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Bruce Papanier Obituary
Bruce lived life to the fullest in every sense of the word.
Bruce is survived by his mother, Anne; sister, Celeste; brothers, Joe and John; Lucy, the mother of his beloved daughters, Mandy, Amy , Danielle and Jamie; his amazing son in laws, Phillip, Paul and Casey; 6 adorable grandkids, Cassidie, Landen, Mason, Shyanne, Sienna and Liam; friends considered family, such as Pete, Brother, Ben, Joseph and Duffy; and countless others.
A service is to be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 4pm at 2422 Bush Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Papanier
John M.Papanier
August 30, 2025
I love you big bro.
Dee Christianson
December 30, 2016
Mandy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.
William Gates
December 30, 2016
Deepest condolences to the family. I only know Mandy, and she is a wonderful person. Rest in beautiful peace sir, you have left behind a beautiful family and legacy...well done.
Liz Austin
December 30, 2016
Ride in paradise "dad" Bruce!
Dar Weidenbach
December 30, 2016
Love you Bruce, until we meet again.
Dolores Connelly
December 30, 2016
Sincere sympathy to all Bruce's family..
Annette Barnett
December 30, 2016
"Love and death are the wings that carry a good man to heaven " rip my friend, my sincere condolences to all of your wonderful family. ♡
December 30, 2016
Rest in Peace Bruce. May God give your family comfort during this difficult time.
~Cindy Maes~ Colorado Springs
Tieannie
December 30, 2016
RIP Bruce my heart goes out to Amy, Mandy, Jamie and Danny.
Jaimie Fredette
December 30, 2016
I love you dad!! Miss you so much!!
Laurie Windwalker
December 30, 2016
Ride the light
Dan Downs
December 29, 2016
You will always be in my heart, brother.
Ian Binkley
December 29, 2016
You will be missed my old friend!
Thanks for all you helped me with....
Kelly McKenna
December 29, 2016
Rest In Peace my dear friend.
Kelly McKenna
Pete Blair
December 29, 2016
Love you,my brother. We will ride together again...
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