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Bruce ROLLAND Obituary

Born July 25, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington, to Robert and Eleanor Rolland, Bruce Alan Rolland passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. A 1966 graduate from Shorecrest High School in Seattle, WA, Bruce went onto college, receiving an Associate Arts degree. Bruce served his country in the United States Air Force as an MSGT (E7) in Defense Trainer Systems techniques from December 1969 - December 1989. He served in many locations that included Fairchild AFB in Washington, Loring AFB in Maine, Anderson AFB in Guam, and Mather AFB in California. In 1975, Bruce married the love of his life, Patricia May Carosella, in Spokane, WA. Bruce is survived by his wife, Patricia May Rolland of Spokane, WA; two daughters, Diane Marie Quiggle, Spokane, WA, and Marica Lucille Rolland, Spokane, WA; two brothers, Paul Howard Rolland of Henderson, NV, and Gregg Arlan Rolland of Hope Mills, NC; and three grandchildren, Austin, Connor, and Tayler Quiggle. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Martin and Eleanor Lucille Rolland; and grandparents, Henry and Lucille Becker. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a gift to The Salvation Army. Military Honors is at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 West Espanola Rd., Medical Lake, WA 99022. Following the service, a Tribute Gathering will take place at the LDS Church, located at 4444 East 43rd Ave., Spokane, WA 99223. To leave condolences for the family, visit hennesseyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Jul. 20, 2025.

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