BERTE Bruce

“The Road has come to an end”
MR. BRUCE JOHN BERTE, beloved husband of Mrs. Reta Berte, of Coalhurst, AB. passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Bruce was the loving father of son Randy Berte (Sue) of Lethbridge, daughters Taralyn Berte (Dave) of Lethbridge and Loralie (Tate) Baker of Magrath, Alberta. He is survived by his loving grandchildren Cole Berte and Taelan Baker of Magrath, also his sisters Delores and Joyce Berte, numerous nieces and nephews as well as his faithful companion Justice. Bruce was predeceased by his sister Beverly and parents Arthur and Margaret Berte. Born and raised in the Lethbridge area, Bruce was an avid fan of big motors, fast cars and big rigs. This love took him down the road across the USA and Canada in his black Kenworth “BJ Berte Trucking”. He was always seen with his dog Ty and in later years Justice. Bruce dearly loved his family and was lovingly called “Bumpler” by his grandchildren. As a young man Bruce’s love for big motors and fast cars found him doing burnouts at the Pearce airport, and drag racing at Sheppard Raceway in Calgary and Spokane. In later years his dream was to once more race with his 64 Chevy Malibu car – a dream that was never fulfilled. Cremation to take place at Cornerstone Funeral Home, ashes to be spread at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. In memory of Bruce donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada – 3100, 246 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 3C8 or the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta – 404 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0H8. A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Glenda Wert Officiating.
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