Bruce Reynolds

BRUCE A. REYNOLDS Click here to view Bruce's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Bruce Allen Reynolds, 52, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 at his home in Idaho Falls. He was born April 18, 1956, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Frank Miles and Dorothy Christoffersen Reynolds. He graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls. Bruce graduated from the University of Nebraska and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) with degrees in chemical engineering. He worked at Chevron (San Rafael, CA), Fiberite (Tempe, AZ), Pacific Northwest National Lab (Richland, WA), and was currently working at the Idaho National Lab for Battelle Energy Alliance as a business lead for alternative fuels. Bruce married Mary Anne Hales on March 13, 1993. They have two sons, Michael and Christopher. Bruce was a member of the Sunnyside Village Ward. Bruce was honest, intelligent, and respected. He liked to travel, putter in his yard and garden, and enjoyed “Husker football.” His greatest pleasures were spending time with his boys, supporting them in football, basketball, scouts, X Box, and Legos. He taught them to hunt, fish, and camp. He was so proud of his sons and their many accomplishments. Bruce is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Hales, and sons, Michael Allen and Christopher Allen, both of Idaho Falls; mother, Dorothy Reynolds and sister, Debby (Ron) Hopkins from Sioux Falls, SD; brother, Brian (Kim Geier) Reynolds from Valley Springs, SD, and several nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Reynolds, and his grandparents. Funeral Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Parkview Ward, 5255 South 5th West.. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and from Friday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, in the Ogden City Cemetery, in Ogden, Utah, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank everyone who has been so caring and helpful over the last few months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 or the Idaho State University School of Nursing, 921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8101, Pocatello, ID 83209-8101. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jan Fraser frasjan@isu.edu Mary Anne and boys, my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. You have been blessed to have had Bruce in your lives, remember the good times. James Johnson raiderfan95@hotmail.com I am so Sorry for your loss. I am a friend of Christopher Reynolds... I just wanted to say sorry for your loss. Ruby Christopherson blancherrc@hotmail.com Dear Mary Ann and sons and Dear Aunt Dorothy, Debbie & family, Brain & family...No words can fill your loss other then we love you and know that Bruce is looking over your shoulders keeping you safe all of the rest of you life... Much love to you and cherish your memories with a smile in your hearts... Ruby C and family in Alaska Nolan C Olson Nolan.Olson@inl.gov I am really going to miss Bruce, he was a good man who obviously cared a great deal for his family. At work I associated with him a lot and found him to be a very trust-worthy, hard-working, and very knowledgeable person who I respected a great deal. He has been an example to all of us in dealing with extremely difficult times. How he was able to keep on working the way he did was just amazing to me. My heart goes out to the family in this time of grief and may they find peace and comfort in dealing with the loss of their husband and father. Michael Litz mchleltz@yahoo.com I personally hadn't seen Bruce in a long, long, time. I do remember him vividly from grade school and remember how incredibly intelligent and well mannered he was. Even though I have never met with the family, I'm truly sorry about your loss and wish you only the best. Linda Bitton linda.bitton@inl.gov I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bruce for a couple of years several years back. I now work with Cheryl O'Brien. May you be blessed with peace and comfort. Odell & Eileen Olsen odell44@comcast.net Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember going to Dorothy & Frank's home in Flandreau for a Christopherson reunion and the boys were thrilled to have all the cousins to play with. Cousin Eileen Sheldon Dance sheldonrdance@msn.com Mary Anne, We are saddened by the loss of Bruce. He was a great man. I was always impressed by his gentle nature and his genuine care of other people's feelings. He will always hold an important place in my heart. May the blessings and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you thru the days to come as you now live lives that will allow you to go to him when the time comes. Sincerely, Sheldon & Pat Dance Walt & Bendy Newcomb we.newcomb@gmail.com Dear Mary Anne, Michael, and Christopher - Bendy and I learned with sorrow earlier this week that Bruce is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Bruce was a fine friend, a thoroughly decent person, and an excellent colleague. We mourn with you the loss of this good man. With our deep, heartfelt sympathy, Walt & Bendy Newcomb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Dave Weinberg dave@practical-risk.com I just received word of Bruce's untimely passing. Please accept my very heartfelt condolences. Bruce was a good guy and worked hard to make his programs successful at the INL. He will be missed. Joe Palmer ajp@srv.net I worked for Bruce at the INL from 2002 to 2005. Last year he did something that really showed what kind of a good guy he was. My parents were on a trip to Sea World in San Diego. They happened to strike up a conversation with someone in the parking lot (Bruce) and asked where he was from, "Idaho Falls." They