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Bruce Marvin Beardsley

1932 - 2023

Bruce Marvin Beardsley obituary, 1932-2023, Rigby, ID

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1932

DIED

2023

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Bruce Beardsley Obituary

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Bruce Marvin Beardsley
August 4, 1932
March 9, 2023

Bruce Marvin Beardsley Sr, 90, of Rigby Idaho, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1932 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Marvin Oliver and Dorothy Thurman Beardsley. Bruce graduated from Brigham Young University. He joined the Navy and was part of the reserve (VF-784). Bruce married Mabel Joan Klein on September 5, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. During his life, Bruce lived in California, Utah, Maryland, Colorado and Idaho. Bruce worked on the Federal Reserve Board and retired in 1994. Bruce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also member of the Lions Club and Amdal users Group. Bruce loved hunting, fishing, riding ATV's, working on family history, jewelry making and telling tall tales to anyone who would listen. Bruce is preceded by his sweetheart Joan, and two granddaughters. He is survived by his children, Debbie (Bruce) Karren of Rigby, ID, Joy (Richard) Ward of Florissant, CO, Bruce (Connie) Marvin Jr of Flower Mound, TX, Gregg (Korleen) Beardsley of Rupert, ID and Doug (Jill) Beardsley of Marion, IA. Bruce has 23 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Bruce requested no service. He and his family and friends were able to celebrate his life and testimony at his 90th birthday party last September 2022. No flowers or donations are requested. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 19, 2023.

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Ernie Grimm

March 7, 2026

I miss you compassion, wisdom and sense of humor Uncle Bruce

Ernie Grimm

March 7, 2024

Uncle Bruce was always a man I looked up to. He gave me many words of wisdom and compassion over the years.

Lee Farnsworth

April 26, 2023

Grew up together in Baldwin Park Ward, same high school and Mt. San Antonio college where we introduced him to Joan. Interacted together for decades later, staying with them in D.C. even. Question: do you have any vinyl records of the MtSAC choir with Joan soloist (and me)? Guess I can stop sending Christmas greetings now. Lee and Gayle Farnsworth 3170 Bannock Dr. Provo, UT 84604

Ron Thurman

March 17, 2023

My life is better because of you. Thank you.

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Kris and Gabe Ayala

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Vicki and Tony Ellis

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March 14, 2023

My heart is with you, and I know his love and example live on in your hearts. So grateful he is with his Swede again! Julie Elliott

Teri Adams

March 14, 2023

Thanks for all the memories love and miss you

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Marva and Ernie Grimm

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Guylia R James

March 13, 2023

I will always have food memories of Bruce!! He was a great kidder!! He told the most amazing stories!! He will be missed!! Love to you all!!

JoEtta Juenke

March 13, 2023

Karen,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You rejoice that he is again with your mom but miss the presence of that generation. May you have joy in your memories. My thoughts are with you.

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Eckersell Funeral Home (Eckersell Memorial Chapel)

101 West Main St., Rigby, ID 83442

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