Jaye Bruce, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Jaye Floyd Bruce was born in Montrose, Colorado on November 20, 1930 to Floyd and Edna Bruce. He attended the Montrose County schools. He spent most of his working career for Montrose County Road and Bridge. After retirement, he enjoyed making crafts out of wood. Mostly from old apple boxes furnished by his brother-in-law. The craft ideas originiated from his sister-in-law, which kept him busy filling her orders!! He enjoyed working on cars and repairing things around the home. He loved and trusted his Lord and Savior. Jaye married Kathryn Watson on March 7, 1954. They had two daughters, Charlene and Deborah. Jay was proceeded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen, Edith, Maribelle, Florence and sister-in-law, Jackie Watson; brothers, Bob, Marion, Ed, Horace and daughter, Deborah. Jaye is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughter, Charlene and son-in-law, Frank Jones of Collbran, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Angela (Jeff) Niles; Rebekah Jones, Valerin (Glenn) Darrow, Naphtali (Jared) Renshaw; Theresa Jones, Kerry Jones and Hannah Jones; twelve great grandchildren, Joshua, Michael, Abigail, David, Anna, Daniel, Sophia, Emma, Aiden, Caelum and Emma; sister, Jessie Lee (Mike) Kramer, Delbert Bruce; sister-in-law, Nickie Bruce; in-laws, Lloyd Watson, David (Ann) Watson, Florence (Bill) Frigetto, Clarence Watson and Clifford Watson. Thanks from his family to all those who prayed, sent cards, fixed meals and called. To the Montrose Christian Church for all they did for him; his extended family who gave so much of their time and love all the previous years. Also thanks for Dr. Sullinger and Dr. Kilbourn. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 2 P.M. at the Montrose Christian Church. Burial will follow at Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements are being held under the direction of Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors (970) 240-9870.
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