Bruce Kent McCormick

Mr. Bruce K. McCormick, age 62, of Granite Bay, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on November 28th.

Born in Sharon, PA, Bruce spent his formative years in Yorktown, IN. He earned a Bachelor's and Master’s degree from Purdue University in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Santa Clara University. Bruce enjoyed a productive and fruitful 36 year career as an engineering executive at Intel Corporation, where he was part of the team to generate the first successful flash-memory device. Following his career at Intel, Bruce was a founder and CEO of CogniMem Technologies Inc. He served as an elder in the Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church and as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America. Bruce was a loving and devoted father, friend, and community member. He especially enjoyed sharing his passion for flying and the outdoors. His presence, warm smile, and kind manner will be greatly missed.

Bruce is predeceased by his parents, Leach Snapp McCormick, Jr. and Ann Johnson McCormick, of Aiken, SC. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Moffat McCormick (Granite Bay), daughter Melissa (Santa Barbara), and sons Matthew of Granite Bay and Christopher (Jessica) of Santa Barbara. He also has three grandchildren, Logan, Jude, and Harper McCormick of Santa Barbara. Bruce’s siblings include brothers Steven C. McCormick (Raymond, ME) and David A. McCormick (New Haven, CT), and sister Angela G. McCormick (Saint Joseph, MN),

A memorial service will be held on Dec. 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church in Fair Oaks, CA. Private internment will follow with the family. Memorial donations may be made to the L.S. and Ann McCormick Character Award for outstanding high school seniors.