GRAND PRAIRIE-Bruce Huntington Rogers passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the age of 63.
Celebration of life: to be announced due to Covid 19
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bruce’s memory to Doberman Rescue of North Texas, 2021 Rock Creek Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Bruce was born Thursday, May 3, 1956 in Kingston, Frontenge, Canada to Douglas Herbert and Beverley Joan Huntington Rogers. Bruce attended LaSalle School, Canada; CMR… College Militaire Royal, RMC…Royal Military College, Sublieutenant, Canada, and graduated with honors in Chemical Engineer /Nuclear option; European Institute for Business (MBA); SMU-Law School-Magna Cum Laude, order of the Coif. He worked for Ray Chem Corporation, Scott Douglas, Cantey Hanger and Brown Dean Law.
Bruce always welcomed everyone in his home and heart. He loved cooking and entertaining. He was a doting and indulgent husband to his wife’s many animals and projects. A devoted father to his son, Ben and many Dobermans over the years. He was well known for his “Moosemilk” beverage served at the annual Christmas party. Bruce enjoyed traveling and working with Doberman Rescue of North Texas, which he co-founded with his wife, Julie. During their world travels and adventures, they made many friends in other countries as well and enjoyed visiting them.
Bruce is preceded in death by his father, Douglas Herbert Rogers.
Survivors: Wife of 38 years, Julia Munford; son, James Benjamin Rogers; mother, Beverley Rogers; sister, Gillian Haley (Rogers) and Robin Rogers; and his beloved dogs, Kenny and Katie.
Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home
425 S. Henderson St.
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Tracy Kennedy-Shanks
We are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a beautiful human. Generous, funny, and special. Dinner and red wine around your huge dining table with everyone including the pooches will continue to be a great memory. You both always generously invited and included, handed me a beer and cracked jokes and told funny stories. He will be sadly missed. With love Tracy and Glen from Australia
Ray and Kathey Treadway
So sorry for the families loss, Sending prayers to comfort your pain of losing a wonderful man
Cindy Christensen
Julie, what a beautiful tribute to Bruce. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were warmed by his kind, generous and fun loving spirit.
Rosanna
Julie and Family;
Words fail to express my sorrow for your loss. My heart goes out to you. It is an honor to have known Bruce. He will live on in our hearts and he will not ever be forgotten. Know that you are in my thoughts, and I pray that God will grant you serenity and peace.
Rosanna
Duane and Marion Thiel
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.
You will be missed beyond measure.
Thank you for all you have done to support Doberman rescue. Parents of Treasure, Ginger, Ruby and Cocoa.
joseph nassef
Joe and laura nassef
Bruce was a kind soul with a larger than life heart. He was always kind to me and generous
May he rest in peace surrounded by lots of Dobie’s
Shari Gantz
Julie we were so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. He was always fun to be around and wished we had gotten to spend more time with him. Praying you, Ben and your family feel God’s comfort during this time. Prayers and love, Brent and Shari.
Margaret Lehmberg
the bridge is partying BIG Bruce Rogers style now, surrounded by the Dobermans and great joy, restored to good health and bigger than life he is forever safe. May you always feel his presence, know his love and never walk alone. May the peace of God surround you and may you always know your friends and family have your back and are here for you. RIP Bruce, Julie we’re so very sorry for your loss.
Marian Buehler
Bruce was married to my best friend and adopted sister Julie. We were each other’s maids of honor and they were our Texas family. We spent many hours and Thanksgivings at Doberman Rescue. Bruce was one of the most intelligent people I’ve known. He also had a fabulous sense of humor. We never expected Bruce to leave so soon. I feel so heartbroken that he was taken so young. Thank God Julie has a great support system in Ben, Geneve, Forest and the Doberman volunteer family. Julie is constantly on my mind.
Peggy Brown
Julie and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Bill and Willi LaMedica
We want to express our sincere condolences to Julie and family. We had no idea that when we brought our first transport at Margo’s request, the huge impact Bruce and Julie would make on our retired life. Instead of quietly being retired we have spent the last 5 years saving Dobermans. We are forever grateful you made us feel welcome. Bruce had a life well spent and not in vain now Rest In Peace you are forever missed.
