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Bruce McGuire Obituary
Bruce was a man of deep faith; he was known for his open arms and open heart. His joy was infectious and his passion unrivaled. Our loss will be felt throughout this community. Any kind acts of charity may be made in Bruce's memory to Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club (PO BOX 7026 Santa Cruz CA 95061) Check Memo "Arts in the Afternoon"
His memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 2nd at 1:30 p.m.
Monschke Hall at Twin Lakes Church
2701 Cabrillo College Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce McGuire
Warren Forest
March 27, 2013
My relationship with Bruce was professional. I am an attorney and Bruce was a real estate appraiser. On many occasions he was my expert witness providing the Court with insight in the value of real estate. The first court trial I worked with Bruce was about 20 years ago, the most recent trial was last year. Bruce was respected in the legal community. We will miss you.
Alese Greene
December 17, 2012
Dear Penny and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Alese Greene
Your State Farm Agent
Chip Johnson
December 3, 2012
I had breakfast with Bruce every week for two years. It was a very pivotal time of my life and who I am today still reflects Bruce in many aspects. I am most sad to be so far away and unable to be with all of you who knew him as well.
Jenell Camacho
December 2, 2012
My Condolances to Penny and family. I was lucky to have been a tenant of Penny & Bruce many years ago and they treated me like family. I still have a lovely note that they wrote me when I moved.Bruce and Penny were a great inspiration to me as I was a young adult. Bruce you will be greatly missed by many. Penny my heart and healing go out to you and the kids and grandkids.
Neal Sagar
December 2, 2012
I travelled 5000 miles to surf with Bruce, such was the magnetism of this man. I am pleased that I managed to spend a week in Soquel last summer, when we surfed nearly every day. It wasn't a good week for swell, but we made the most it, a week that is now even more poignant. He was a successful business and compassionate family man, who always found the time to make people feel special. The fact that he will be missed as far away as London, makes me realise how big a gap he will leave in many people's lives in Santa Cruz. My thoughts are with Penny and the family. Bruce will never grow old, he will always be the silver, floppy haired man who transcended business and wet suits and touched the lives of many. Few of use choose when we go, Bruce passed on doing something loved. Whilst the place may have been of his choosing, the setting and the decade certainly wasn't. I am sure he would agree it was too soon, but deservedly he will become a surfing legend. With all my heart felt sympathies, Neal (Family member and Bruce's English surfing apprentice)
December 2, 2012
Go gently in to "that good night" alone but un afraid because you have left your mark. Your generosity of spirit and love of life will remain with us forever.
With fondest memories and much love. Meg
Jeremy Lezin
December 1, 2012
Dear Penny,
It's hard for me to imagine that Bruce is gone. I will miss our weekly Rotary meetings, our fun lunches where we discussed all that was wrong with the world and could be fixed. Bruce was an amazing guy who had more passions than most people dream of. He was incredibly devoted to his family and friends. I will miss Bruce and am sorry for your loss.
Scott Nice
November 29, 2012
Family and friends, faith, the cars, the guitars, the houses, the office, the ocean. He had endless irons in the fire. And they all burned white-hot. His mortal body could not keep up. His spirit could not be contained. Bruce has left that mortality, leaving us behind, and leaving us wondering why we couldn't be a bit more like him.
We grieve with you, Penny. We love you.
Lyn and Scott
Sandy Lindley (Merrell)
November 28, 2012
Penny and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Bruce. I have such great memories of him and your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 28, 2012
Dear Bruce, always welcoming and gracious, never a dull moment, always doing something creative, loving his children and extended family, adoring his wife of many years, forgiving and generous to a fault. Love you Bruce, Pam
PATTY AND KEN GROVER
November 28, 2012
Dearest Penny and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Be assured of our prayers and warm thoughts as you heal. We have fond memories of your beautiful wedding ceremony. I treasure the memories of our working together at Dominican.
Marshall Delk
November 28, 2012
Bruce was always a passionate and energetic man. So full of life. He will be missed.
Tom Stelling
November 28, 2012
Bruce was one of my best friends and surfing buddies. He was as fine a guy as there is in this world. I will miss him and his great attitude.
Jenny Wootton
November 28, 2012
My Great Uncle Bruce was the rock of my family. I pretty much grew up running around up at his house with his black lab Millie. Every time I went up to see him he was always so happy to see my dad and I and was doing something like working on one of his projects. Even when he was sick and should have been in bed he wouldn't waste any part of life. He was always living life to the fullest. Thats what he was doing when he died, doing what he loved... surfing. We all love you and miss you so much Uncle Bruce, it will truly never be the same without you.
Colleen & Gary Peterson
November 28, 2012
What did't get mentioned was what a great fisherman he was. When we all camped at hume lake we always had a potluck dinner at Aspen Hollow campground and Bruce would bring lots of fish.......He always had time to show all our kids how to fish. Bruce you will be missed!!!!!!!!!
jason merrell
November 28, 2012
I knew Bruce in my childhood days. He was friends with my parents. And his kids and I would play together. He helped my dad build two guitars in witch I just got handed down one of them a few weeks ago. It brought back many good memories of Bruce. He was a great man and will be missed my many.
Stan & Christy Jefferson
November 28, 2012
We first learned about Bruce's death reading the Sentinel online. We are saddened,and the loss is ours, but "Bruce had somewhere wonderful to go." Our sympathies to Penny and the family. We have and will remember you in our prayers in this sudden loss. In the Strong Name of Christ, we are,
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