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1943
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2015
Bruce Bambach Obituary
September 27, 1943 - May 18, 2015
Dr. Bruce Michael Bambach, September 27, 1943 - May 18, 2015, of San Francisco, CA. Bruce Michael was the son of the late Bruce and Helen Bambach, brother to Cheryl Freeman of Pagosa Springs, CO, uncle to Diana Baetz and Blake Thomason of Colorado, great uncle to 7 nieces and nephew and survived by partner, Fernando Briosos of San Francisco. Bruce Michael had a passion for the arts, theatre, education and travel. He earned a BA, two Master Degrees and PhD in Theater Arts.A celebration of life service was held on Friday.
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B A
July 5, 2025
He was my high school English teacher, also, and the only high school teacher who taught us as though we were an AP class and challenged us to think critically, creatively, compassionately and honestly.
I’ve always been grateful for this man and this class!
Bruce....1967..Havre High School, Montana
Steven Schultz
May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015
He was my high school senior English teacher and directed me in two plays "Aria Da Capo" and "A Man For All Seasons". Havre High School, Havre Montana 1967.
Steven Schultz
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Montsie Yarborough
May 22, 2015
I am glad I got to meet Bruce a few years ago. May he tip toe happily through heaven's many fields of flowers.
Carter Lowrie and Bill Ryan
May 20, 2015
Michael (Bruce) was a good man, treasured friend and will be truly missed.
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