July 16, 1952 – December 10, 2020

Bruce Larsen, beloved husband, stepdad, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend died suddenly at home in Grande Prairie, AB of heart disease.  He was 68.

Bruce was born in Westlock, AB to Palma (Pat) and Glen Larsen.  He and his parents and his sister Kelly moved to Grande Prairie when Bruce was age 10.  He attended the Grande Prairie Vocational High School to pursue his life-long interest in motor mechanics.  He became a heavy-duty mechanic for Swan Buses and kept school buses running in frigid temperatures for many years.  He went on to work for RailNet and eventually CN Rail.  He was injured on the job and retired due to poor health when he was 64.

Bruce was first a friend to Beverly Edey and in the early 90’s they made the decision to share their lives.  They moved in together in August of 1992.  By 2008 he convinced Bev to marry him and they celebrated their wedding on July 26, in the back yard of Bev’s parents surrounded by family and friends.

Bruce was an environmentalist before the word was invented and passionately educated himself on many aspects of the topic.  He embraced the life-long pursuit of knowledge in many areas. He continued to be a fan of motor sports and was one of those guys who could watch Formula One on TV.

Bruce is survived by his wife Bev Edey-Larsen, his sister Kelly Simmons and Kelly’s daughter and grand-son, his four step-children Gale (Mary) in Montana, Deniya (Jay) and their daughter Kayla in Calgary, Keehn (Nichole) and their children Cedric and Garien in Grande Prairie, and Brody in Grande Prairie. Bruce loved being a grandpa and his grandchildren loved him.

Bruce was a life-long dog-lover and was predeceased by his beloved dogs Dixie, Lady, Java, Bella and Yoda.  Bruce was an exceptionally kind man and at one point his vet said, “In my next life, I’m coming back as your dog!”  At the time of Bruce’s death his canine companion was Shelby, age 2.  It was Bruce’s wish that there be no service to celebrate his life. He wished to be cremated and his ashes and the ashes of his dogs to be scattered.

Donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Regional Animal Care Facility at 12220-104 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8A8 (780) 830-0199 or by email at regionalpound@countygp.ab.ca.  Bruce began volunteering to walk dogs at this facility when it was still the SPCA.

Bruce will be loved and missed always.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7772 www.bearcreekfuneral.com

 

• Date : 2020-12-10
• Location : Grande Prairie

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