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Bruce McCulloch Obituary
Bruce Cameron McCULLOCH Feb. 13, 1960 ~ Nov. 17, 2010 Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Bruce grew up in Shoreline, attended Parkwood Elementary, Cordell Hull Jr. High, graduated from Shoreline High School in 1978. He earned bachelors degrees in Anthropology and History from the University of Washington. He worked at Rite Aid for 24 years. Bruce was a loving, kind, considerate man who put others before himself and lived by his Christian faith. He loved nature and all creatures great and small, especially his dog, Tyler. He enjoyed tennis, hiking, history books, Bob Marley and playing the piano. He taught in Basic Skills at Coupeville Elementary, He loved working with children and delighted in watching them learn. Bruce is survived by parents, Bill and Carolyn McCulloch, brother Bill McCulloch, sister Kelly McCulloch, nieces Jessica and Caite McCulloch and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. All who knew him loved this man, whose soul was too tender for this earth. A Celebration of Life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, WA on Whidbey Island at 2 pm on Fri., December 10, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coupeville WAIF or WAMI.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jon A. Munson
October 9, 2023
Jon A. Munson Bruce was a good friend. We played tennis in Shorewood. waffle ball in ebsens back yard. i loved you. You were a friend. Joe was your friend but you excepted me. Wish you were here. I need you. I write plays. i have an agent in LA. I just need you. and you aren't here. I won't complain. You are with Jesus. I just wish.
December 16, 2010
Kelly,
Reading the heartfelt comments from the people who were closest and shared much of their life with Bruce, I can plainly see he was someone who made a dfference in many people's lives. Bringing such goodness to this world, as described by all who have shared in his guestbook, is not a simple accomplishment. It seems he has left his footprint on the hearts of many. God bless you Kelly, your family, and close frends as you pass through this time of grief.
Janet Branham
Alan Back
December 12, 2010
My boyhood best friend. From age 8 until our 20s, I was most alive writing with Bruce, performing with Bruce, and just being with Bruce.
With Bruce no longer here, there's one less reason to be attached to this planet. I wish I could have shared in his struggles later in life, like I was able so many times in the past to share in his happiness and joy.
Bill, Carolyn, Bill and Kelly, thank you for letting Laurie and I be a part of the celebration of the one who chose to "Celebrate Life!"
We'll be seeing you again soon, my friend.
Lyle Ekdahl
December 9, 2010
Bruce was one of my closest friends from Jr. High through our undergrad years at the UW. I am still in shock that we lost him. Our last talk, a little over a year ago, was full of the usual humorous banter but also talk of dogs, God and teaching kids how to read. He was Bruce, full of life and that boyish adventurism that sometimes got us into trouble, could veer us towards the philosophical but always led to fun. Mr. and Mrs. McCulloch, Bill and Kelly I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through but just know that we all loved Bruce and for me a big piece of that fun in this life will now be missing.
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Sandra Roubal
December 1, 2010
Bruce was a genuinely nice person. So very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
Emilee K
November 30, 2010
I'll always remember Bruce, he was a ray of light in dark times. Kind, caring and always there for his friends. I love him and hope that I can pass on the same joy and kindness that he did in his life. Bruce, you were an inspiration and my friend, I will miss you.
November 29, 2010
I was sorry to hear of your sons passing. My deepest sympathy.
Mary Montgomery
Cindy Conrad
November 29, 2010
Bruce was wonderful. I loved knowing him at Shoreline High, and seeing him throughout the years after. He was especially tolerant of me oogling him and thinking he was incredibly beautiful, inside and out. He was even a great sport about our band showing up where he works for a photo session and using him as our male model. I will definitely donate to WAIF in his memory.
Lori Edgar
November 29, 2010
Having shared classes with Bruch at Butler Jr High, Cordell Hull Jr High and Shoreline High, I will always remember him for his quick wit and smile that could melt your heart. He was such a great person and one who will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his famly.
Susan VanDeventer
November 28, 2010
I remember Bruce from junior high and high school as an outgoing fun-loving kid who loved to make people laugh and who enjoyed bringing people together. Charming and good-hearted. I am so sorry to hear that he has passed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Leah Sprague
November 28, 2010
Oh My. To his family, I am sorry for the pain you are feeling. I hope you find some comfort in that Bruce was a Christian.
I lived up the hill, on Densmore, from Parkwood days through Butler, Cordell and graduation in '78 from Shoreline. Bruce was a truly wonderful person to know while we were kids, and it sounds as if he was a truly wonderful adult also.
Ryan Jones( McCann)
November 28, 2010
I remmeber many a day laughing at Bruce's stories.We shared several classes at bot Cordell and Shoreline. I am deeply saddened to hear of his untimely passing. Another Spartan gone way too young. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace Bruce.
Valerie Sherman-Ice
November 28, 2010
As a classmate of Bruce's from early days at Parkwood through our Graduation at Shoreline, I will always be grateful for Bruce's wonderful sense of humor and positive look at life. My most fond memory is of him telling stories in class, students and teacher waiting as we knew the punchline would be coming that would have us all in stitches. Thanks Bruce for the laughter!
David Humphries
November 27, 2010
I have just learned of Bruce's passing. While the grief we all feel is profound, it can never overpower the incredible memories we have of this remarkably talented man.
Not only was he a comic genius, he was a great friend and the funniest guy I've ever known.
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