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Mary Bruce Obituary
MARY "JOAN" BRUCE
April 10, 1937 December 19, 2020
Mary "Joan" Bruce, age 83, passed away on December 19, 2020, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Joan lived the last several years at Broadmoor Court where she enjoyed reading, bingo, puzzles, and socializing. The love, compassion, and dignity that the staff from Broadmoor Court and Suncrest Hospice provided to Joan and her family was wonderful.
Joan was born in Leadville, Colorado on April 10, 1937 to Louis and Lorena Hren, who predeceased her. Joan was also proceeded in death by her former husband James Bruce and older brother Louis Hren. She is survived by her sons Neil and Jim; grandchildren, Benjamin, Matthew, Samantha, and Hayden; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Connor, Evan, and Reid.
Joan loved spending time with her family, Elvis, firecrackers, fishing, poker and the Broncos. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she has touched.
A mass will be said in her name at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Leadville, Colorado. A private family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate her life.
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Mary Lou Duffey
January 15, 2021
Enjoyed many lunches with her over many years. Lived in The Arbors for 16 years. She was a dear friend. Blessings,
Rose Marie Champeau
January 4, 2021
Sorry to hear about Mary Joan. We were friends on east fifth street on. Her mother and my mother were best friends.
Rose Marie Dwyer Champeau
Denny Wise
January 1, 2021
Remembering Joan with loving thoughts.
Jane Wise
January 1, 2021
My beloved Joan will be remembered for a lifetime of sharing good times and difficult times---always with love.
Valeri Kidwell
January 1, 2021
I have such pleasant memories of Joan. Our family spent quite a bit of time with the Bruce family during our childhood and truly enjoyed that time. I had only seen Joan a few times in the last few years, but each time I saw her was special. She will be greatly missed.
Karen Ross
December 31, 2020
Neil and Jimmy,
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Joan as a fun loving, vibrant woman. She was such a big part of my childhood years as our families gathered for so many occasions. She will be missed.
Karen Ross (Wise)
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