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BRUCE WALTER FOUTS Bruce Walter Fouts of Port St Lucie Fl. passed away on July 31st 2013 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Fl. Born to Walter and Elizabeth Fouts on 11-14-1952 in Blue Island IL. Most would remember Bruce as a former 3rd owner of Continental Painting Corporation. He was a very hard worker and dedicated to this business for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his father Walter E. Fouts Survived by his Wife Susan M. Fouts and their two children Joseph and Jessica Fouts his Mother Elizabeth Fouts his Sister Claudia (David) Wallace and her family, Brother Gary (Gemma) Fouts and his family. Bruce will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Paid Obituary
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for BRUCE FOUTS
Susie
August 3, 2022
You are never out of my heart or off my mind, till we meet again Love you forever, Susie
Susie Fouts-Smith
July 30, 2019
Miss you everyday of my life! Gone but will never be forgotten! In my heart forever!
Brothers
Susie Fouts-Smith
July 30, 2019
Susan Fouts- Smith
July 30, 2019
I will always love you the rest of my life. Even though I have moved on, and married again. You are truly my soulmate. I think about you so often, someday we will be together again.
Love you always
Susie
November 14, 2016
Bruce
I hope you understand why I couldn't sign till now. It was just easier. You were the best I've always looked up to you and still do. Speaking of looking up,Thanks for helping me figure stuff out and see it for what it is sometimes when i send one up. We all send up prayers to you , dad and the girls. Hope your taking care of everyone and everything up there. We sure do miss you here. Its been tough on all of us. Mom and I talk about you often and laugh and remember. Again on this day, Your day we were thinking about you and will mention you again in our prayers. Sam asked the other day what you were like. I told her some funny things she remembered some of them and said you really would of liked him he was a my brother. We both laughed in the minute. We both still light a candle for all of you every Sunday...
Forever your brother
June 15, 2014
Happy Father's Day Bruce
We can't stop thinking of you
We miss you so much Our life seems so meaningless without you. Love you so much
Susan Fouts
April 10, 2014
Bruce I think of you everyday. I miss you so much. I know your with me, and keeping us safe. I have used your great knowledge you taught me by letting me help you do things around the house. I know your proud of us, I feel it. Oh how I miss you and love you
Love,
Susie
Dave Wallace
February 15, 2014
We have been thinking about you and missing you. Time has passed but your memories remain in our minds and hearts.
Joseph Martino
February 14, 2014
Bruce, your spirit and energy thrive in the lives of your family and friends, God has chosen you, a good man and a great cousin...Joe
January 1, 2014
Happy New Year my dear husband Bruce!
Susan Fouts
December 29, 2013
Bruce the kids and I lit a candle for you today at church for the coming New Year. Life is so hard without you.
"Love you always"
Love,
Susie, Jessy, Joe
November 14, 2013
Happy Birthday Brother, Bruce.
I love you so much. Today Susie and I are remembering all the happiness you brought into our world. Well done brother. Love you forever.
Big sis
David Wallace
November 14, 2013
On your birthday I wish your family happy memories of good times together. Tears flow because you are missed but in our hearts you live on.
Al Staffenhagen
September 6, 2013
Bruce I really enjoyed the time I spent with you and your family. You really know how to enjoy life. I hope you're riding the biggest roller coaster in the world with God. God bless you Susie and Jesse
September 2, 2013
Autumn, Megan, Carly, Kainen and Kreeyin Haynie born Aug 22 and baby boy Haynie-Manzo due Oct 1
Kim Haynie
September 1, 2013
We all have so many great memories of Bruce... The best are the 4th of July at Long Lake he put on the best of the best fireworks shows. Bruce had a heart of gold and was willing to do anything for any of us friends or family he treated everyone the same. Bruce will be sadly missed by all of us. Autumn, Megan and Carly will always love the nice things you did for them like Disney and Universal your the best tour guide and know all the short cuts. I am so glad you were such a big part of our lives we love you Bruce and will see you again someday, watch over us and keep us safe....love the Haynie girls and Kainen
Jon, Lori, Sydni and Tessa Wallace
August 31, 2013
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Much love from the Jones' family
Carrie (niece), Greg, Emalie, Caitlyn, & Brayden Jones
August 31, 2013
I have some many great memories, starting from childhood, of my uncle Bruce. He was always generous and loving toward me.
