Harry Bruns passed away August 26th, 2018 leaving behind his beloved partner, 4 children, 9 grand children, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Jan. Harry resided in Sacramento for most of his 74 years. He was a kind, loving and principled man that inspired many. He was revered in Northern California's flooring industry for more than 30 years. Harry loved his life and the people in it. He was dearly loved and will be missed.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday, September 7th from 2-5 at the North Ridge Country Club, 7600 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Harry was a friend of mine in the Hollywood Park neighborhood and later at Sutter Union. I can remember swimming with him and the others at the old Land Park Plunge. His bio indicates a life well lived.That was one of the great things about the 50 year reunion. I got to say hello to him. Condolences to his family, children, and friends. Harry was a fine friend in my youth and quite apparenly a good businessman and family man. He was a McClatchy man through and through, Rest in peace Harry.
I knew Harry since elementary school, we were good friends through high school and community college. At Sac City College, after some girls we knew talked me into being a male cheerleader (like the big 4 yr colleges, was the pitch), I talked Harry into joining in. I’m sure he agreed out of friendship and counter to his initial instincts, but Harry was always very nice and kind. After a long hiatus, we met up again, at Peter Compton's house in Florida a few years ago. It was so much fun. Peter and Ellie, Kathy and Harry, and Nancy and I had a fabulous time in Fl and reconnecting with Harry was a total pleasure. Then a short visit in Sacramento, then cancer. In those visits I was very struck by Harry's gentle nature and kind approach to life. I will miss this friend.
I feel fortunate that I had so many years in school with Harry. At the 50th reunion we laughed about a party that he attended when we were in junior high. I am also happy that I was able to meet Harry's wife. My prayers go out to your family during this tough time.
McClatchy Sixty-One
HARRY BRUNS
Harry Bruns passed away August 26th, 2018 leaving behind his beloved partner, 4 children, 9 grand children, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Jan. Harry resided in Sacramento for most of his 74 years. He was a kind, loving and principled man that inspired many. He was revered in Northern California's flooring industry for more than 30 years. Harry loved his life and the people in it. He was dearly loved and will be missed.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday, September 7th from 2-5 at the North Ridge Country Club, 7600 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Doug (D. W. ) Borchert
Harry was a friend of mine in the Hollywood Park neighborhood and later at Sutter Union. I can remember swimming with him and the others at the old Land Park Plunge. His bio indicates a life well lived.That was one of the great things about the 50 year reunion. I got to say hello to him. Condolences to his family, children, and friends. Harry was a fine friend in my youth and quite apparenly a good businessman and family man. He was a McClatchy man through and through, Rest in peace Harry.
Bob Saunders
I knew Harry since elementary school, we were good friends through high school and community college. At Sac City College, after some girls we knew talked me into being a male cheerleader (like the big 4 yr colleges, was the pitch), I talked Harry into joining in. I’m sure he agreed out of friendship and counter to his initial instincts, but Harry was always very nice and kind. After a long hiatus, we met up again, at Peter Compton's house in Florida a few years ago. It was so much fun. Peter and Ellie, Kathy and Harry, and Nancy and I had a fabulous time in Fl and reconnecting with Harry was a total pleasure. Then a short visit in Sacramento, then cancer. In those visits I was very struck by Harry's gentle nature and kind approach to life. I will miss this friend.
Nola Lancaster (Hall)
I feel fortunate that I had so many years in school with Harry. At the 50th reunion we laughed about a party that he attended when we were in junior high. I am also happy that I was able to meet Harry's wife. My prayers go out to your family during this tough time.