My brother
Bruce was my precious brother. He was 1 year 9 months younger than me. I treasured him every moment of his life.
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Bruce Howard Gelley 1949 - 2014
Bruce Howard Gelley of Linda Lane, in Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Asotin County, Washington United States was born on February 3, 1949 at Cleveland, Ohio in CLEVELAND to Frank Howard Gelley Jr. and Josephine (Hauser) Gelley. He had siblings Linda Marie (Gelley) Durst and Peggy Ann Gelley. Bruce Gelley died at age 65 years old on May 31, 2014 at linda ln, in clarkston, Washington us, and was buried on May 31, 2014 Clarkston, WA USA at his sister, Linda's home.
Bruce Howard Gelley
Linda Lane, in Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Asotin County, Washington 99403, United States
February 3, 1949
Cleveland, Ohio in CLEVELAND, Ohio, United States
May 31, 2014
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Bruce was the best brother ever. I loved him every minute of his life and he looked forward to going to heaven and seeing our Mother, and Duke, a German Shepard he loved. I miss him so often and he was such a bright spot in my life.
Bruce was born in Cleveland Ohio not Worcester, Massachusetts. I have a copy of his Birth certificate.
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02/31949February 3, 1949BirthdateCleveland, Ohio in CLEVELAND Ohio, United StatesBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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Bruce' Mother; Josephine Hauser was born and raised in Maryland. His father was born and raised in Mass. and Ohio. Bruce lived in California since 5 years of age.
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Bruce was born in Cleveland Ohio and when he was 5 years old his family moved to San Diego California. He lived in San Diego until after his mother passed away and then moved to Washington State to live with his sister, Linda
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Bruce was born with Cerebral Palsy and was mentally delayed. He attended Sunshine School in San Diego. Once he graduated from High School he moved into the Home of the Guiding Hands. After he moved out into Housing offered by Home of the Guiding hands he ended up sleeping on the streets; After over 20 years of my parents both spending loads of money for the Home of Guiding hands, when my Mother passed away they would not allow him back there. His oldest sister moved him to her home in Washington State and he lived with her until his death.
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No Bruce was not quiet enough to attend church but he did believe he was going to go to heaven when he died and he would be with his mother and niece. I had to reassure him many times his abusive father would not be in heaven when he got there.
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No he was mentally delayed and could not join the service. Our parents were both Marines during WWII
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Bruce was a gambler and loved the casinos. Didn't matter if it was penny's or quarters he played, he played to win. He also loved fishing and went with his sister in her boat often. Bruce loved going on long trips and staying in hotels. We made a trip from Washington to So. California every year.
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05/312014May 31, 2014Death dateUnknownlinda ln, in clarkston, asotin county, Washington 99403, usCause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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05/312014May 31, 2014Funeral dateClarkston, WA USA at his sister, Linda's homeBurial location
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4 Memories, Stories & Photos about Bruce
Linda Durst
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04/04/2021
Sister and Brother
We loved traveling together. Bruce was always to go for a ride whether it be 2,000 miles or 2 miles.
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Linda Durst
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09/17/2020
He was the best brother ever and I loved him his whole life.
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Linda Durst
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04/04/2021
Loving Brother and Sister.
Bruce with his older sister, Linda. She loved him every minute of his life.
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