Thelma Bruce 1922 — 2015

Thelma Bruce

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear mother, Thelma, who passed away February 12, 2015  surrounded by her loving family.   She was predeceased by her husband Stuart, sons Don and Barry Bruce, brother Gordon and sister Doris.  She leaves to mourn her son Earl (Shirley), daughter Valerie (Danny), daughter Colleen (Vic) and grandchildren Ryan and Laura along with several life-long friends and extended family.”

Thelma was born in Brooks, Alberta on “Canada Day” in 1922. She met “Stewy” in grade 5 in Brooks, and married dad in April 1945, after his return from service in the Air Force. Thelma went into Nurses Training at Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary and graduated in 1944. She and dad settled in Jasper where they started their family. Her working career included bedside nursing, private duty, as well as the school nurse in Jasper. The family moved to Kamloops in 1966 where she then worked at RIH for a number of years. She then moved into community nursing as a home care nurse and retired in 1987.She raised five children during her working career. She enjoyed traveling, curling, golfing, bridge and oil painting. Her family was her central part of her life and she loved to cook and entertain. Mom was a very compassionate and caring mother, grandmother, nurse and friend to all and this quality was evident throughout her life.

We as a family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful, caring staff at Ridgeview Lodge –  Baltic 2,  for their kindness, caring and friendship they showed towards Mom. A Memorial Service for Mom will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 20th in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr. with Pastor Rod Killough officiating.Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia , 300 – 828 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2. Flowers gratefully declined.

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6 Tributes

  1. Helen Ternes
    Posted February 17, 2015 at 10:18 am | Permalink

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be greatly missed.

  2. Elsie & Joe Mychaluk
    Posted February 18, 2015 at 11:58 am | Permalink

    We are so sorry to hear of Thelma’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. May she Rest in Peace!

  3. Ann Stoughton
    Posted February 18, 2015 at 12:46 pm | Permalink

    I would like to pass on my condolence to the family,for the loss of a very dear person. As a fellow nurse, Thelma was one of the kindest, caring, people I know. I worked with your Mom at Home Nursing Care for a number of years, as well, our paths crossed during my working at the former Thrupp Manor. I will always remember what a beautiful woman she was, and took such great care of her appearance, which made her look so young. I am sorry due to my work commitments that I will not be able to attend the service for your mother and grandmother, but my thoughts will be with you

  4. Gerry Wayne
    Posted February 18, 2015 at 2:09 pm | Permalink

    My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. I have many fond memories with sharing lots of laughs. Thelma carried her kindness touching many people throughout the years. She really was such a beautiful lady. May your fond memories support you in this time of your loss .

  5. Colleen
    Posted February 18, 2015 at 8:44 pm | Permalink

    Thank you so much Gerry for your kind words. She was a very gracious, loving woman that made an impression on everyone she met. She will be dearly missed and leaves a big hole in our family.

  6. Rhonda Golanowski
    Posted February 21, 2015 at 7:47 am | Permalink

    Dear Colleen and family. So sorry to hear of your moms passing ,I can remember her like it was only yesterday; hair always perfect ,and always a beautiful smile on on on her face Please know although I was not able to attend , mom told me the service was very touching and I wish u and your family much comfort as I know Colleen and Val best , I know she must have passed with a heart full of love for all of her family . Thinking of u Colleen on this sunny day in Vancouver .
    Xoxo Rhonda Golanowski

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