Hi, Cindy.  I was saddened to hear of Bruce's passing and wanted to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.  I grew up a year behind Bruce in school, played baseball and basketball with him and his classmates and considered him a friend.  He was one of the nice guys.  Unassuming and welcoming to a younger guy, we spent time together on South Avenue/Maple Street.   We lived two blocks from the Simonson family.   Mel and his brothers built our house along with a half dozen others in our neighborhood.   I always hoped I would run into Bruce after high school, but I see he was a busy guy.  It never happened, although I remember thinking of him often over the years with great remembrances of times growing up.   Please, if it is possible, let Lois know we are thinking of her as well.  My Mother is still with us and I'm sure she would want to send you the warmest of thoughts.     -  John Mast






Dear Cindy,
My heartfelt sympathy to you over the loss of Bruce. I realized I have known Bruce a long time. His family used to live on North Avenue, and we were on Maywood. When we were very young, we played monopoly and left the game when stopped to be continued later, and it was continued for a long time. Somewhere I have a photo of Bruce at one of my early birthday parties. I'll try to dig it up. I remember Bruce as very friendly and full of fun. After one of our class reunions, I sent Bruce an e-mail and he replied in August 2013. I am sorry I never communicated with him again.
Cindy, I remember you as a fellow tuba player in Middleton. How long did you continue? 
When we were in school we had no idea of age. I am 73 now, as Bruce was, and in our youth we thought that was old. Now that I am 73, when I learned of Bruce's death, I thought "But he was too young to die!" I am sorry we never met up at a reunion. 
I remember Lois and Mel Simonson quite well too.
Cindy, I understand this has been a hard year for you. I hope your friends and family can help provide comfort.
Warm thoughts to you from Susan Raccoli

Dear Cynthia,  I am so sorry to know that Bruce has died.  As you know, he and I were close for so many of our formative years.  I will always have a special place in my heart for him, and find it hard to believe he's gone.  I'd always hoped to have another telephone conversation with him or to see him and you at a class reunion.   Thank you for giving him so many years of love and good times.  And I would so appreciate you're sharing my condolences with Lois and Sara.  Sadly, Ruth Williams 

Cindy, sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. I know he had some health problems and am sure he is fully healed now. I am sure he felt privileged to have so many wonderful years with you. I will always remember that he was the reason I quit baseball. He had a great curveball and I couldn’t come close to hitting it. Please be at peace and remember all the good times. 
Jerry Griswold. 

Bruce and i were kindred spirits on many levels. Because i, too, had hearing issues, Bruce would make a point of speaking louder. After the meeting,  he would ask if i could hear him. What a pal!

Back in 1999 I met Bruce during a job interview. I was looking for a job in Atlanta for more then three years when he took a chance by hiring a German architect from Austria with no experience in the US. It was that job opportunity that allowed my wife and me to have the careers and lives in the US that we have. He maid everything possible and I will always be thankful for him being my mentor and friend. Until early this year we kept calling  each other about twice a year and he was always interested in what I was doing and what my kids were up to. I am so sad to hear that he passed and will miss him dearly.

I am privileged to have known Bruce as a friend and colleague for almost 40 years.  We shared similar passions for great architecture, golf, travel, good wine and food.  Golf trips to Ireland and Australia with mutual friends that combined all of those interest will be cherished memories.   Bruce was creative talent, a gentleman and true  professional in his architectural career, designing many award winning projects that were recognized by the National Association of Home Builders with a  "Pillars of the Industry Award" .    Little did I know when we met for lunch a few months ago and gave each other a parting hug, that it would be our last  connection.  My thoughts are with Cynthia, Kjirsten, and Bruce's mom and all of his family members that I have had the pleasure of knowing over these years.  I am sorry and saddened for your loss.

Bruce was a wonderful individual.  I had the pleasure of working with him when we both volunteered as mentors for the ACE Mentor Program.  He was a wonderful teacher for the students and shared his love of architecture with many.  I watched him work tirelessly and thru pain while he mentored for several years.  I am thankful to have known Bruce and counted him as a great friend.

Bruce was a friend and mentor of mine that I will always appreciate. It was Bruce that pushed me to get my Architecture License, and told me that I had everything needed to be a good architect. He was always supportive and would even pop in to my new office to see how we were doing. Though we hadn't chatted as much recently, I will miss him greatly.

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Bruce Douglas Simonson

9 septiembre, 1945 – 10 diciembre, 2018

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-Valley View Chapel

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