Condolence: Merrilyn, no one touched my father, Gerhard Schmidt’s, life like Bruce did. Bruce walked the talk and made everyone, no matter their position in life or relationship with Christ, feel special and important. Bruce was extraordinary. What a kind and genuine person he was. I will never forget him. Or you.

Condolence: Dear Merrilyn and Family:

I only heard today about Bruce's passing and I wanted to belatedly express my condolences and celebrate how he poured himself out for God's people. A trivial but fond memory is the couple times he exuberantly strapped on the old skates to mix it up with us young guys in pond hockey. We will see him again on the other side! Bless you all.

Richard Bartolo
Atlanta

Condolence: Marilyn and Nehring family.
Rosella & I want to express our condolences upon the going home of Bruce. Due to the many miles that separate us, our interaction has become sparse in recent years. However, we do have cherished memories that commenced in 1963 at Central Pentecostal Bible College. You Marilyn, Bruce, Carol Sirett, and Smitty made up a significant Brandon contribution to the class graduating in ’67.
Bruce was a person of action with strong opinions and convictions. If a church or building project on a stringent budget needed building Bruce could get it done. I believe he built the home-made camper you folks lent us to go on our honey moon.
In our first year of College Bruce came up with the idea that if we students were going to be pastors, teachers and leaders in churches some day we needed some extracurricular practice in public speaking. So, he got a bunch of us together to meet in the chapel to listen to each other give practice talks from the podium. My experience in public speaking was absolutely zero up that point in time. My response was, I’d be glad to come along and listen to others as an encourager, but I was certainly not going to be standing up there to speak. I was not ready for that. We hadn’t had any instruction along that line yet. No!!! That was my story and I was sticking to it. I did not yet know Bruce. He egged me on, got fellow students to do the same. Finally, scared spitless I did it and lived to tell the tale. My delivery was definitely far below par. But he and some of the others reached deeply into the barrel of “constructive criticism” and found something flattering to say. Today I actually enjoy public speaking. But that was when I got to know Bruce as a fun guy who loved a bit of good-natured banter. He knew how to use that twinkle in his eye and beaming smile to get what he wanted done.
He certainly loved the Lord and had a passion to serve the Lord in whatever way his hand could find to do it. Manhattan Beach Camp attenders could certainly attest to that.
We had a most enjoyable visit with you two a few summers ago at your Manhattan Beach home. One thing we have observed, with the kids we went to Bible School with, it seems when we get together we are able to just pick up with the friendship where we left off on many years prior as we revel in catch up. Imagine the fellowship heaven will afford us in the presence of our Lord.
Marilyn, Rosella and I are praying the Lord will be your strong arm of comfort and encouragement during this challenging time of adjustment. His promise is “to be a very present help in times of stress” and he has certainly proven to be faithful in that role.
Could you also extend our condolences to your sister Loraine? We knew Johnny (Hersey) a lot better because he was more in the public eye serving. It will be a difficult time for her as well losing the love of her life. Fortunately, you will be able to comfort each other.
We enjoyed fellowship with your parents as well. I (Phil) remember being in your dad’s milk house many years ago as a Bible School student. Because I grew up on a Dairy Farm I was very intrigued by his awards of Dairying excellence. Your mother was a sweet person as well. It’s a blessing to have a great heritage.
God be with you.
Yours in Christ,
Rosella & Phil, Red Deer, Ab

Condolence: Dear Marilyn,
Just learned of Bruce's passing and I am so sorry for the loss you and your family will be feeling. I am praying for God's presence and comfort for you. It was such a great reunion to have you and Bruce visit us Sirett's in Nanaimo a few years ago. Our memories of each other go back many years to the very important spiritually formative years when we were making decisions and commitments to serve the Lord wherever He would lead. You folks followed through on your commitment to His glory. Bruce has now arrived for His "Well done, thou good and faithful servant".
My thoughts are with you, Marilyn and trying to imagine all the adjustments you will have to make without Bruce. You have so much to offer in ministry yourself and I trust you will find that place of service that satisfies your heart.
When you have a minute in the weeks ahead, I'd love to chat via e-mail or phone if you could forward that number.
May the Lord continue to lead you in the centre of His will. Carol

Condolence: Marilyn Nehring & family,

I had the pleasure of meeting Bruce during the years past, always a joy. Marilyn we passed in the doorways of the hospital and mall, I wanted to reach out but I have walked in your shoes Marilyn, so I kept my silence. One of my biggest pleasures had been the tea down at the camp, which you both shared a passion for. Take care keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

Condolence: Marilyn and Family:
We were so sorry to hear of Pastor Nehring's passing. We have fond memories of his time in Brandon and then King's Park Tabernacle in Winnipeg. Always admired his positive attitude and his willingness to do what he could to further God's ministry.
The two of you made a wonderful contribution to our lives. We now live in Bonney Lake, WA but will always remember his companionship, kindness and "curly hair".
God bless you Marilyn as you continue in God's will and trust you are still singing.
Love,
Ron & Elsie Walker

Condolence: Dear Marilyn & family,
Our sincere sympathy from all of the residents, staff and the management team of Valleyview Care Centre. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May he rest in heavenly peace.

Condolence: Dear Marilyn and family. Our heartfelt sympathy. What a shock to read this. We regret that we won't be at the funeral as we are in B.C. until next week. Ernie has many fond memories of younger years. Bruce has left a legacy of ministry in many places. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: Dear Merrilyn and family.So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Condolence: Dear Merrilyn and family. We are so very sorry for your great loss. We will remember Bruce with fondness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Greg and Jo-Anne