And my kids remember the great 4th of July fireworks show he did on the lake in Wisconsin! Our condolences to all his loved ones. May you find peace through God's love.
David Wallace
August 31, 2013
What comes to my mind when I think about Bruce. He loved his family. He worked hard. He traveled to China. He showed us around Disney World. He painted our front door. He still had all his hair. We went to the top of the tall building in Chicago. Smoking in front of our little space heater in the sunroom in the middle of winter. Setting off fireworks on the fourth of July. He was my brother-in-law. He was my friend. He will be missed.
Claudia Wallace
August 31, 2013
Little brother, I will always be there for you. I never expected for you to leave me so soon. Remember the words I whispered into your ear at the end? Yeah. You know. Me too,and I'll remember Forever --until my last thought. This one is for us--brother and sister--left cheek kiss Brucie. ??
??FOREVER
Big sis. Xo
Kathleen Burdick
August 31, 2013
Dearest Bruce & Sue~ You will always Always have a Very Special place in my heart forever..Bruce you were the funnest & kindest man Always finding the humor for a good laugh. Yet keeping the morals of Right n Wrong honest. Love you always See you on the other side someday:)Love always~ Kitty Burdick Sarona,WI xxoo :)
Beverly Kellum
August 31, 2013
Keeping you in my prayers Susan. I understand what your going through. God Bless
Dave & Sue Dombrowski
August 31, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
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August 26, 2013
Bruce with Joe when he was a baby... he had just burped him
August 19, 2013
Chris Black
August 17, 2013
Joe,Susan,and family
After I posted the August 12
Message in Bruce's guest book
I realized I accidentally placed Joe's name in the place of Bruce. Please know Bruce was
A wonderful and thoughtful
Good guy.
Family pic outside Orlando Hard Rock
August 16, 2013
Bruce in China with our Friend and Joe
August 16, 2013
Richard and Michele Kriss
August 12, 2013
We both worked with Bruce on many
jobs through the years. He was always
a pleasure to work with and had a
great sense of humor. We will miss
him. Our prayers are with your family.
Chris Black
August 12, 2013
Joe,Susan and family I only knew Joe for a little while but his professionalism and honesty and integrity were definitely a great part of his personality..may the Lord comfort you at this time, with all of our heart and condolences
Rande LaTour
August 11, 2013
Claudia and I were friends from the neighborhood. We often rode our horses over to her house and down the street to the convenience store. May the Lord bless and keep Bruce.
August 9, 2013
dear Susan and family,
so sorry to hear about Bruce (meatball), we lost our daughter Ashlee to cancer at age 20 in 2008, its hard to say good bye to a dear loved one, we still struggle with losing her, but we must believe they are in a better place with no pain, waiting for us to reunite. Our heart felt sympathy to you
and your family.
love and prayers
clarence and judy koerner
August 9, 2013
I haven't seen Bruce since probably 1975. We called him Meatball back then, hope that doesn't offend, it was how I remember him. He was always a happy guy and always smiling and having a good time. I'm proud to say he was my friend.
My sincere condolences to his family............Tim Lyons
Nancy Cox Miller
August 7, 2013
Dear Claudia and all your family,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. You and your family are in our hearts as we lift you up to God's comfort. Extending deepest sympathy to you at this sad time.
August 7, 2013
Dear Claudia, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your brother - he was wa too young. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Shari Pekar Novotny
Susan Fouts
August 6, 2013
Bruce Loved his far away friends. They are like family to all of us Bruce loved China, we had visited our Chinese family four times. All the great memories we have
Angela Xue
August 6, 2013
I knew the Fouts Family on Ebay since 2002. Bruce was so nice to me and my family in China. Fouts family visited us in China some time, we spent good time together and my family and I will never forget him, and miss him in our heart. Bruce, you still live with us.
Suzanne Shedosky-Apgar
August 6, 2013
Condolences to the family of Bruce. Knew him from growing up as neighbors. He was one of the 'big kids' on the block~
Will Merrell
August 5, 2013
To the Fouts family, sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce was a trusted classmate and will be sorely missed.
