Bruce Renwick Obituary

In a few short days the guest book will be gone. Over the past year I've come here often to read what has been written. Bruce was able to touch many lives in his short time here. I am so glad I was a part of his life. I remember the time he tried to teach me how to drive a stick shift (BRAVE MAN) I never did learn but we had fun trying. I remember when he started his first company Industrial Equipment out out his house in Lincoln Estates, I received two bottles of Boones Farm wine for painting the company name and a picture of a lift truck on the side of the van. Bruce taught me how to drink a beer with an egg in it and gave me my first ride in a corvette. After we married we spent time boating, motorcycling, cooking, going out to eat and just enjoying life. We were able to get away a few times to Florida, he loved the ocean views and Florida Keys. We planned on retiring there. We always looked toward the future and Bruce was able to teach me that with God we could overcome many obstacles and challenges. I wake up each day missing him and what we had together and each night I thank God for taking him quickly without any pain or suffering. Bruce always said he was ready to go back home when called, I just wasn't ready to have him go.

Until we meet again

To my Dad:



It’s now approaching one year since you passed away. We have all been through our first Thanksgiving, our first Christmas, and our first birthday without you. None of it has been the same and for anybody, your death has brought profound changes in all of our lives.



When I last saw you on Memorial Day 2005, you were full of life and there was absolutely nothing to indicate any health problems or otherwise. I vividly remember looking directly into your eyes for the last time over breakfast that morning. I saw a man with hope and optimism despite his problems. It was the last time we ate together. It was one of the last four hours we would ever see each other in life.



I miss talking to you Dad. It seemed like no matter what challenge I faced in life, you were there to tell me to charge into victory. You were like that for everyone.



Your granddaughter Kaylie is doing great. She is so much like you Dad. When she gets angry, she scrunches her little face, her face turns red, and her little vein on her bald temple becomes pronounced. Her lungs and voice box perform almost as good as yours did. Yeah, I think this one is destined to fix lift trucks and talk politics.



I wish that tomorrow I would wake up on June 7, 2005. I would drive to work, get by the storage place at 7:47 am and when I answered the phone with “What’s up Dad?” history would be rewritten. Instead of Mike saying “We have some bad news.”, it would be you, just calling to say “hi”. I think we all wish that morning could be rewritten.



Your passing has been terrible on everyone. I will never be able to heard bagpipes play “Amazing Grace” again without shedding a tear. Your funeral was the most painful day of my adult life.



Kaylie will grow up to know you through me. I won’t let your death allow anyone to forget who you were, what you stood for, or who we all became because of you. A man with a life such as my Dad’s only dies in the flesh. They go on to live in the hearts and minds of the individuals who knew them, forever.

TO MY OLD FRIEND, BRUCE:



Hey Bruce, You & I go back a long way! You've been a Brother-In Law and a dear friend. Over the years, we've shared the same interests: guns, boating, Corvettes, beautiful Wenk girls and Harleys. (Our trip to Sturgis last year would have been a real adventure!!)



Even though our views on politics and religion didn't always mesh, we had remained good friends throughout life. I will miss your laughter, the twinkle in your eyes, but most of all, I'll miss the comraderie and the hobbies and interests we shared along the way.



Ride on, old friend, ride on !!

Bruce, You have become a grandfather. Marcus and Kara had a baby girl. Kaylie Jean. Born April 6, 2006. She weighed 8lbs. 2oz and was 21 inches long. We know you'll watch over her :)

4/08/06

If only I could see you for just a little while. I would wrap my arms around you and kiss your smiling face. Then this broken heart of mine would fall back into place. Your presence I miss. Your memory I treasure. Loving you always. Forgetting you never.

Missing you terribly on what would have been our 15th anniversary !!

Thanksgiving will be here on Thursday. Last year we had a house full. MaryAnn, Jimmy, Manny, Sammy, Cyndi, Mike, Jenni, Larry and his girlfriend. as usual Bruce made the stuffing using his "special" receipe. MaryAnne brought many goodies. Larry treated us to his singing and guitar playing. The stereo and walls shook from the sounds of the bagpipes and Roger Whittaker. Bruce and Larry shared the scotch and Larry ended up spending the night on our living room floor. After we finished dinner we made up individual plates for Odessa, Spot, Little Odie, Odie and Fritz and they too shared in on all the joy. It was a great day with the most wonderful friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving

I miss Bruces' whistling in the morning. He use to wake up whistling. He had Ritt-Roo whistle Jingle Bells along with him. Bruce would start and the bird would chime in. Ritt-Roo isn't whistling very much these days. The dogs are still looking for him. Odessa whimpers and cries along with me each day. Bruce brought so much life into this house, being here without him has changed it from a home into a house.. No more snoring, no more "American Chopper", Food Network, TBN. No big meals every night. And worst of all no smiling eyes with that special sparkle.

Bruce will be greatly missed at our yacht club. He was truly a great friend to all. He was always interesting to talk to, fun and funny, polite and friendly. He was a very generous person and contributed much to our club. We will miss the updates on Odie and Little Odie. And we will miss his laughter (loved that laugh!) He was truly a great person to know!

We met Bruce at the Dolton Yacht Club several years ago, he was a very lovable and outgoing person, he also was very dedicated and involved in the club, he will be missed very much.

Bruce will be greatly missed by all at the Dolton Yacht Club, not only was he a good friend, but a generous contributer and an asset to the club. His friendly nature and sense of humour made all meetings and events a time to look forward to.

Bill Wilbourn

Commodore, Dolton Yacht Club

Bruce took care of our equipment at Carr Lumber & Mfg for myself and my father as far back as I remember. His honesty and good advice helped us greatly. He will be missed.

Randy Carr

Captain Bruce A Renwick Bruce was a true leader and frend. He will be missed by all his frends here at the Dolton Yacht Club

I will miss Bruce my brother....He pointed me in the right diarection many times.

Bruce had been a close personal friend of mine for 20+ years. We met while LTM was doing work at my former employer, but it didn’t take long for our “business relationship” to turn into an unprecedented long-term friendship. Bruce had a genuine interest in people and loved to share his passion for boating, “fine dining”, flying lessons, motorcycles, NRA, politics, and (much to our wives’ dismay), the traditional flea market and mall trips on Sunday mornings!



Most of all, Bruce freely shared his wisdom and love of God. I will deeply miss the “camaraderie, spirituality and loyal friendship” we shared, but am comforted to know Bruce is home with Jesus……



A faithful friend is an image of God.. -French proverb-



Your eternal friends, Debbie & Steve Delbovo

We only new Bruce for a short time (just over 1 Year) During this time he touched our family as he did with each of his own. He was a true Republican and had many thoughts simular to my own. He really made an impression on my children as well. We spent holidays together as well as just for fun neighbor days. God bless the family he left behind and may he be smiling down from the gate of heaven upon all of those he new.I would also like to congradulate Carole (his wife) for all her courage to continue her walk forward in life after such a lost. Carole I will always be here for you. Your Friends Maryann Jimmy,Manny,Sammy,Cyndi...

Even though I never met Bruce in person, I feel as though we were good friends and got to know each other quite well. I will miss Bruce and LTM. We praised the Lord together many times. May the Lord keep the family that meant so much to him in His care and may they know how much He (Jesus) loves them.

Nothing will ever be the same...Bruce taught us all many things, he loved with a passion we will never find again, he always put others ahead of himself, he worked hard, enjoyed much and loved GOD. He is home at last but has left a hole in the hearts of those who love him.

Bruce

Not just a brother inlaw a

Best Friend.

Bruce was a very nice man & we will

miss him here at AVT our condolences to the family. He will

be missed greatly.