Bruce Bergeron Obituary

BRUCE A. BERGERON
February 15, 1932 ~ February 9, 2011

Bruce Bergeron of Vancouver, WA, passed away Feb. 9, 2011. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI and moved to Vancouver at an early age.
Bruce served in the Korean War for eighteen months at which time he returned to Vancouver and started working at Boise Cascade Paper Mill on Nov. 2, 1954 remaining there until he retired in 1996.
He enjoyed trips to Victoria, Canada, all Oregon Beaches, watching sports and going to Reno, but most of all he loved his family.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, of 57 years; daughter, Nancy Ferris of Vancouver; sons, Bill Bergeron of Camas and Steve Bergeron of Warrenton, OR; grandchildren, Joe, Jennifer and Megan; and one great-grandson, Alexzander; a brother, Roy of Vancouver; and sisters, Rita Voermans of Wausau, WI; Marcella Kennedy of Portland, OR and Maxine Barber of McMinnville, OR.
There will be no service. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in the Garden of the Resurrection.
Please sign Bruce's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 13, 2011.
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March 10, 2011

My Brother Larry informed me of Mr. Bergeron's passing, and I was so sorry to hear about it.

I was his son Steve's best friend for 6 years from grade school, through Junior High, and into High School. Mr. & Mrs. Bergeron always made me feel at home amidst the countless hours that I spent at their home. I also ran track with his son Bill, and enjoyed his friendship as well.

Best regards to everyone in the family, and I want to thank you Steve for all of the great times.

You are all in my prayers.

David Coatney

March 10, 2011

The Bergeron family and our family lived just across the street from each other, each moving in when the neighborhood had just been developed. They were neighbors for over 40 years.
My mother was so fond of Bruce and Mary Lou and enjoyed visiting with them. Mom is gone now, but I still remember how much she appreciated Bruce and Mary Lou. They had a lot of memories and stories over the years.

Mary Lou, we send our condolences and prayers for you and all your family.

Lavern (Johnson) Pickett

February 24, 2011

I only met Bruce a couple of years ago, the first time I saw Bruce and MaryLou together I realized how much Love they shared between them. I will always hold that memory, Bruce always had a smile.. I will miss him.. Love Bills best half.LoL

Karen Rigley

February 19, 2011

(Uncle) Bruce will be deeply missed by family & friends. Bruce was a wonderful loving man that loved his family & friends.
Great sense of humor, always fun to be around.
You will always be remembered.
Love Always, Roylene (Bergeron) Hamilton

Roylene Hamilton

February 15, 2011

I was married to his son Bill , Bruce and Mary Lou were the best in-laws you could ever want, he will always hold a soft spot in my heart. HE loved his family so... and I will always remember the way he laughed..Take care POPS... LOVE ALWAYS, DONNA

DONNA BERGERON

February 15, 2011

I worked with Bruce at Boise Cascade as his partner in the Roll Wrap Dept. When I was first transferred to his dept. I was very hesitant about working with him. He soon proved me wrong. He was a very hard-working man with a great sense of humor. I learned alot with him as my operator. He always talked with such pride and love for his wife, Mary, and kids and grandkids. Mary, if I can ever do anything for you or help in any way, please feel free to call on me. Thanks for the memories Bruce!! Karen (Moore) Bean.

February 13, 2011

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