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Bruce Temkin Obituary
BRUCE M TEMKIN
June 5, 1940 - April 11, 2019
Bruce M. Temkin, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away at a local hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 5, 1940 to Manny and Jean (Perlow) Temkin. Bruce graduated from Carnegie-Mellon Institute of Technology with an Engineering and Science degree. He earned a Masters of Science degree from Newark College of Engineering. He was a member of the Royal Institute of Great Britain. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Bruce was an active volunteer at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry where he was a Fellow. He also volunteered at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. Bruce was the author of many published historic and scientific articles.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, JoAnn; children Matthew Temkin, and Amy (Richard) Vogel; grandchildren Nathaniel Temkin, Benjamin (Kori) Temkin, Pierce Vogel, and Amethyst Sanchez; great-grandson Wesley Temkin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Lorie Ann Sanchez.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Pikes Peak Hospice, 2222 North Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO in Bruce's name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Amy Temkin Vogel
April 7, 2023
Dad, you have always been a pillar of strength and it took many years for us to truly know each other. We are so happy that we got the opportunity to visit and share many family experiences together with Joann, Rick and especially your grandson Pierce. We will always remember you in our hearts and memories with fondness and joy.
Greg Bielanski
April 27, 2019
Bruce will carry special memories with Vicki and I. His conversations and presence at our annual Christmas open-house will be fondly remembered as he and JoAnne were reliably (and enjoyably) first to arrive and last to leave, all the while sharing his wit and wisdom with our guest. Rest in Peace.
Pat and Mike Vidler
April 24, 2019
We've known Bruce since Huntsville days. He was funny and sometimes outrageous, and we loved him. We'd hoped to see him again. We're so sorry he's gone. Condolences to all who loved him.
Susan Speicher
April 23, 2019
Home is the sailor, home from sea
And the hunter home from the hill.
May he rest in peace, and may you have comfort from all who loved him.
Susan and Terry Speicher
VIP Tour from Bruce at Western Museum of Mining & Industry
Edward Sanchez
April 21, 2019
My most heartfelt condolences for this terrible loss, JoAnn. I wish you and Bruce's entire family peace & healing. Much love, E
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