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
Kirk Finney says:
September 15, 2011
Bruce,
You will be greatly missed by all that you touched. I will miss our discussions that were sometimes serious and sometimes hilarious. Your jokes, the morning greetings, are missed already.
Your strength, humor, and love for life can be seen in your family. You can take pride in how well your daughters remembered you. They have your love, your laugh, your humor, and your love of life and family. You and Nancy should be very proud of the two fine girls you have raised in Kerri and Kelsey.
We will truly miss you. I hope to see you that one hour in the future. I can hear that “good morning” greeting as clear as the last time. You have left a lasting impression on many. Rest in peace my friend.
Kirk Finney
Marilyn Brownlee says:
September 15, 2011
Nancy, Kerri and Kelsey,
What an AMAZING, FEISTY,LOVING MAN! A man that was short in stature but tall in love, life and laughter.
I’ve known Bruce for 8 years, as a boss and co-worker. If we were not talking about work i.e. Boeing we’d talk about family. Often, because he knew I worked with youth in my church we would talk about Kerri and Kelsey. He’d talk about the “woes” of parenting a “teenager.” After he finished talking, I’d remind him that he too was a teen. He’d laugh and yes, “okay.” He wanted nothing but the best for his girls, whom he loved with all his heart.
Please know that I and my church are praying for you. Our pray is that the Peace of God will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. As you go through this valley of death may Psalms 23 bring you comfort. May you turn your hearts toward our Lord Jesus Christ during these times and forever more.
We Love you and God Bless You, Marilyn Brownlee and the Friendship Baptist Youth Ministry, Yorba Linda, Ca.
Mario Blanchard says:
September 15, 2011
From all of us at Esterline/CMC Electronics, We offer our sincere condolences to all of Bruce Family, Friends and Co-workers.
Pastor Rich says:
September 15, 2011
Dear Nancy, Kerri & Kelsey,
My heart goes out to all of you. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family for a short while. I wish I had known Bruce. I know he would have been a person I would have really liked. I’m here if you ever need me.
God bless,
Stephanie Ray Bergquist says:
September 15, 2011
Nancy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s apparent Bruce was dearly loved by you all, and that love will keep you going. He’ll always be with you and your beautiful daughters. You’ll find strength in each other to help you survive this terrible sadness.