Bruce Joseph Julian
October 17, 1932 - December 21, 2008
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Bruce Joseph Julian
October 17, 1932 - December 21, 2008
Obituary
Bruce ‘Joe’ Julian passed away peacefully on December 21. A long time resident of Orange County, Bruce was born on October 17, 1932 in Newark, New Jersey. He received his doctorate in education from the University of Southern California. Bruce worked for many years as an educator in Orange Unified School District, and from 1970 to 2008, he was a labor relations consultant representing school districts in California.
Bruce was the loving husband of Janet, father of Kim Murphy of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Joe Julian of Bend, Oregon, grandfather of Joe Murphy and Grace Murphy of Grand Rapids.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, December 29 at 10:00 am at Saint Timothy Catholic Church, 29102 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Bruce J. Julian to the Arthur C. Bartner Endowment Scholarship at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-4017. O’Connor Mortuary, Directors. 949 581-4300. www.oconnormortuary.com.
9 responses to Bruce Joseph Julian
Rick Snyder says:
December 27, 2008
What a wonderful experience to work with Bruce these past two decades. To watch him negotiate, write and interpret contract language and hear him tell wonderful stories in the backroom about his travels, horses, wine and his many memorable experiences. I will think of him often. My deepest sympathy to Janet and his family for their loss.
Rick Snyder
Jack Abad says:
December 28, 2008
Of all the people I worked with in my many years in the San Francisco schools, I admired and envied Bruce the most.
He had all the qualities that I aspired to: brains, toughness, professionalism, ability to communicate verbally and in writing, charm, and generosity.
Having had his friendship is one of the greatest joys in my life.
Rich & Harriet Hermann says:
December 28, 2008
Bruce is one of the finest men we have ever known…his heart, his mind, his friendship, and his sense of humor are irreplaceable. If you ever wanted to bet on a sure thing…you bet on Bruce. He was a winner in every area of life…if you were lucky enough to have your life touched by Bruce, then you were lucky enough. Bruce, you will never be forgotten. We love you and we miss you!
Rich & Harriet Hermann says:
December 28, 2008
Bruce is one of the finest men we have ever known…his heart, his mind, his friendship, and his sense of humor are irreplaceable. If you ever wanted to bet on a sure thing…you bet on Bruce. He was a winner in every area of life…if you were lucky enough to have your life touched by Bruce, then you were lucky enough. Bruce, you will never be forgotten. We love you and we miss you!