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Bruce R. Shoop Lifelong Tacoma resident Bruce R. Shoop, 64, passed away on January 2, 2013. Born March 24, 1948, Bruce was the sixth of Mary and Ralph Shoop's 12 children. He attended Arlington Elementary and Gray Junior High, and graduated from Mt. Tahoma High School in 1967. His training at Bates Vocational School landed him a job as a cashier in the grocery business, a career he enjoyed for many years. Away from work Bruce enjoyed fishing, camping, blackberry picking, and rooting for the New York Yankees. His fish stories were famous for their content and delivery. He was also known for his humor and generosity among friends and family. Bruce is survived by his son, Paul Shoop of Gig Harbor, and daughters Hayley and Hilary Shoop of Lakewood. Also surviving are his mother, Mary Jane Shoop of Tacoma, brothers Bill (Patty) Shoop of Tacoma, Peter (Joanne) Shoop of Lakewood, and Kevin Shoop of Tacoma, sisters Kathy (Nigel) O'Brian of Comox, B.C., Lynn (Egon) Christensen of Puyallup, Wilma (Alan) Machin of Eugene, OR, Suzanne Shoop of Tacoma, Cynthia (Jack) Gilletti of Puyallup, and Mary (Charlie) Gay of Seattle, along with numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Shoop and brothers Stephen Shoop and Robert Shoop. Special thanks to his dear friend and exceptional caregiver Dan Russell for sharing his home and his faith with Bruce in Bruce's final weeks. A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 19, beginning at 3 p.m. The church is located at 5236 East "B" Street, Tacoma. Phone (253) 472-4795 for directions.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13, 2013.

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Denette (Mulholland) Colbo

January 2, 2023

Gone way too soon. You´re now in the arms of our Heavenly Father, greeting family and friends as their time comes. Dancing with the Angels. Fondly, Denette (Mulholland) Colbo

January 18, 2013

I've known Bruce for many years and was saddened to learn of his passing, loss of so very difficult for those of us left behind. RIP Bruce.
Fondly,
Denette Colbo (Mulholland)

Jeanne O'Dell - Jones

January 17, 2013

Doug and I sent our condolences to the Shoop family. I have many fond memories of Bruce throughout our school years at Arlington, Gray and Mt Tahoma. You are too young to be gone, but I pray you are resting in peace now with your Lord and Savior.

Dave Rosellini

January 14, 2013

We had some fun times many years ago. Always a pal from grade school on. My sincere condolences.

LOUISE ALEXANDER-WAY

January 13, 2013

I went to GRAY JR HIGH AND MT TAHOMA with
BRUCE .He was alays agrate classmate a fun to be with.i always like hearig him
talk about his kids at our HIGH SCHOOL reuions.I know he is really going to be missed at next class get to gether.LOUISE Alexander-WAY,MARYSVILLE,WA

Mary Blair-Brien

January 12, 2013

Save a seat for me Old Friend

Judy Hawkins

January 11, 2013

Imagine my surprise when I found out you were one of 12 kids! We were so young to have one of our own - our son & firstborn, Paul. That was so long ago. God Bless you. Rest in peace. No more pain.

Bella

January 8, 2013

you made the best sugar cookies!

Robert Jackson

January 8, 2013

Enjoyed fishing with you and Dan back in the late 1980's early 1990's - rest in peace Bruce

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