Jean Rebecca Bruce

Birth date: Dec 17, 1927 Death date: Nov 10, 2016

Jean Bruce Remembrance Born Jean Rebecca Gilbert in Flint Michigan on December 17, 1927, She was the second of three children born to Hazel Stevenson Gilbert and Alton Dwain Gilbert. Jean had an older sister, Claire, and a younger Read Obituary

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Emery Cummins

453w ago

Dear Jim, Carl, and Donnieâ??I regret having to miss your mom's Memorial Service in San Diego. My memories of her and your dad (and all of you) will always resonate warmly in my heart. Back in 1968 when we adopted our son Chad, Jean came over to show us how to hold, bathe, and prepare formula for our 5-day old boy. We were beneficiaries of her experience as a public health nurse all those years. We've been out of touch for many years now, at least a decade, and I've often wondered about Jean and her sons. Your folks were among my dearest friends, and I recall fondly the many meetings and events hosted on Pontiac Street. Your dad had the office next to mine at SDSU, and we were great friends. I send all my good wishes to you guys and know that you will always carry wonderful memories of two magnificent peopleâ??Paul and Jean Bruce.Blessings and Cheer,Em Cummins

Barbara Sorensen

454w ago

Dear Jim and all the Bruce family:Thank you for sending me the announcement of the Celebration of Life for Jean. My husband, George, and I knew Paul when we were all students at Antioch College. When George and I moved to San Diego in 1956, where both Paul and George taught at SDSU, we renewed our friendship and met Jean. They invited us to attend the Unitarian Church and we shared many other happy times together over the years including local get-togethers of Antioch alumni, gatherings in each other's homes, dinners at restaurants, plays and other events at SDSU, Harbor cruise, and Faculty Wives events.After both Paul and George passed away, Jean and I met for lunch and took walks together. It was always a delight to be with her. I was sorry when she decided to move away and I have missed her.My heart goes out to all of the familyy at this sad time but I know she lives on in the memories of all who knew and loved her.Barbara Sorensen

Joan P Cudhea

454w ago

Jim and Carl, I am sorry that I will not be able to attend your mother's memorial service, as I have a conflict that afternoon.Your dad Paul was a founder of the men's group that my life partner Tomas is still in (at age 90): Wise Men in Training – WIT. You may recall meeting me after he died, as I had asked if I could be of any help to your mother about finances, and he said yes. So sad that they could not enjoy the Africa trip that they had planning. So I visited with her a number of times, even after the stroke, until she moved north to be near you. It was a delight to read the obituary…I had not known about her nursing and the square dancing, for instance – only the connections with First UU San Diego. My loving thoughts will be with you – especially on January 21, and Tomas and I will send a gift to the church in her memory. Best from Joan Cudhea, former Certified Financial Planner

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