Jim Clark
August 5, 2013
Bruce was two years ahead of me at Lockport Central but I remember him as a fun person to be around.
O'drean Banks
August 5, 2013
It is my prayer that God's eternal peace surround your family as you Rest in Peace. May the memories sustain them in your absence, until you meet again on the other shore.
August 5, 2013
So sorry for your loss Claudia.
Dad and I
Joseh Fouts
August 5, 2013
When I was a baby,
you would hold me in your arms.
I felt the love and tenderness,
keeping me safe from harm.
I would look up into your eyes,
and all the love I would see.
How did I get so lucky,
you were the dad chosen for me.
There is something special
about a father's love.
Seems it was sent to me
from someplace up above.
Our love is everlasting,
I just wanted you to know.
That you're my special hero
and I wanted to tell you so. I'll miss you dad and I love you.
August 4, 2013
I meet Bruce 27 years and had the pleasure of working with him on several of our projects. He was a great person dedicated to his company and most of all his family.We will truly miss him in our every day lives.
With deepest sympathy the
San George Family
Tim and Pam Springer
August 4, 2013
I always enjoyed being around Bruce. No matter how difficult the working conditions were he always was easy to work with. He had a good since of humor an nothing seemed to get him riled up. When his name is brought up on the job the guys that worked with him always say how much they miss him and how much they enjoyed working with him. He helped me to stay calm. He had a great spirit about him and I will miss him. Our prayers to the family. I believe that we pass on to a better place and I believe that is where he is.
Bruce's Junior year at Lockport H.S., in 1969.
John Dzak
August 4, 2013
On behalf of Bruce's Lockport High School classmates, I send our prayers and love to, Susan, Joseph, Jessica and the entire Fouts Family on the passing of Bruce. Our hearts are broken, that such a great friend will no longer smile and "carry on" with, The old bunch from Lockport. "Go with God, my friend"! Your High School Classmates!
Jeannie Bedolla
August 3, 2013
It's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go...Bruce has left us all with many memories and he will live on in all of us! RIP Uncle Bruce, you will be missed by all! xoxo
Susan Fouts
August 3, 2013
I miss your smile,
I miss your laugh,
I miss you,
and that happiness you always had.
But one day your smile had faded away,
I still remember how I felt that day,
Your warmth and comfort that was always near,
Your life and joy seamed to disappear.
You took your last breath,
To end your suffering,
If I said it hadn't effected me,
I'd just be bluffing.
If I could change everything,
You know I would,
I would change it for you,
I know I should.
But what if the sadness I had infected everyone else?
What if like a disease it spread all about?
Maybe I wouldn't do it,
It would just be greedy,
I'm sorry if I sound so desperate and needy,
You have to see this is hard for me to get through.
When every friend I had had was you.
You left me!
You forgot me!
Take me with you!
They say your in a better place,
and someday I'll be there too.
I guess I'll wait for that someday,
I can't do this to someone else,
Put them through the pain,
That truly doesn't have any gain,
No matter what they say.
I want to scream,
I want to cry,
I have gotten to low points,
Where I just want to die.
But the sad tears are gone,
Now that the damage is done,
And All I can do is smile,
I can remember all of the fun,
The fun we had when it was just you and me.
I cry, but they're happy tears,
when I'm looking back on all of our memories.
I love you so much Bruce
Till we meet again in Gods paradise
Love
Honey Lamb
Susie XOXO
August 3, 2013
Bruce will all miss you very much, you were a wonderful Father, Loving Husband , and a Great person, and will be missed, Love Dave & Sue Dombrowski
Best man at this wedding... And best man in my life....
Jessy Fouts (Daughter)
August 3, 2013
Daddy, you know the truth now from GOD... Even the hitch pin that was taken from the camper.
I love you daddy, forever and always and I will always carry you in my heart, and mind. I will forever be daddy's little girl. Rest in paradise daddy <3
August 3, 2013
I have known Bruce for a number of years through business dealings of which Bruce and his brother Gary were partners in. Though most of our conversations were related to business it was apparent from speaking to Bruce about life in general he was a good Husband and Father that loved his Family dearly. A hard working guy that provided for his Family, he will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to Bruce's Family and Friends in this most difficult time.
Frank & JoAnn Tricarico and all of us at Metz Construction Company.
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