Richard "Dick" Bruce
July 14, 1913 - January 31, 2012
Obituary
Retired LCDR. Richard “Dick” BRUCE
Was born on July 14, 1913, in Seattle, Washington, and passed away on Tuesday evening, January 31, 2012, in Seattle. He is preceded in death by his first and second wives, Willamay and Jessie; his brother Edward Bruce, his sister Virginia Brooks, and daughter Joan Benson. Richard is survived by his daughters Sharon Hillman (Kent), Marian St. Cyr, and Joyce Almerigi (David). A Memorial will be held at Wesley Homes, The Garden Bldg., 815 S. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198, at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012.
I met Mr. Brice when I sold his waterfront home to friends several years ago. He was a good & honest gentleman. At the completion of the sale he wrote me the nicest letter I ever received during my Real Estate career. I was impressed with his vigor. When asked what a bar outside his door was for he replied “I use that to do chin-ups.” This was when he was eighty plus years old. How marvelous !
Dear Sharon and Marian – though it has been a long time since I have seen either of you, I still remember your dad and the energy he had. During this difficult time may the warmth of your family and friends surround and comfort you.
With deepest sympathy,
Roberta MacKinnon