Bruce Terkelsen

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Bruce Marius Terkelsen of North Saanich, British Columbia on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 due to heart failure complications. He will be eternally adored and remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Bruce is predeceased by his mother Joyce Terkelsen. He is survived by Kay, his loving wife and best friend of 54 years, son Guy Terkelsen (Maxine), daughter Kenna Bilek (Roman), and grandchildren Paul, Tyler, Colin, Samantha and Sarah and great-grandchildren Logan and Ella. Bruce enjoyed both a city and country upbringing, growing up in Burnaby, but spending many wonderful summers on the family farm in Armstrong where he developed his love for horses. In his teens and early adult years, he was an avid participant in many sports, as well as a volunteer coach. His love of sports was recognized in 2009 with an induction in the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame for his South Burnaby high school senior basketball teams 1953 provincial championship. Bruce was a loyal and respected 35-year member of the RCMP, joining directly after graduation. During his much-loved police career, he was stationed in various locations throughout BC, including Kamloops, Armstrong, Ashcroft, Nelson Subdivision, Surrey, Chilliwack, Vancouver, Merritt, and Victoria. Following his retirement from the Force in 1989, he worked for 10 more years with the Provincial Liquor Control and Licencing Branch. Although Bruce enjoyed travelling both locally and abroad in his retirement years, many happy hours were spent with Kay in their beautiful garden. Bruce left a positive impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him. He will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and volunteers of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital for their compassionate care. Celebrating Bruces Life - Please join our family as we gather to honour and remember Bruce and share treasured stories and fond memories of his love, loyalty and dedication to family, friends and career. Refreshments will be served. Click above on Service Schedule for details.