William "Bruce" Curry

Services will be held July 11, 2022 for Fruita resident, William Bruce Curry. Bruce passed away at his home on July 6, 2022, two days after celebrating his 60th birthday. Services will be held on Monday at 11 am at Martin’s Mortuary. Bruce was born in Craig, CO to Wanda Lu Curry, on July 4, 1962, and adopted by his father, William Guy Curry III, June 23, 1976, when he proudly took his father’s first name. He graduated from Ernest Righetti High School in Santa Maria, CA in 1981. Bruce married Tauna Curry on February 23, 1991. He was preceded in death by his father, William Curry; his mother, Wanda Curry; and brother, Shane Martin. Bruce is survived by his wife, Tauna Curry; daughters, Summer Terry and Candice Curry; 5 grandchildren, Blake and Kaylynn Murray, Kayja Curry, and Mya and Layla Himmerite; and 3 siblings. Burial follows at New Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita. Pallbearers are Blake Murray, Brandon Murray, Nick Atwood, CW Peterson, Jake Payton, Brad Atwood.

Born in Craig, CO, Bruce spent most of his childhood in California until after graduation when he moved back to Craig, where he began what became his lifelong career as an electrician. In 1984, he met the love of his life in the family owned White Horse Inn. Bruce and Tauna moved to California before returning to Colorado, where they raised their two daughters in Fruita. Bruce was a hardworking family man throughout his life. He began working for EC Electric in 1994, where he continued to grow in his trade as an electrician working into his final position as Vice President. He was loved dearly by his family and anyone who had the fortunate opportunity to meet and know him. His love of classic rock continued throughout his life, rocking out in his in truck or back yard whenever he had the chance. His love for his family was unmeasurable and enjoyed spending all his free time with them and close friends. Bruce’s laughter will always be remembered.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinMortuary.com for the Curry family.