11/1/2009 Diane Botner (lLas Vegas , Nevada) Bruins Family, Our thougghts and prayers are with you all. I have so many wonderful memories of your parents while we were growing up. They brought lots of smiles and so many memories, which will always be with us. My love and paryers to all of you. I cant say something about one without the other. Diane,Junice&Amber Botner

11/2/2009 Annette Beard (Watford City, ND) Dear Friends, My sincere sympathies to your family at this time. LLoyd was a wonderful person and I very much enjoyed him during his stay at eh GSH. God all of you and remember he will not be forgotten. Love and Sympathy Ann & Glen Beard

11/2/2009 Tim and Dair, Joe, Molly (Louisville, KY) To the entire Bruins family: So sorry to hear about Uncle Lloyd. The thing I remember most about him was his hearty, booming laugh that came loud and often. He also had a stern voice that was equally booming but not heard nearly as often (thank goodness because there would have many more pairs of soiled underwear). We'll miss him very much, and I'm sorry we won't be able to be there for his funeral. Our best to all of you. Much Love, Tim, Dair, Joe, and Molly Mathistad

11/4/2009 Rhonda Mathistad (Minot, ND) Lloyd will be missed!! I remember how well I was treated by the Bruins/Mathistad's on Lloyd & Borghild's 50th wedding anniversary: I met you all for the very first time... by myself...it meant alot!!!!!!!!!! :) Lloyd's stories will be missed...but now he's in heaven dancing with Borghild!! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!!!! God bless!!

11/4/2009 Maple View Staff (Bismarck, North Dakota) The Family of Lloyd Bruins; Our deepest sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time. Lloyd truly was a special man and touched the hearts of all of us here at Maple View. Thank you for sharing Lloyd with us over the past year and a half. He is already sadly missed and we will all cherish our time we had with him. The staff and management at Maple View Memory Care Community

11/4/2009 Philip Smith (Guilford, Connecticut) My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Lloyd's family during this time. Though I was seldom near enough to visit, I always enjoyed visiting with him when there was an opportunity. I remember talking with him during the 1995 Bruins reunion in Montana. My mother, Marie, and he had a really nice visit then. They both had fond memories of their growing up years and some times after. Philip Smith

11/5/2009 Gordon and Anne Bruins (Medicine Hat, Alberta) Our deepest sympathy goes to all of the Lloyd Bruins family. I met Lloyd in 1947 when my father, Gunster, took us on our first trip to meet his cousins in North Dakota and when Lloyd brought his family to Alberta a few years later. Dad and Lloyd formed a fond relationship over the years. Anne and I remember the two of them riding all around the yard in Lloyd’s brand new Versatile four wheel drive tractor in 1967. My folks so enjoyed attending Lloyd and Borghild’s 50th wedding anniversary. Anne and I remember Lloyd’s story telling and how he proudly showed us his gold putter and his bow hunting trophy mule deer. I last saw him at Borghild’s funeral and we regret that we are unable to attend his. We, too, will miss him. Our prayers are with you all today. Anne and Gordon Bruins

11/5/2009 Diane (Chitwood) Netter (Portland, Oregon) How sorry I was to learn of Lloyd's passing. Through the years I heard many stories from Dad about Lloyd (always funny and with respect for him). They had a true friendship on earth, and I am sure it is continuing in heaven. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

11/6/2009 Dale Smith (Arlington, TX) I was sad to hear of Uncle Loyd's passing. He was a great man. He always seemed to be laughing and helping others around him have a good time. He and Aunt Borghild are probably sharing a good laugh right now. I pray that God will comfort all those who are mourning the loss of their dearly loved. Dale Smith

11/8/2009 Elaine Mattison Loerh (Three Rivers, Ca) Bruins Family I received the "Farmer" yesterday and I was surprised to see Lloyd's obit. I alwasys thought of him as a very active person. My sympathies and prayers are with you. Always Elaine Mattison Loerch

11/17/2009 Stu & Marilyn Stenseth (Bismarck, ND) We were so sorry to hear of your dad's death. It was good that you were able to spend time with him this summer. It is not easy to lose a parent. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stu and Marilyn