sorrow.
She was a beautiful person.
Sandra Rylance-Holland
June 11, 2009
My dear Cusin linda you will be very missed.
Sandra (Janet Rich's daughter)
Jo Ruminson
June 10, 2009
Dear Louie, Eryn, and Frankie-
We were so saddened to hear about Linda. She was a very important part of our high-school years and she will be remembered fondly. She and Camilla kept things lively! Linda was very upbeat and she made others feel good. I hope your family finds peace in your memories of her.
Larry and Josephine (Vendice) Ruminson
Joyce Boston
June 10, 2009
Dear Louie, Eryn and Frankie and Family,
I am one of as Linda would say "balcony people".No one needs to remind you of how much she will be missed and how sorry we are for your loss,we share in that with you. Now Linda is in the balcony of heaven, cheering you on. I believe that if we could all see her now,the pain and heartache would turn into joy because she is out of pain and suffering and back to her smiling, happy self.I pray in the days ahead that you will all find comfort and peace. Sincerly, Joyce Boston
June 9, 2009
Linda brought alot of joy to many people. I knew her mostly in the Petaluma Young Homemaker group about 30 years ago. She was an inspiration to many. Her happiness will be missed. Love to the family. Patty Pomi
Judy Helmick-Nathan
June 9, 2009
My sister emailed Linda's obituary to me today. I was in the same grade as Linda. As I sit here and remember her, I remember that she was always happy and kind to everyone. In reading about her life, I see that the young person I knew of then, was truly true to herself. Consequently, being true to everyone around her. Well done, Linda.
To Louie, family and friends, I am so very sorry for this sad time in your lives. The only thing I can offer to, maybe, help your pain is to share with you that I believe the greatest gift a loving person like Linda gives to those left behind... are the memories. Hopefully, as time goes on, those memories help the pain in your heart turn into a smile on your lips. I think she would like that, don't you? Thank you, Linda.
Wanda Hourigan
June 9, 2009
Our family wants you to know if there is anything we can do for you at this time or later please do not hesitate to call. May your happy times together get you through this time of sorrow.
Greg, Wanda and Sean Hourigan
Kathy & Jennifer McCormick
June 9, 2009
Our thoughts are with you at this time of healing. My daughter Jennifer & Frankie went to elemetary school together so I got to know Linda a little. She's a very pleasant person with a great smile. She will be missed.
Donna & Ruby Grover
June 9, 2009
To Lindas family, we are so sorry for your loss. We work at Airpoort Express, she has been traveling with us for years. She was by far one of our favorite customers. Always smiling and so pleasant to talk to. We considered her a friend, and will miss her dearly.
Judy Pennington
June 9, 2009
May all your tears and sorrow eventually fade away
Leaving memories of your loved one to help you through each day
So very sorry for your loss
Judy and Gene Pennington
June 9, 2009
May all your tears and sorrow eventually fade away
Leaving memories of your loved one to help you through each day
So very sorry for your loss
Judy and Gene Pennington
Joyce Davis
June 9, 2009
Hugs and Love to you Louie and to Eryn and Frank. We will miss
Linda and her great smile and energy for everyone she met.
The very best to you and your Family. Joyce Davis,Petaluma
Evan White
June 9, 2009
To Louie and Family, my heart goes out to you in your time of loss. As a member of the Class of '68, she will be deeply missed.
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