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In Memory

Bruce Roman Woodford - Class Of 1976

Bruce Roman Woodford

July 18, 1958 - June 3, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Bruce R. Woodford, 52, was born on July 18, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana. He passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce attended the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison on a full football scholarship and started as defensive tackle. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice. An avid fisherman, Bruce moved to the Bay Area in 1987 and began working for the California Department of Corrections. Bruce worked at San Quentin State Prison for 23 years. Bruce is survived by his wife, Molly; his father, Eustren; and brothers, Leslie, Mark (Akita) and Jason (Christine). Bruce is also survived by his sister and mother-in-law, Elizabeth McCarthy and Molly McCarthy. A memorial service is planned for Friday, June 10th, at the Marin Rod and Gun Club from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (1250 4th Street, Suite 360, Santa Monica, CA 90401; or www.PCF.org) in memory of Bruce Woodford. Bruce's brave and noble spirit will be missed.

Published by South Bend Tribune from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2011.
08/18/2023 JFC