Bruce Edward La Follette was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 26, 1949, to Thomas and Mildred La Follette. Bruce passed away on May 3, 2016, after battling early onset dementia. He is survived by his wife, Laurie La Follette, his daughters, Kelsey La Follette, Alexandra La Follette, Audrey La Follette, and his step-daughter, Brittiany Ross Butler, and five beautiful granddaughters. Bruce attended Michigan State University, where he obtained his undergraduate degree and his MBA in 1974. Bruce spent the majority of his professional life as a Vice President and General Manager of a steel manufacturing company.
Bruce was very creative, highly intelligent, funny, compassionate, and a wonderful husband, father and friend. Bruce and Laurie met while acting in a play together at Boise Little Theater. They had a whirlwind romance and married 6 months later on December 17, 1988. Bruce and Laurie continued their love of Community Theater throughout their marriage. They acted in many shows, and Bruce directed several shows as well, including a show where he directed two of his daughters, Kelsey and Alex.
Bruce loved all sports, but especially football and never missed watching his beloved Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving and never missed a Michigan State game, his alma mater. Everyone Bruce knew probably heard him sing the Michigan State Spartan's fight song on many occasions. Throughout his personal and professional life, Bruce touched many people's lives. He was generous in spirit and he never met a stranger. He was the life of the party! Bruce's laugh was contagious and he was king of the "one liners." Everyone whose lives were touched by Bruce will remember him as the man he truly was—a man who deeply adored his family and friends, a man of incredible faith who loved God and was devoted to serving in different ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and who treasured life to the fullest.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ashley Manor, located on Orchard Avenue, for taking such good care of Bruce for the last two years, and Horizon Hospice for the services provided toward the end of Bruce's life.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 811 S. Latah, Boise, Idaho. A reception will follow.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to Special Olympics Idaho in Bruce's name. Memorial donations can be sent to Special Olympics Idaho, 199 E. 52nd Street, Garden City, Idaho, 83714.
Published in Idaho Statesman on May 10, 2016
Bruce was very creative, highly intelligent, funny, compassionate, and a wonderful husband, father and friend. Bruce and Laurie met while acting in a play together at Boise Little Theater. They had a whirlwind romance and married 6 months later on December 17, 1988. Bruce and Laurie continued their love of Community Theater throughout their marriage. They acted in many shows, and Bruce directed several shows as well, including a show where he directed two of his daughters, Kelsey and Alex.
Bruce loved all sports, but especially football and never missed watching his beloved Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving and never missed a Michigan State game, his alma mater. Everyone Bruce knew probably heard him sing the Michigan State Spartan's fight song on many occasions. Throughout his personal and professional life, Bruce touched many people's lives. He was generous in spirit and he never met a stranger. He was the life of the party! Bruce's laugh was contagious and he was king of the "one liners." Everyone whose lives were touched by Bruce will remember him as the man he truly was—a man who deeply adored his family and friends, a man of incredible faith who loved God and was devoted to serving in different ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and who treasured life to the fullest.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ashley Manor, located on Orchard Avenue, for taking such good care of Bruce for the last two years, and Horizon Hospice for the services provided toward the end of Bruce's life.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 811 S. Latah, Boise, Idaho. A reception will follow.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to Special Olympics Idaho in Bruce's name. Memorial donations can be sent to Special Olympics Idaho, 199 E. 52nd Street, Garden City, Idaho, 83714.
Published in Idaho Statesman on May 10, 2016
Bruce Edward La Follette was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 26, 1949, to Thomas and Mildred La Follette. Bruce passed away on May 3, 2016, after battling early onset dementia. He is survived by his wife, Laurie La Follette, his daughters, Kelsey La Follette, Alexandra La Follette, Audrey La Follette, and his step-daughter, Brittiany Ross Butler, and five beautiful granddaughters. Bruce attended Michigan State University, where he obtained his undergraduate degree and his MBA in 1974. Bruce spent the majority of his professional life as a Vice President and General Manager of a steel manufacturing company.
Bruce was very creative, highly intelligent, funny, compassionate, and a wonderful husband, father and friend. Bruce and Laurie met while acting in a play together at Boise Little Theater. They had a whirlwind romance and married 6 months later on December 17, 1988. Bruce and Laurie continued their love of Community Theater throughout their marriage. They acted in many shows, and Bruce directed several shows as well, including a show where he directed two of his daughters, Kelsey and Alex.
Bruce loved all sports, but especially football and never missed watching his beloved Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving and never missed a Michigan State game, his alma mater. Everyone Bruce knew probably heard him sing the Michigan State Spartan's fight song on many occasions. Throughout his personal and professional life, Bruce touched many people's lives. He was generous in spirit and he never met a stranger. He was the life of the party! Bruce's laugh was contagious and he was king of the "one liners." Everyone whose lives were touched by Bruce will remember him as the man he truly was—a man who deeply adored his family and friends, a man of incredible faith who loved God and was devoted to serving in different ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and who treasured life to the fullest.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ashley Manor, located on Orchard Avenue, for taking such good care of Bruce for the last two years, and Horizon Hospice for the services provided toward the end of Bruce's life.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 811 S. Latah, Boise, Idaho. A reception will follow.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to Special Olympics Idaho in Bruce's name. Memorial donations can be sent to Special Olympics Idaho, 199 E. 52nd Street, Garden City, Idaho, 83714.
Published in Idaho Statesman on May 10, 2016
Bruce was very creative, highly intelligent, funny, compassionate, and a wonderful husband, father and friend. Bruce and Laurie met while acting in a play together at Boise Little Theater. They had a whirlwind romance and married 6 months later on December 17, 1988. Bruce and Laurie continued their love of Community Theater throughout their marriage. They acted in many shows, and Bruce directed several shows as well, including a show where he directed two of his daughters, Kelsey and Alex.
Bruce loved all sports, but especially football and never missed watching his beloved Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving and never missed a Michigan State game, his alma mater. Everyone Bruce knew probably heard him sing the Michigan State Spartan's fight song on many occasions. Throughout his personal and professional life, Bruce touched many people's lives. He was generous in spirit and he never met a stranger. He was the life of the party! Bruce's laugh was contagious and he was king of the "one liners." Everyone whose lives were touched by Bruce will remember him as the man he truly was—a man who deeply adored his family and friends, a man of incredible faith who loved God and was devoted to serving in different ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and who treasured life to the fullest.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ashley Manor, located on Orchard Avenue, for taking such good care of Bruce for the last two years, and Horizon Hospice for the services provided toward the end of Bruce's life.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 811 S. Latah, Boise, Idaho. A reception will follow.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to Special Olympics Idaho in Bruce's name. Memorial donations can be sent to Special Olympics Idaho, 199 E. 52nd Street, Garden City, Idaho, 83714.
Published in Idaho Statesman on May 10, 2016
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