Sabrina
It’s still so hard to believe that after 15 years of seeing Bruce’s smiling face and cheery welcoming “Hello!” when I walk thru the door will no longer be there. He was the best at welcoming everyone, cooking, great conversations and witty sarcasm. I’ll miss the talks, the back and forth banter and how emotional Bruce always got when dogs & matters of the heart were being discussed. Doberman’s in need have been so lucky to have Bruce advocate for them all these years, pouring his heart, soul and life into finding them forever homes. Things just won’t be the same without him.
Sending love & wishing for peace and comfort for Julie, Ben & all that loved Bruce dearly.
Sylvia Lucas Macomber
Sincere condolences to you Julie and Ben and the rest of the family on the passing of Bruce. Hard to conceive that such a vital person is gone but memories will continue.
Benjamin Michael Bledsoe
Julie, Ben, and family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. Bruce will be forever missed. You are all in my prayers.
Suzanne Cornelius
Julie, you and Bruce are two of the sweetest, kindest, and most generous people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. The times spent at your home and the rescue were among the happiest of my life. You and Bruce through your hard work and devotion have enriched the lives of so many people. Martha, Ryan, and I have been blessed beyond measure by each and every “best friend” that you placed in our home through adoption. Bruce was a special man and we grieve with you and Ben for your loss. I’m glad to know that you are surrounded by friends who love you, especially Trail Boss Forrest. Please know that we are praying for you Julie, Ben, and Bruce’s family, that you will be consoled and know peace.
Frank Vagi
Julie, My heart felt condolences, Bruce and I were class mates some 44 years ago, it feels like yesterday, I hope you take some solace in knowing that Bruce was special, I suspect you know that already, especially after 38 years, I know it would be hard for me to loose my partner of 38 years as well, please take care and accept our love and prayers.
Don & Jan Michael
We are so sad to hear this news. We met Bruce only once, when we adopted our Doberman, and his patience and calm amidst the commotion of having ten people wanting to meet and adopt a doberman, all at the same time, impressed us. We were able to get a feel for his nature by observing how much the scared, silly doberman that we adopted loved him. What he has done for so many discarded and hopeless Dobies is a testimony to his character. May he rest in peace, and may how he lived his life be credited to him.
Jamie Hanna
Julie,
I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope Bruce had some comfort in his last days. He and I shared our Chem Eng studies at RMC, then saw a lot of each other after graduation, in Toronto where he worked for Imperial Oil (Exxon). With his move to Calgary, we saw much less of each other, but your name started to dominate our conversations. I am glad you and Bruce had so many good years together. While you have many people around you to comfort you, there is nothing better than a dog (2) to snuggle up to in your time of need.
Jamie
Joann JoJo Rodrígues
Julie,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Bruce will always be in our hearts and so will you. Two amazing people that made the world a better place. You not only saved dobermans, you save people and you help others every chance you get. Every time I came to volunteer, you guys would invite us to stay and eat or hang out. Even on holidays you brought us together. If we had a problem, you helped us solve it. You and Bruce will always be family to myself and so many more. People like you two, live in our hearts for ever.
May your soul RIP Bruce Rogers
Dan Dubin
I was shocked and saddened today to learn through Facebook that Bruce had recently passed away. Bruce and I grew up together in the same neighborhood of Kingston, and I have many fond memories of him from those days, sailing on the St. Lawrence, canoeing on the Lakes north of Kingston, and generally enjoying the great outdoors. Bruce was an excellent small boat sailor, having taken several courses at the Royal Military College where his father taught, and he was absolutely fearless even in gale-force winds and whitecaps. I never had so much fun in a boat as when he took the tiller out on the river. Bruce was a good friend.
My sincere condolences to Gillian, Robin and Beverley (“Mrs. Rogers” as she was known to me in my youth), and to his Texas family.