My heartfelt condolences to Bill and daughter Jesse.  Grew up in Lima with Karmy, she was special, so funny everyone including myself loved her.  God has a special place for her.  Im truly sorry for your loss.  It breaks my heart to find out.  Too young.  

its been one year now & I still can not believe my sister is gone. I miss her so so much it is terrible. think of you 20 xs a day Karm! Love you!!!

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH KARMEN IN LIMA OHIO I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST AND LET GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY. DENISE MCPHERON SPALLINGER IN LIMA OHIO

Karmen was a very special friend to all her had the privledge of knowing her.  She will always have a very special place in my heart and I will miss her kind and generous friendship.  God bless you Bill and Jess - our prayers are with you.  Beth, John, Jennifer, and Katie Jenkins

We sent the roses into the ocean as we said our final goodbye to you... We love you Karmie and we will miss you, your smile, your laughter and your warm heart...

Bill and Jesse, 
I am so sorry. Words can not express how deeply saddening this is. My thoughts are with you both and I know that Karmen is watching over you! Lots of love coming your way! xoxo

Dear Bill & Jesse, Words cannot be said for your loss, Karmen is up there with Warren, they no longer suffer.  My heart is with you and Scott and I are always here for you.  Love you,

Karmen...Always joyful and loving.  Your spirit lives eternally.  Angels rejoice and have welcome you home.  
Sonia

We love you SO much Karmie, and Bill and Jess and Brody, we are right around the corner if you guys need anything!! -The Brooks family.
-Karmie, my best friend, I love you, I dont know if I can ever read another Jackie Collins book without ya girl love you always and forever XOXO Melinda

Dear Karmen:
I admire your courage and constant positive outlook. I love your good sense of humor and your loving way of being.
Thank you for your constant help.
Thank you for your kindness.
Jorge Adames, Cancer Research Nurse.

Karmen, you were such an amazing person and I'm so sorry that I didn't get to say goodbye.  When I think back on our times together I can't help but smile you were always so encouraging and supportive of me.  Thank you for being you!  You will be missed...

Bill and Jesse, my thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.  Know that she is now an angel watching over the both of you.

Bill and Jesse, I am so sorry for your loss! Karmy was a happy,fun-loving sweetie who will be missed by all who knew her.I could never thank her enough for her generosity. It's always fun spending time with you guys. I'll bet Wilma,Spark & Mattie are wagging their tails.
God Bless You!

Dear Bill and Jesse, Karmen was kind and generous to all her knew her. Thru it all she never lost her beautiful smile and positive attitude. We will miss you Karmen! Love Todd jennifer,Robert and Hayley Stricker

our condolences and prayers are with the Bruce family during this difficult time

  MTC/FRC Tampa office

Bill & Jess - We are very sorry for your loss. We know Karmen is watching over you both and sending her love.  We will miss her smile across the yard and seeing her walking in the neighborhood. May all of your fond memories help to get you through this difficult time.

"I will miss you forever - and I will NEVER forget our BUNKO days.  God be with you and your family.   John, Mike, Lisa and I will always carry a piece of you in our hearts, and I know you will be watching over Billy,Jessica and the rest of us until we meet again"

John, Vicki, Mike and Lisa Palmer (St. Cloud, Fl)

Dear Bill and Jesse,
I have always thought of Karmen as my BEST friend and will miss getting my "Karmie fix" after work.  I think we clicked from our first meeting -- mainly because neither one of us liked people who were full of bull.  My most comforting thought is that she is finally at peace after a very brave fight.  Please accept my prayers for Bill and Jesse and all her wonderfully supportive family.  We will always remember you -- with LOVE!  Thank you for all the memories.  I cherish them.
Pam Ludwig
Deerfield Beach,FL

Dear Bill and Jesse..We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful wife and wonderful mom...Sending you hugs from NH...If there is anything you need, please let us know...Love you..
Wayde and Sharon

Bill & Jesse, Sorry for your loss, when I first met Karmen at a Dolphine game, she had a perfect tan and a beautiful smile, and every other time that I saw her she still had that perfect tan and ever warmer smile, and she always made me a special drink. It was a joy to know her....

We were so very sorry to learn of your terrible loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Terry and Linda Boop (Spencerville, Ohio)

Karmy was the best sister ever! I am going to miss her more than words can express. We had a lot of fun together. I have so many great memories. Love you!

Bill and Jesse, We are so sorry for the loss of your kind-hearted, beautiful, fun-loving Karmen.  I will never be able to look across the street and not think of her.  She was always so good to all of us, and we loved her.  Love to you and Jesse, and Brody.
Janet, Danny & Sean Quinn


I lit a Candle to help you find your way home to heaven.

I only met Karmen once and I still remember the smile and genuine warmth and welcoming she gave me. I'm sure there's a duck in heaven that no longer is alone. My heart goes out to Bill, Jesse and Brody.

Dearest Karmen, I will always remember all the great times we had @ the Dolphin games acting crazy with Bill, Lisa, Shelton & myself. All the laughter you always brought out in all of us. You will be missed, But NEVER forgotten.  For you will always be a very special part of all our lives. R.I.P.  I LOVE YOU CHICA         
-Bill, Jess & Family I'm so sorry for your loss

Dear Karmen,
Who will I talk to now about the soaps. LOL! You were a great lady. I now you are looking over your family and you will guide them on the right path and help them get through these rough roads ahead.
To Bill and Jess- God has other plans for her and I will pray for you guys as you get through the rough roads ahead.
Love your Friend and Nurse
Eileen Georgi

Jess & Bill, Karmen's Love & Spirit smile apon us all from Heaven! Those who new her are the Lucky one's. Grace and Peace be with you Both, she will Live on in our Hearts,God Bless.

