Laurel Bruce

Residence:     Rural Rothsay, MN



Birth:          Nov. 20, 1927 , Breckenridge, MN



Death:          May 23, 2004 , Fargo, ND



Funeral:     Thursday, May 27, 2004 , 10:30 am

United Methodist Church, Breckenridge, MN



Officiating:     Pastor Terry Tilton



Visitation:      Wed., May 26, 2004- 4:00pm to 7:30pm

7:00 pm Prayer Service

Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN

Also one hour prior to the service at the church

Interment:     Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge, MN



Survived by:     Her Husband: Leslie of Rothsay, MN

Her Son: Paul(Beth Weimer)Bruce           Minneapolis, MN

Her Daughter: Julie(Tom) Lay of Holt, Missouri

Her Daughter-in-law: Ramona Bruce of Wahpeton, ND

Her Sister: Evelace(Arthur) Dockter of Fargo, ND

Her Brother: Donald(Verlie) Buus of Mountain Iron, MN

13 Grandchildren

3 Great Grandchildren

Preceded by:     Her Parents: Herbert and Clara

Her Son: John

2 Sisters: Clarice and Florence

2 Brothers: Alvin and Edward



History: Laurel was born Nov. 20, 1927 to Herbert and Clara(Engisch) Buus at Breckenridge, MN. She grew up and attended school in Breckenridge and graduated in 1945. Laurel went on to attend North Dakota State School of Science majoring in Business. She then moved to Washington D.C. where she worked for a telephone company. Laurel returned to Breckenridge where she worked as a secretary for the Korbel and Gospodar Law Firm.

She was married Oct. 14, 1952 to Leslie Bruce at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, MN. The couple made their home in Meadows Twp. where they farmed. Laurel enjoyed sewing, quilting, crossword puzzles, daily journaling, cooking, and preparing for family gatherings. She also enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and Grandmother and will be greatly missed by many.



Pallbearers: Mitchell Sund, Nathan Sund, Colleen Bruce,

Emily Bruce, Justin Bruce, Joseph Bruce