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Beverlee Joanne Bruce Obituary

Beverlee Joanne Bruce, age 82 of Calhan, Colorado lost her battle with Alzheimer 's disease surrounded by the love of her family on July 2, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Ina Whittlesey, her Husband William "Bill" Bruce, Daughter-in-law Melody Bruce, and a Sister, Bonnie Walton.

She is survived by her Son Gary Bruce, her Daughter Valerie Bruce; Grandchildren Kari (David) Held, Joshua Sinnott and Shelly Walt; Great-grandchildren Nevan Adams and Greta Held, Logan and Landon Walt; Sisters Betty (Lyle) Townley, Mary (Robert) Wilcox and many nieces and nephews.

Beverlee was born June 27, 1934. She graduated from Calhan High School and retired from Walter Drakes in Colorado Springs. Beverlee enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and animals. She loved spending time with her family.

Private graveside services were held with her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, www.pikespeakhospice.org or mailed to 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

We are comforted in knowing that Beverlee knows who Beverlee is again.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jul. 10, 2016.

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