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Bruce Ogden
05/19/1940 — 08/15/2011
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Yonkers, New York
Bruce Ogden
Former Washington resident Bruce Ogden, 71, died August 15, 2011 in the Tri-Cities, Washington.
Bruce was born May 19, 1940 in Yorkers New York, and lived in West Richland, Washington.
Bruce worked in the Nuclear Field for over 30 years of his career which started in Middle Grove, New York. As time progressed Bruce and his family were transferred to the Tri-Cities, Washington where Bruce worked at the Hanford Nuclear Site until Labor Day 1993 when he became disabled. Bruce was a Senior Planner and Scheduler.
Bruce spent more than 35 years in Washington. Bruce and his wife, Dorothy, built their home in West Richland, Washington and enjoyed many wonderful times there together. Bruce enjoyed stock car racing, riding motorcycles, flying his airplane, working on the small farm, boating, horseback riding and time spent with his family was precious where memories were made.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; his parents, Carroll and Virginia Ogden; son's Michael Ogden, Kerry Carla Ogden, Kelly Dominica Ogden; daughter Virginia Steve Wallace; Brother's Kent Debbie Ogden and Larry Ogden. Grandchildren: Jeremy Jennifer Carrigan, Leah Michael Scott, Stephen Lilly Wallace, Shannon Cantrell, Allan Cantrell, Sonya Ogden, Sonia Ogden, Alicia Ogden, Jarred Ogden, Matt Ogden, Danielle Ogden, Kyle Ogden, Brittney Ogden. Great Grandchildren: Jersey Carrigan, Lexie Scott, Cassidy Scott, Liberty Scott and Emma Scott. His is preceded in death by his brother, Keith Michael Ogden who died from Leukemia at the age of 9 years old.
At Bruce's request, no service will be held but the family will hold a memorial at his home on Saturday, September 3, from 3-5pm in honor of his memory. Einan's Funeral home website, http://www.einansfuneralhome.com/, will have a guest book.
Condolences may be sent to Bruce's home: 78002 Twin Bridges Rd, West Richland, WA 99353 or donations can be made in honor of Bruce Ogden to the Silver Air Patrol Search and Rescue, P. O. 511, Richland, Washington, 99352.
Dad,
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and until we meet again --you will always be in our thoughts & prayers. We will miss you but you live within us and give us the strength to go forward in life.
Love,
Dot, Mike, and Gin
We are so sorry to hear of uncle Bruce’s passing, He will forever live in our hearts & prayers, We will remember the good times we had on Lake Desolation Rd in Middle Grove, I remember the excitement when he got his motorcyle, he was always planning ahead, he loved living life to the fullest.
MY DAD
My Dad and Mom loved each other enough to bring me into this world, God choose them as my parents. My eye’s filled with tears as I heard my Sister say the news. The pain in my heart and the memories in my mind start to flow, and I ask why? Dad guided us along the paths that our lives took, taught us that there is nothing we can’t make it through. We have fallen off the path quite a few times, made a few bad directions but, Dad & Mom would still be there as Dad & Mom. The wisdom from my Dad will never be forgotten! I will never say goodbye to my Father because this is not the end of us. I wipe the tears from my face, I still remember your laughter. Makes the pain not so bad. If Love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. You have been taken away and put into God’s hands, it hurts so bad words can not explain. My Love for U forever as a Son will never change.
Dorothy and family, All I can say is that I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of Bruce bring you comfort during this time. I know that he will always be with you in your heart.
Glenn and I send our condolences to the Ogden family. Over the years Bruce was an interesting and fun person to be with. We will miss him!
Marion and Glenn
Our sincere condolence to all the families and especially our friend Dorothy Ogden, who stood by Bruce thru all his demise. May God bless you and may he give you the strength you will need to endure his passing. Ervin and Maria Billups
Bruce is in a far better place. Hope Dorthy is doing well.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
— Dr. Seuss
Grandpa Bruce,
What a privalige it has been to know you these past 7 years! You were such an amazing guy, not to mention funny too! We will miss you dearly. I know that you are still around everywhere we look, and in everything we do. Jersey misses her visits with you, but no one can take our memories.