To The one and only Karmen ! People love you because you are special, you are different, you always happy , Karmen I never forgive you !, thanks for the good memory , thanks always , Besos (kiss) from you tail gate partner !

From the very 1st time we met at the Ohio theater to the last time we spoke you were always so very special. God bless your family and friends,

It was good to seeing you a few months ago Bill. You said then that Karmen wasn't doing well and that you admired her positive attitde and spunk through it all. That speaks volumes about her character and I know it will live on in Jessie and you. We are very sorry for your loss and hope we can get together in the near future. Your friends for life.

Lisa introduced me to Karmen, Bill and Jess 3 yrs ago. I enjoyed all of the times we spent together. You and your family will always be in my heart.          Brian Haskell

May Jesus hold you tight in His arms...until you are able to reunite in Heaven.  Karmie was a good friend at West Jr High in Lima...its been so long...but sometimes feels like yesterday.  God Bless.

Dear Karm; The twinkle in your eye's, your smile, and your wonderful sense of humor. These are but a few things that will live in our hearts forever. You will truly be missed.

Karmen was my cousin Lisa's best friend. From the moment Lisa introduced me to her I loved her right away. She was beautiful inside and out and was so much fun to be around. She was genuinely a kind and sweet person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and Jesse and the rest of the family.

It is impossible to express in words how much I will miss my fun loving sister. She had a natural magnetic way of connecting with people. I used to call it the 'Karmy Phenomena'. I think her friendly & crazy ways made people feel happy, light hearted, and special. Her loss is going to be so hard. My heart is aching but already I can sense her spirit all around. I know she is in a much better place. Not a day will go by that my beautiful sister will not be missed. Here's to you Karm! Until we meet again.

Our sympathy
Perer and Angelika from Germany

We all have been blessed to have had Karmen in our lives. She will never be forgotten.

Bill and Jesse,

We are so very sorry and sad about your loss.  Karmen was such a fun-loving person and we always enjoyed our little chats through the fence or in the street.  We will miss her tremendously.  You both have a special angel watching over you, cheering you on, and smiling with each of your accomplishments.  

All of our love,
Gary, Linda, Colin & Mason

Bill, Our sincere condolences about Karmen and our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Dwight & Michele Vander Linde

My memories of Karmie are from our early adulthood in OH.  She had such a bright spirit and that huge smile that spilled out on all of us with her.  It could literally change your day.  Karmie, you will be missed.  Thank you for the dear memories.

We were terribly sorry to hear the bad news. We never had the chance to meet her, and wish we could have. Bill and Family, we hope that you find the strength to get you through this, and know that we are all thinking about you and your family. (The Harrison Family)

Bill and Jesse, Annette, myself, and Alexis are very saddened by your loss. Even though we never knew Karmen directly very well we felt we knew her indirectly quite well with our brief hand-wave greetings when crossing paths in our neighborhood streets. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jack, Annette and Alexis.

Dear Mr. Bruce,
I am very sorry to read about the loss of your wife. May the father of tender mercies and God of comfort strengthen you and your family during this time. And may you always keep the beautiful memory of Karmen close to your heart.

I love you so much Karmie! You were my second mom. We were extremely lucky to have you in our lives. Even though we didn't care much for Karate, I would do it all over again to have had you as a part of our life. You are beautiful, loving, fun & crazy! I cannot think of a single bad memory, Which is why every time I think of you, I smile. I love you so much Karmie. A tragic loss, but you will never be forgotten.

Karmie has touched so many lives and is so special to her friends and family. I will always keep her in my heart and remember how much we laughed together. Karmie is your Guardian Angel~ Bill and Jessie and will always live in your heart.

Please join us for happy hour on the beach in CELEBRATION of our beloved KARMEN...  This Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 6:oo pm - 9:oo pm @ Sun Tower Hotel in the Sandbar Grill Located at 2030 N. Ocean Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33305 for 
Cocktails & Hor D'ourves - CASUAL BEACH ATTIRE / Leopard Print ~ hope to see everyone there <3

BILL I,AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WIFE. I REALLY DIDN,T KNOW HER BUT I HEARD ALOT OF GOOD THINGS ABOUT HER.HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Our deepest condolences to the Bruce Family for their loss. From Keith Lester and the SIms Crane Family

When we first met Karmen, we all played volleyball in a league together. It was so much fun!  I always admired her grace and athleticism, and mostly her zest for life. We will miss her and our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and Jes.  Love, Scott and Michele

You are Forever in our hearts - we will miss you Karmen

Thanks for being my wife & friend
I know you'll always be watching over us and always with us
love you, Bill

To my best friend Karmen. I am so thankful that I was lucky enough to have you in my life. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. I will miss you so much. You and your family are the most wonderful people in the world.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Love, Lisa.......

I remember the day I first met Karmen, at a Dolphins football game.  I always admired her energy!  She was so much fun to be around, so easy-going and so kind to me.  That was a great day that I will never forget!  I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family Bill.  Shalene and John Ryall

OBITUARY

Karmen Kay Bruce

September 22, 1961 – June 10, 2012

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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