Bruce A. Hedderly-Smith
Published September 6, 2011
Bruce Alan Hedderly-Smith
September 6, 1944 – September 6, 2011
Bruce Alan Hedderly-Smith, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his home on Bainbridge Island, WA. He was born on September 6, 1944 in Seattle, WA to Arthur and Prudence Hedderly-Smith. He was 67 years of age.
Bruce served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island where he served as an usher, bread baker, lector and building and grounds coordinator for work parties. He enjoyed oil painting and stained glass work. He stated, “I had great friends and blessings – I thank them for everything.” Bruce also enjoyed horseback riding when he was younger. He loved to garden and split wood. He also stated, “The most important was the time I spent being with my wife Carole”.
He is survived by his beloved wife Carole Hedderly-Smith of Bainbridge Island, WA, daughter Sara and son in-law Garrett Bradshaw of Ferndale, WA, granddaughter Katelyn Bradshaw of Ferndale, WA, brother David and sister in-law Carolyn Hedderly-Smith of Park City, Utah, sister Arlayne Hedderly-Smith Peterson and brother-in-law Tom Peterson of Lexington, MA, sister in-law Cathy Porter and her husband Jack Porter of Moscow, ID, nephews Eric and Mark Peterson and niece Anne Peterson and Arthur and Allison Hedderly-Smith of Park City, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents, his cousin Wendy S. Lambuth and uncle Alan Lambuth.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Inurnment will follow at the church interium. A reception will follow at the church hall. Memorial contributions can be made to the Helpline House or the Interfaith Council or the Hospice of Kitsap County.
Please sign the online Guest Book for the family at: www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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