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Bruce Peters Obituary

Dr. Bruce H. Peters of Colorado Springs passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Penrose Hospital. Services are pending.

Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Bruce grew up on his family farm, graduated from University of Iowa Medical School, served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon, was a professor at the University of Iowa and University of Texas medical schools, practiced neurology for 30 years in Colorado Springs, was awarded multiple patents, and filled hearts with joy, love, and fun for 79 wonderful years. The love of his life, Nancy (Harban) Peters; his children, Thom and Elaine, Beth and Rich Conant, and Ben and Sarah; along with five wonderful grandchildren, Ellie, Emma, Gus, Katie, and Rachel, mourn him deeply and are so very thankful for our life with him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Half the Sky Giving Circle would be appreciated. To contribute, please write checks to Pikes Peak Community Foundation and specify Half the Sky - Bruce Peters on the memo line. Mail checks to Pikes Peak Community Foundation, 730 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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

Published by The Gazette from Aug. 31 to Sep. 4, 2016.

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Marge Larivee

September 9, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with you Nancy. I enjoyed your company when I cleaned your house. May God comfort you and memories sustain you in this difficult time.

September 4, 2016

Dear Nancy and family,
No other family has so filled our lives and memories with joy and laughter, led, of course, by Bruce. Sharon and I are deeply saddened by his passing and share in your grief.
Sharon and Russell Barnett (Austin, TX)

Gavin and Kylie Christison

September 2, 2016

Dear Rich and Beth our thoughts and prayers are with you, sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.

Dixie Rhodes

September 1, 2016

Dear Nancy & family, I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I will always remember the enjoyable times spent with all of you while working at the clinic together. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Nancy Spalj

September 1, 2016

Dear Nancy& family, My thoughts & prayers are with you. Bruce was such a special person and I'm so glad to have known him. He did so much for so many people. Hugs, Nancy Spalj

Margaret Cook

August 31, 2016

Our condolences go to Bruce's Family, Friends and associates. Bruce and I were first cousins.
Margaret (Marrett) Cook

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