Bruce Alan Martin
July 01, 1948 - September 08, 2011
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Bruce Alan Martin
July 01, 1948 - September 08, 2011
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Bruce Alan Martin
Born in Hartford, CT on July 1, 1948
Died September 8, 2011 and resided in Trabuco Canyon, CA
Bruce Alan Martin, 63, passed away on September 8, 2011 in Laguna Hills, CA. Bruce was born in Hartford, CT on July 1, 1948 to Elsa and James Martin. He attended grammar through high school in Coventry, CT. Following high school, he completed a communications school in Washington DC and worked as a Disc Jockey in Willimantic, CT. He enlisted in the US Navy, serving five years during the Vietnam War. Bruce furthered his education at Manchester Community College, CT and University of Redlands, CA earning a BS in Business Administration.
Bruce met his wife Nancy in Manchester, CT in 1976, moved to Orange County, CA where they married in 1978 and have lived while raising their two daughters. Bruce worked in the Aerospace Industry in Quality Management for 30 years.
Bruce loved country music, cooking, golfing and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid sports fan and loved the NY Yankees. He had a great sense of humor and kept those who surrounded him laughing continuously. Bruce was a loving husband, father, and best friend who was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can describe.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Kerri and Kelsey; sisters, Linda Simmons and June Zak and dogs, Luna and Daisy. He was predeceased by his parents.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10 am at O’Connor Mortuary 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be hosted at the home of George and Debby Chabot in Yorba Linda following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an educational fund established for Bruce’s daughters at:
Kelsey Martin #3508815 S16
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
2324 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
50 responses to Bruce Alan Martin
Natalie Whipple says:
September 14, 2011
Perri Baker says:
September 14, 2011
Bruce is one the reasons I joined Palomar. He has always been a tremendous help to me. I enjoyed his personality and since of humor. I loved talking to him about cooking. He was always right on with the tips he gave me. I cooked a mean Tri-tip thanks to him. He will truly be missed. May Bruce Rest In Peace.
Scott Howe says:
September 14, 2011
Nancy, Kerri & Kelsey
I’m deeply saddened when I heard of Bruce’s passing; Bruce will be extremely missed here at Palomar and everyone who had the opportunity to know him. I enjoyed his personality, his work ethics and his since of humor dry at times. But most of all his country western sayings and to quote Toby Keith “I aint as good as I once was, but I’m as good as I ever was”
God Bless
Scott Howe
Will Tyson says:
September 14, 2011
My heart goes out to Kelsey and loved ones. Although my direct contact with Bruce was limited, his words were always powerful. God’s plan isn’t always evident to me, but I trust Him. Life is precious, and He always reminds me of this. Bruce will be missed, but not forgotten; Rest well, my friend!
Will
Greg & Patti Evanoff says:
September 15, 2011
Patti and I were shocked and deeply saddened upon hearing the news. Bruce and Nancy have been dear friends since our paths first crossed thrity-some years ago; when the four of us were new to California. We’ve shared many wonderful times together, and Patti and I will cherish the memories forever. Bruce was a great guy. He was wise, kind, generous and quick with a smile and a laugh. He was a loving husband and father. And yes, he was a darn good cook. We’ll miss him very much.