Bruce Uridge

Bruce Uridge was born August 11th, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hemoved to Kalamazoo at the age of six with his Father and Mother,Laurence and Ida, and siblings by birth order: Diane, Laurence (Bud),Nancy, And Thomas.He attended the old Kalamazoo Central High School, graduated fromWestern Michigan University, and would later graduate from ThomasCooley Law School as a member of its first graduating class. Bruceearned academic notoriety from his classmates (and later by a changeof attendance requirements) as he was known as the deuce, then theace, and finally the joker.He would spend a short three years in Illinois where he found hisbride of 46 1/2 years, Margaret. They would return to Kalamazoo, andadopt a baby boy, David.Bruce practiced as an attorney since 1976. He later specialized inmediation for a number of area counties. During that time he enjoyedbasketball, golf, and found his favorite sport of bowling. Hefrequented every bowling alley in the area, especially Holiday andContinental lanes.Bruce left Kalamazoo in 2009, semi-retiring, and completely retiringin 2014 only when he discovered the level of his illness.He passed away peacefully, on March 31st, after having expressed hislove to family and friends.Bruce will be remembered most for his humor and charm, where he couldbring a humorous twist to almost any circumstance. His ability tolight up a room will be remembered fondly by his family, friends, andcolleagues. The world is a little less bright without him, but he litit up so much when he was here it will be brighter because of him.Bruce is survived by his wife Margaret, son David, his wife Megan,granddaughter Reese, his siblings Diane, husband Jim Bartoo, Sister inlaw Sue Uridge, Nancy, husband Howard Jennings, and Thomas. Bruce willbe greeted in heaven by his parents, and brothers Bud and Bobby.We love and miss you, and live to see you again.Friends and Family will be received at Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo MI 49008 (269)343-6156, on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 5-8pm with a scripture service at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street, will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8am. Interment to follow mass at Mt Olivet Cemetery.