I am so sorry I just found out that my friend of many many years passed , he was a mentor , a father figure and one of my best friends for many years. A great man ,a strong man,  a very generous kind hearted person who always went out of his way to help those who otherwise would not have jobs and lift them up to a point where they would be hired by others.we would always eat at McDonald's every morning for years and then go to work all day. Goodby old friend the Lord has taken back one of his angels, and to Heather my deepest condolences , we met a few times at the house in passing. Your father will be missed but never forgotten .
Sincerely John Pendergrass 10-1-2019

Nadine, 

I just wanted to thank you so much for sharing these wonderful memories about my dad.  I miss him more than words could ever describe and I find so much comfort in hearing things like this.  Lots of love, Heather

Just thinking of long ago friends, like Bruce.  So sad to now learn he passed away in 2015.  I met him through mutual friends, the Koelling boys, in San Mateo , when Bruce was in high school.  He went deer hunting with our families.  I wrote to him often while he was in the AirForce.  My favorite photo was Bruce in his flight jacket.

I first met Bruce asking for a favor to use tractor for the Horsemans Club. I have always had the upmost respect for Bruce. A great man that will always be missed.

So sorry to hear of your loss! It is so hard to lose a father. May God comfort you during this difficult time. The cowboy and the hippy (Bruce and Marlin) together again to entertain those in the heavenly realm. Amen.

We're so sorry for your loss.He was a lifelong friend and will be missed greatly.  He was surely one of a kind with a sense of humor unlike anyone. RIP my friend

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May the God of all comfort, comfort your hearts and make you firm (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17) at this difficult time. May each passing day get a little easier for you as life returns to normal. Please take care.

I'm sorry for your loss.  I worked with Bruce for many years.  Bruce and Marlin made the Christmas parties fun.    He was a very nice man always with a smile.   May he rest in peace.  
Dora

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Thank you all so much for sharing your memories of my dad.  We miss him terribly, but find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched!

I worked with Bruce at Pac Bell. He and Marlin were the humor team that couldn't be beat!  We laughed till we cried.  Bruce was a very kind man and I'm glad I knew him.  
Kathy Walter

I worked with Bruce at Pac Bell.  He and Marlin were the humor team that no one could beat!  We all laughed till we cried.  Bruce was a very kind man.  I'm sorry for your loss.
Kathy

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in what is recorded in the Bible at Jeremiah 29:11 and 12.

My father Jack Bryant and myself met Bruce at Pacific Bell He was a great Man and cared about others.  He will be missed but can now reunite with my father in Heaven and talk about the old days...RIP

Will miss your sense of humor on the golf course.  RIP my friend.
Bob Heitman

I first met Bruce after a practice of Team Roping. He came to our house and kicked back and enjoyed conversation.  Later years I met him again at the golf course, he was and avid golfer and friend to many. We were all shocked of his passing. Today at our tournament we spoke of Bruce, we celebrated his life and love of people and golf. He was a good friend and will be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to Bruce's family. He will be missed.

We want to extend our condolences to your family, and will miss the waves from his pickup.  He was such a friendly person.  He'll be watching over you.
The Beamans

Dear family, may the God of all comfort give you the strength to endure the loss of your loved one, Bruce. (Psalm 83:18) And, may you be comforted by the support of friends and family during this time.

So sorry for your lose. May the God of all comfort  be with you and your family in this time of sorrow PSALMS 29;11

You were a close, thoughtful friend and I learned a lot from your experience, you are surely missed by many, myself included.

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Bruce Garland Barnes

August 5, 1943 – November 2, 2015

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

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