Bruce Wilfred BORDEAUX

Bruce Wilfred BORDEAUX In loving memory of Bruce Wilfred Bordeaux, born April 8, 1931, passed away on September 20, 2005. Born in Seattle, Bruce lived in Bordeaux, Washington, a lumber town near Olympia. He later attended and graduated from Lakeside High School, Seattle in 1950. A graduate from the University of Washington and Phi Gamma Delta 'FIJI' Class of 1954, he was an avid Husky fan and supporter. Bruce was a Korean War veteran and married Barbara Ann Ohlson from Tacoma in 1958. They lived in Seattle until 1967 before moving to Yakima to raise their family. An Orchardist, he recently achieved his 21st anniversary as a member of AA, is a Gyro member and is a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Bruce was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife Barbara and children Joe & (Leslie) Bordeaux and Bob & (Shelli) Bordeaux from Tacoma, Kathy & (Jim) Bricel from Yakima and son-in-law Eddie Previs (Christine deceased) from Oregon City, Oregon. He joins his daughter Chris, and brother Joseph in the arms of the Lord. Affectionately known as Grandman, he leaves behind 10 grandchildren who will miss him dearly. Services will be held at St. Joseph Church, 212 N. 4th Street in Yakima, on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. A Reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children's Hospital Foundation PO Box 50020 MS 200, Seattle, Wa 98145 in memory of Bruce. Arrangements by Bonny Watson Funeral Home in Seattle, 206-322-0013. Published in print on 9/23/2005.