In loving memory of Gary Lynn Bruce October 27, 1951 – February 7, 2020
Gary Lynn Bruce passed away at the age of 68 on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Encinitas, CA.
Gary was born on October 27, 1951 to Earl & Helen Bruce of Texas. He was born & raised in Houston and spent his childhood summers at the beach in Galveston, TX and California where he developed a love for the ocean and found peace with God.
After high school graduation in Texas he made the decision to drive west to the state of California, where he settled in Cardiff by the Sea, CA. He attended bible college, was a carpenter by trade, and the maintenance supervisor at the Rancho Santa Fe School for many years until he retired. He was also the proud father of his two boys, Dan & Chad.
He loved surfing, coaching, fishing, dogs, carpentry, dirt biking in the desert, was an avid golfer, would drop anything for someone in need and was proud to be from the state of Texas.
But above all his interests, it was spending quality time with his boys and grandchildren that brought him the most joy.
He is now in the presence of the Lord alongside his two best friends, his father Earl and his son Dan.
He is survived by his wife Tammy Bruce; his son Chad Bruce & daughter-in-law Opal Bruce; and his grandchildren Grayson and Teagan Bruce. His sister Phyllis Bruce of Houston, TX and brother Phil Bruce of Encinitas.
On Friday, March 20, 2020 a celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 PM at the Beach Chapel in Encinitas, CA.
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So sorry to hear about Gary. We were classmates and surf friends in junior and senior high in Houston.
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