Love you so much,
Jennifer <3
“Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” ~ Eskimo Legend
To Dot and Family,
May the love of family and friends bring you comfort during this sad time.
dear bruce life is a journey, born to live, born to die, sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, memories we made and
shared will last out lifetime, hopefully god and modern day science will give us peace to know how and why, giving us some peace of mind.
thank you for being in our lives as
our son. Rest in Peace love mom and dad
Dad,
It’s hard to believe that you are gone,
And to know that we will no longer
Share times of laughter and sorrow,
Or hear you talk in the middle of night, snoring, or grunts,
Or hear the stories of never judge a book by its cover but look within. Or make mom believe she was to count the headstones in the cemetery to see how many people where dead and your reply was there all dead —then you would giggle as we would too,
You leave us with so many memories which live deep within our hearts as we are a part of you,
We are thankful that God created you and you were our rock,
Your were very special to us,
It is so hard to believe you are truly gone and no longer on this earth, until we meet again in heaven when I look upon the stars I know you will be walking with us and within us in everyday life.
Love,
Gin
“I wish that I had been there to hold you when you passed from life to death, but I guess it was meant to be that way: you were never alone. I hope you were not scared. You’re in a better place now with the Lord, that we love, and you are whole. I miss you. I’ll never forget you. I love you yesterday, today, and forever. Love always, your granddaughter.”
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
I met Bruce in the flying game. That was before he bought his Cessna 172. I would have to look up in my logbook to see how many times we flew together. He was very much in to flying and had a unique way of describing various maneuvers. He never got to put a runway on his island as he wanted to. He was a good pilot.
One storynot on flying he told me I will never forget. Apparently in New York, they had a lot of snow and he had a snowplow mounted on his pickup. To gain more traction he welded both the front and rear differentials so they couldn’t slip. He said it was “a little hard on tires.”
Bruce and his stories will definitely be missed. Our condolences to all the family.
John Butcher and Sonya Moore
To my Husband Bruce:
When I read this poem I thought of you:
Missing You
© Kathy Murphy
I sit alone now in the darkness of despair.
I cry my silent tears,
My heart is broken into a million tiny pieces.
The silence is deafening to my ears.
The darkness frightens me,
The shadows climb the wall.
I hear footsteps walking,
Passing through the hall.
The loneliness surrounds me,
It takes my breath away,
This is the pattern of my life,
Since that awful, dreadful day.
Without a clue
Without a hint
Of what was yet to be,
God called you home
To be with him
And took you away from me.
I walk, I talk. I carry on
When the sun pokes out it’s head
But when darkness falls
And evening comes
I cannot go to bed.
For this is when I miss you most of all
When I curl into a little ball
And cry those silent tears.
Watching the shadows,
And missing you.
Dear Bruce & Family – You have been our neighbor for 23 years. We always knew we could count on you for help if we needed it. We are sad that you are gone, but glad you are beyond suffering. Love, Nancy and Steve Metcalf
I am sad for Dorothy and the family. Bruce’s passing was expected but still not easy. God be with you Dorothy and Ginny and family.
Love and condolences to you all.
Keith and Pat Christensen
Grampy,
It has been a very hard loosing you. I’ve been trying my hardest to stay strong for Mom and Grandmy although I am so very sad myself. I try to focus on the good memories when you would take me in your airplane, go down to the river, and make us giant plate size pancakes. I also try to focus on the fact you are finally at peace. I know you will be watching over us and I will see you again. We all love and miss you very much.
Love,
Jeremy
Dorothy and family,
Sorry about your loss, he will not be forgotten he will always be there in our hearts and our memories.
Love always,
Bruce & Frances
Dorothy and family,
Sorry about your loss, he will not be forgotten he will always be there in our hearts and our memories.
Love always,
Bruce @ Frances
My thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy, Ginny, Steve, and all the family. Bruce is happy and at peace. He will always be with you.
Grandpa Bruce….I’ll never forget you…. if there’s one thing I got from you it was to stay strong & don’t take shit from anyone…grandpy was like a rock…he was crazy but he had heart & it made me respect & love him & I’ll never forget that…I love u grandpy!….three fingers to the sun!!
I remember the first time I rode in the airplane with Bruce. I was a little scarred and at the same time thought it was really cool that my Grandpa could fly his own plane. Makes me happy to see one of my children follow his same passion for flying. I remember cutting his hair for him after his accident. Even then he smiled and would make small conversation with anyone around him. I am glad I had the opportunity to know him. He will be missed!
You now reside with God and the angels Bruce,and watch those you left behind until your all together again in Heaven. Dorothy, Gin, and Mike I bet you all have good memories of Bruce. Tom and I liked him very much. I missed him these last several years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Always a truly hard time on everyone who loved and cared about Bruce. He will always be remembered.
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