asked if he knew me and Bruce said he did then he asked my Mom if she would like to send a message to me on his Blackberry. I was sitting at work when a message from Bruce and my Mom suddenly popped up in my email. He didn't have to do that. He took the time to make someone else's day. I'm very sorry for your loss. Bruce will be greatly missed. Linda Maydole uffda10@hcinet.net Bruce was an amazing man and a wonderful cousin. Mary Anne, Michael, Christopher, Aunt Dorothy, Debby, and Brian my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich Rankin May I and my family express our love and condolences at this time. I worked with Bruce since he came to INL. He was and still is (in his new home) a very good man and I will miss our association. Rich Rankin and Family Terry Thompson TERRYL8853@HOTMAIL.COM Mary Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything. Sincerely, Terry Thompson Hans "Chris" Christofferson Mary Anne and family: I am so sorry about the loss of Bruce. Lots of good memories of family gatherings and our hunting and fishing days. From your cousin, Chris Debbie Lacroix Mary Anne, I'm so sorry to hear that Bruce lost his valiant battle with cancer. I will always remember him being at all of the boy's ball games and practices and every school event and the two of you tag-teaming to be able to watch them all. It was so evident how proud he was of Christopher and Michael. I'll miss seeing him driving around town with his Huskers emblem on the door. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wade Lee Haron From: The Haron Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time as we send you our sincerest sympathy and condolences. May all of you find peace, joy, and comfort through precious memories and through the strength and love of the Heavenly Father above. Ramona Haron and Family -- The Haron's: Skye, Char, and children, Matt and Mikaela of Sioux Falls The Wuestewald's: Tami, Tim, and children, Britni and Shelbi of Sioux Falls The Albusafi's: Dawn, Ramadan, and children, Mariam, Jamal, and Kamal of Sioux Falls The Haron Brothers: Jade, Wade, and Tadd of Flint, Michigan Jim Patten JimPattenSC@aol.com Bruce was a wonderful man and a top professional. He was a good and very valued friend and colleague. I miss him very much. My own world will be much poorer without him. He left everyone who knew him well much better off from his friendship. My deepest condolences. Liz Brown I appreciate the good boys you and Bruce have and the positive influence they are on my sons, Harry and Ethan Bennett. We'll miss seeing Bruce at the boys' games, but will enjoy watching them continue to grow into fine men. Mike Davis mike.davis@pnl.gov On behalf of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Energy and Environmental Directorate, please accept our thoughts and prayers for peace for Bruce and recovery for his family. Bruce was a great contributor to many efforts to improve US energy performance and environmental quality. We will miss him greatly. Aaron Berger Hey Michael, I'm sorry about your dad. I know how it feels. I know right now you may feel you won't make it through, but I know you can if I can make it through losing a dad, you definitely can. I hope you can get over the hurt quickly. I'll see you at school and again im sorry about your dad Marcella Flier mflier205@att.net Mary Ann and boys--You have my sincere sympathy. You can be so proud of your husband and dad, he was a very special person. Dorothy, my dear friend, how hard it is to lose a son but you too can be so proud of the man that Bruce had become. If the burden of grief can be lightened by sharing, consider your grief shared by your friends. Marcella Flier, Texas Grant & Mildred Maw Dear Mary Anne and boys:We surely send our sympathy and love at this difficult time, and pray the Lord will send you comfort and peace. Bruce is probably having a great reunion with those who have already passed on, and you can look forward to a glorious reunion also. Give our love and regards to your mother. If we can help in any way, please call on us. Lance Lacroix lance.lacroix@me.navy.mil I wanted to express my condolences to MaryAnne, Michael, and Christopher. At times like this, we cannot help but remember how fragile life is. Bruce was a good man. May you find strength in the love he had for you all. Although I am overseas, when I return, if there is anything I can do for you or the boys, please make sure to ask. Again, my deepest sympathies to the family. Lyle, Deb, Dustin, Sarah, and Andrea Mary Anne, Michael, Christopher, Dorothy, Brian, and Debby... We are so sorry to hear the news of Bruce passing. We have many good memories of family gatherings and our hunting and days. Take care. Rick Chidester chidesterr@battelle.org Dear Maryanne, Michael, Christopher: I had the honor to have known Bruce for more than ten years since we were both at PNNL. He was a valued friend and colleague. There was nothing more important to Bruce than his family. A big smile would come to his face when he spoke about you and it was obvious to all that he treasured his relationship with each of you. We have not met, yet I know you from my time with Bruce. He will be greatly missed by us all. Please accept my condolences. A friend, Rick Chidester Grace Jacobson jacograc@isu.edu My deepest sympathy on your loss, Mary Anne. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Grace David Schmalzer dschmalzer@cox.net I learned belatedly of Bruce's untimely passing. I worked for Argonne National Lab and had worked closely with Bruce on various fossil energy-related committees but had not been in contact since I retired last June. Please accept my condolences on Bruce's passing and my hope for comfort and acceptance by all those who held him dear.