Bruce Michael St. Cyr's Obituary
Bruce Michael St. Cyr was born on September 10th, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana to James and Elise St. Cyr. His father had a lifelong career in the navy and the family moved often during his young life. Bruce graduated from senior high school in San Diego, California. It was during that year that he met his future wife to be – Glynda James. Soon after graduation Bruce joined the navy. He was stationed for two years on the nuclear submarine the USS Volador which his father served as the chief operator. During Bruce’s service in the navy he became engaged to Glynda. After his honorable discharge, in 1968 they were married. The first six months of their marriage he was employed with United Airlines where he held a position in the control tower. He later made the decision to resign to attend college full time. He had always primarily wanted to be professionally trained to work in a position where he felt he could better serve others. He fulfilled that mission by later obtaining a B.A. and a Masters degree in the fields of Sociology and Rehabilitation from San Francisco State University. He was employed with the State of California from 1974 until his retirement in 2006 in various capacities. Just prior to his retiring year he tirelessly worked as a mediator for the Workman’s Compensation Department for Contra Costa County. His professional affiliations were with the: American Association for Counseling & Development and the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association. Bruce had an insatiable appetite for reading. He had an extensive library of books on a variety of subjects. And he had an array of musical artists that he enjoyed listening too. The enjoyment of the great outdoors,road trips, biking and hiking were also high on his list of fun things to do. But his ultimate joy in all of life was his near “delirious” passion for golf. Rarely did an hour in a day go by without at least several rounds of golf. But most of all Bruce will always be remembered for his on going fight against injustice on All fronts. He cared so much for the down trodden and he dedicated his life to always do what he felt he could possibly do to make a positive change in some one’s life. He was a very kind, gentle and modest human being who never forgot his humble beginnings nor his African roots. He departs from this life leaving behind Glynda his forever loving wife and his precious, sweet adoring daughter,Tamahra who both will honor his life on this planet as long as they shall live;his beloved sister Marti and brother James. And a host of loving relatives, friends and co workers.
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