Bruce Norman Smith
March 26, 1943 - September 21, 2016
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In loving memory of Bruce Smith, who passed away suddenly, in Abbotsford Sept. 21, 2016 at the age of 73. He was born in Calgary, AB on Mar. 26, 1943 to his loving parents Arthur and Pauline Smith. He relocated to Surrey, B.C. in 1972 and eventually moved to Abbotsford, where he resided for 26 years. He recently moved to Chilliwack 7 months ago, which became his final place of residence.
Bruce will be forever remembered and deeply treasured by his 4 siblings; Richard (Joy), Rose (Al), Gerald and Ron, 3 daughters; Michelle (Randy), Laura (William), and Sandra (Adrian), 4 step-children; Paula (Kerry), Ken (Shari), Tanya (Dave) and Sonya, and 16 loving grandchildren.
Bruce was sadly predeceased by his loving spouse, Gloria Blanchard, mother and father, brother, 2 sisters, nephew and grandson.
He is also survived by many other family members and friends who were very close to his heart.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday November 5, 2016 at Mount Lehman Community Hall, 6418 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC starting at 1 pm.
You always had a smile to share, time to give and time to care.
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Dave Gerbrandt
Relation: Friend
News of Bruce’s passing came as a real shock. We met through Home Depot and became instant friends. Bruce offered to share his community garden plots once he knew I have a passion for gardening.
I will add a special memorial to Gloria’s at the gardens. What a sweet lady she was, Bruce spoke of her all the time and I feel honored to have met the two of them.
If there is anything I can help with for the memorial, please let me
know.
RIP Bruce, give Glo a kiss on the forehead for me.
Love
Dave
From: Carol Leswick
Relation: Friend for 55 years
Was so shocked to hear of Bruce’s passing. Had talked to him a couple of weeks before. He and my husband, Dennis, worked together in the printing industry in Calgary about 55 years ago and remained friends. He and Gloria met us in Vegas and had a wonderful time. I lost Dennis a month before Bruce lost Gloria and we would talk frequently and helped each other over some rough times. To all his family know how much he meant to me and treasure all your special memories
Carol Leswick
From: Harry Cole
Relation: Associate worker at The Home Depot
I was deeply saddened by the passing of Bruce Smith. I met Bruce and became friends through our time at Home Depot. Bruce was a kind and gentle man who will be missed by those who knew him. RIP Bruce. Sleep well, my friend.
From: Laura smith/ primrosr
Relation: Daughter
I love you dad so much. Having hard time that you are gone. You were so kind to me and caring. You hold a special place in my heart. God loves you dad. So do i. I have a lot of wonderful memories I will always cherish like when we moved to Abbotsford and Wayne and Moreen found the house for you and I put Bob Segar on and was dancing and Sandra my sister came home she threw everything down and started to dance then u came home and you started to dance and we were laughing so hard I will never forget you my nice dad love Laura xxxoooo
From: Laura
Relation: Dad
Think about you everyday.Miss you dad. I really miss you so much. Love you. Its hard to say goodbye miss you to much love laura your daughter
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
November 5, 2016
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Mount Lehman Community Hall
6418 Mt. Lehman Road
Abbotsford, BC Canada
6418 Mt. Lehman Road
Abbotsford, BC Canada
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