Hello dear friends. This morning at about 6:20, Bruce passed on to truly a better life with Christ. He was VERY peaceful when he left us. Some family was with him. Mary Beth has tremendous peace. The whole family (including Charlie the dog!) had a very precious and special time with Bruce last night.
There are so many God-things to share; His timing is absolutely perfect. Lives have been deeply touched, including the nurses who worked with Bruce. Praises and thanksgiving are lifted up to the One, true God of Love.
The 'A' team has need for family time; they send their love to all. Thank you for caring deeply.
Melinda
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We are praying for continued peace over your family and friends!
Bethany Haile
Love, prayer, and support out to you-Jen Humphreys
To The A Team and their Family.....Peace be with you
and God rest Bruce's soul.......Love Carol and Bob
Many prayers for your comfort and peace.
Angie Greenwood
We are praying for you all.
Much love,
The Youngs
We are so sorry and are praying for you all.
Love,
Jenny Smith and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Millie, Leo, Ryan, and Karin Frederickson
May God's peace and strength be with you all at this time. continued love support and prayers. The Mirantes
We're here for you when you need us. Love and prayers to all of you.
Love,
The Killips
We're here for you when you need us. Love and prayers to all of you.
Love,
The Killips
Thank you Jesus, Giver of rest to the weary, for Bruce your servant, our friend. Thank you God, for your endless mercy and loving-kindess. Thank you Alexander family, for your faithful testimony. Thank you friends, for being Jesus' hands and feet.
We love you all so very much. Our Sunday school classes, our friends here, and our entire church body was in prayer for you yesterday. We will continue.
All our love--
The Vaterlaus Family
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Peace,love and hugs to all of you.
Love Kristine and Barbara Larson
Thank you, God, for blessing us with Bruce. Welcome him, dear Lord, into your loving arms. Please continue to comfort and strengthen his family, Lord, with courage, grace and love to continue their journey until one day when the A Team is reunited with you in Heaven.
Amen
May our Lord Almighty take dear Bruce into His loving embrace. May His neverending love and wisdom be with your family,
Always in our prayers,
Kelly Cihak and family
Thinking of your family and praying for continued strength.
Your Arbonne family is praying for you, too.
Paula Wutte
Your Arbonne Family is praying for you, too.
Paula Wutte
Alexander Family,
Your family has touched so many of us! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, your Albany Athletic Club family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
The Larson's
Love and Prayers.
Kay, Ed Bomber and Family
We stand in awe of the "A" family for such great strengths. You are still united and one in heart, prayer, and belief. Bruce continues to be a great leader on this journey into beyond with his pride, dignity and courage. We are blessed to have been included in his life here even if such a brief time.
Still here if there's anything you need.
The Wrights
Grieving...so sad.
Yet, rejoicing! No more pain, home with Jesus, peace, eternal life!
So much to praise God for! He alone gets all the glory for a well-lived life, and how He has brought you all through this trial and struggle with such a terrible disease.
The Lord will continue to carry you, Mary Beth and kids, with all grace, comfort, and peace - that He alone can provide. You've been experiencing it - you can continue to trust!
What beautiful memories you made together in the last year or so. I have enjoyed going through all the pictures on the blog again, when I could really see them through tear-filled eyes! Again, sad, yet joyful for Bruce - no more pain or suffering - in the arms of his Lord and Savior. How blessed Bruce is right now!
We are also praying for you Mary Beth, Spencer, Mikaela, Isaac, and Pearce. We love you.
Lance, Lisa, Conner, and Caleb Pulliam
Love and prayers to you all.
Karen and the Goss Family
Much love and Prayers continue for you and your family.
Tania Henry
May God's love embrace your family now in this time
The Hawkins
MaryBeth,Spencer,Mikaela,Issac and Pearce, we love you so very much. Our arms are open wide to you, our prayers are for your rest and peace and the knowledge that your dear husband and father is, after valiantly running the race before him... victorious.
Bruce ran the good race and won the greatest price eternal life with Jesus. And yet those left behind will miss him and grieve him as Mary grieved her son. Please know this is not an empty statement: We are here for you always. We treasured Bruce's
friendship and sharing our relationship with Christ and shared pain. We pray for peaceful rest tonight. We will be home from calif.
Tues. pm if you need anything please call.
Much Love, hugs and prayers
Ron and Mary
PS I'm glad Charlie has brought the A team so much joy.
