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SAUER, Thomas ''Bruce''
Born May 15, 1939 in San Rafael, Calif., died peacefully at home with family after a courageous battle with cancer on May 10, 2008. Bruce is survived by wife Nicki, sons Chris (Jenn), Eric (Lynette Nelson), treasured grandsons Drew and Nick Sauer, Hannah and Connor Nelson, and brothers Ron and Mike Sauer. Bruce grew up in Marin County, attended Marin Catholic and College of Marin and proudly served in the Marine Corps. A respected expert in the optical lab industry, he worked for American Optical, then established the original lab for VSP, and retired after 27 enjoyable years. He was passionate about the outdoors, backpacking, fishing, cycling, family summers in Tahoe, travels to Europe, and masterfully restoring wooden boats. He was a man of integrity, loyal friend to many, and loved his family more than anything. Services on Friday, May 16, at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery Church, 7101 Verner Ave, Sac, and celebration following. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carrie Jackson
September 18, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Sauer family. I was Bruce's admin support "way back" in 1995. I always saw him as a father figure and mentor in my life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a very calming personality. My mother passed away this year on Valentine's Day. Bruce's passing and my mom's passing has served to remind me that there truly are wonderful people in this world. I will miss Bruce.
dick queirolo
June 10, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Candice Webb
May 17, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing! I will treasure the time that we got to spend together, it was very special to me! Nikki, you and Tom are very special people, I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family. I will miss him very much.
Candice Webb
May 17, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing! I will treasure the time that we got to spent together, it was very special to me! Nikki, you and Tom are very special people, I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family. I will miss him very much.
Paul Caletti
May 16, 2008
I have know Bruce since we started work with American Optical in Jan. 1959. We worked and commuted together. One day he ask me why I did not buy a cup of coffee and I told him the "I was broke". Bruce proceeds to drop a quarter in the coffee machine and buys me a cup of coffee. A few minutes later I notice that Bruce does not have any coffee. I ask him, "why are you not having coffee today", and he says;
"I gave you my last quarter."
Brucito- You will be truly missed....
a person like you is truly hard to find.
Chris Faris
May 15, 2008
My condolences to the entire family. I recall fondly his devotion to Eric and Chris and Nikki. He was a strong father and loved his kids greatly. God Bless you all.
Penny Deleray Taylor
May 15, 2008
My deep sympathy to you, Nicki, and your whole family. I treasure memories of you and Bruce from Dessert parties and Judy's 60th. Bruce was such a good and couragous man. He will truly be missed. Love to you all.
Dianne Deemer (DeVoy)
May 15, 2008
I hope I'm not too late to offer my condolences to Bruce's family. We were classmates at MC and I always treasured Bruce as a good friend. My prayers are with his family.
Denise Labane
May 15, 2008
My sincere deepest sympathy to your family.Bruce was a wonderful man. I had the pleasure to work for Bruce at VSP for 12 years he was a ray of sunshine ,always very kind , never a harsh word. He was a gift to VSP and the world. He will be greatly missed what a great man and mentor.
Phyllis & Bruce Sharrow
May 15, 2008
Bruce was our classmate at Marin Catholic. We enjoyed his humor, good nature and also being in his company. He will be missed by many. Our heart and prayers are for Nicki and his sons.
Pat Dundas
May 15, 2008
Like so many, I have a special place in my heart for Bruce Sauer. We started at "AO" the same day, became roommates and good friends. He was honest, unselfish, levelheaded, and loved to laugh. Goodbye my friend.
Fr. Alfred Puccinelli,s.m.
May 15, 2008
Nicki and Family: My prayers are with you at this time. I have said mass for Bruce. I was sorry he was not able to come to the class reunion.I have fond memories of Bruce.
Judy Wright
May 14, 2008
Nicki & Family,
Bruce made a lasting impression on our lives. We were the young marrieds...we raised our children...and enjoyed our lives!
Bruse is toasting w/ his friends his glorious life on Earth!
I walk with you Nicki...
Judy Wright
Gibb MacLean
May 14, 2008
Bruce was a great man and what I loved most about him the most, was his witty personality. He was a wonderful father and a great man! I'm here for you guys.
Love,
The MacLean's
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