Mary Beth, Spencer, Mikaela, Isaac, & Pearce, You know more than I ... but a wonderful man left us today to be with Jesus. So many times I wish we knew the "why's" when people we love are taken from us early. The pain of loss is cutting,deep and very real. Time and God will heal. I am honored to have had Bruce in my life. I especially thank you for the time we were able to spend with you all at Bob and Kelly's last month. You all were so generous to share that time with us. Bruce I miss you. Thank you for teaching us about life, and about death. Thank you for running the race of endurance and honoring Jesus every step of the way.
Mary Beth,
you are honestly one of the strongest and most amazing woman i have ever met! My thoughts are with you and your family during this hard time. I love you.
-part of your good sam family
erin kowanda.
Weeping with sadness at our loss yet elated with joy at the thought of the celebration in heaven as Bruce enters its gates. We feel so fortunate to have known such a great and Godly man even if for such a short while. Thank you for sharing him with us. Let us know if we can be of any service to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holding you each in prayer for strength and peace. Lovingly Sharon and Family
We love you and pray God's continued blessing on you,
Steve and Misty Arterburn
When I think of Bruce and his gentle, gracious, joyful spirit, good sense of humor, it makes me smile. OK, right now, I am smiling through tears, but a huge smile, as I know where he is and in mighty fine company. The energy that came from MB and Bruce together was so amazing and still is. The Spirit just does not go away. It will forever keep touching our lives. It was time for Bruce to Fly, the only Superman in Heaven. MB, you and the kids walked with Bruce, along a path, through many experiences, painful and joyful, up to the beautiful garden gate. I imagine him, beautiful, strong man, cape fluttering behind him, ready for take-off. And we watch in joy and sadness, as he gave a wave, "UP, UP, and Away" and in a peaceful moment, flew to the next life. I was so honored to know him, and experience his life. What a lucky family to have lived with him everyday. My love to you today and everyday hereafter, as your journey continues. love, suzanne
"Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In Thy presence is fulness of joy; In Thy right hand there are pleasures forever." Psalm 16:11 (NASB)
Leaning on Jesus with you,
Karen for the Joiner's
It is a wonderful thing to have a man of God be an influence on so many young mn. I am thankful for Coach Bruce to have been a mentor to our entire football team these past few years. Our hearts and prayers are with your family. God bless you all in your time of healing.
The Loza Family
Our prayer for the Alexander family is for continued faith and trust that the Lord has used this struggle to effect many people whom have come to Christ. We continue to pray for your heavy hearts knowing Bruce brought life changes to all he shared his time with.
Faith, hope, and love,
The Del Toro family
MaryBeth and Family: It pains our hearts but know Bruce is truly rejoicing. A finer man I have yet to know.
Mark Morrison and family
love an support to you and your blessed family.We were so lucky to have known such a wonderful man and you are such a incredible woman. You both are such a example of our faith ful servant!!! Peace and love.
Curry family
Our lives are forever changed by the way in which Bruce lived his. We appreciate Bruce's kind and gentle spirit. We enjoyed the small snapshots of his life that we were honored to share in and enjoyed the interesting talks. What a blessed family to have a great man in your lives.
(Bruce, thank you for the snoopy note that you left for me a few months ago on my door, it is forever cherished)
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lisa, Jeff, Aaron and Lara Boyd
Mary Beth,
I am continually praying for you...I'm here for you..whatever you need!!
love
Nancy
Dear Mary Beth and Family:
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Sharon, Roger, Brandon, and Connor Horne
Blessings to this whole beautiful family.........continued prayers are with all.
Love,
Marlene J. Rydingsword
Love to you all. We are here for you. Love the Doyle's
Much love and to you all during this time. We'll continue to pray for you. The Clarkes
Peace to you and your family.
We wish the best for all of you.
Karen(W) & Kids
If there is anything we could help you with, it would be an honor and a privilege
Sending you each Phenomenal Peace and Comfort...each moment, every day.
Chuck & Penny
Mary Beth and family- we love you guys and are just moments away for whatever you need.
the Seumalo Gang
this is stephen kyker just praying for the "A family".I'm praying for peace and comfort over your family.
with much love and support,
stephen
p.s. (this one is for Isaac)we all the big cheese.
ste phen again add in love between all and the in my last comment
stephen not ste phen. :)
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