We Remember

BARNARD, Bruce
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It is with mixed emotions we said goodbye to our father and grandfather Bruce Barnard on November 17, 2020 after several years of declining health. He will be truly missed by his four children: Christie, Adrienne, Hayden and Landyn and his two grandsons’: Charlie (Adrienne) and Lennon (Hayden). He is also survived by his sister Gail in Calgary.
Bruce and his family along with his ever-entrepreneurial spirit moved to Kelowna in 1969 and sometimes with partners, often without, started the AutoMart, King Farouk’s, Kitchen Niche, Coffee Tea and Spice and the Roller Rec. He managed The Boardwalk, Flintstones, Wild Waters and Dabber’s Bingo Hall. All this just a fraction of his business adventures.
Ever the tease and always jokester he is fondly remembered by so many, and we thank all of you for your kind condolences. Hopefully next summer when Covid has abated we can get together and celebrate his life. He is gone now but then many will remember his famous tag line – “There is no prize for being last”.
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I met Bruce many years ago when I was in the Automotive business. At any given time when we would run into each other, we would both smile because we were happy to see each other..My condolences to all of the family and friends of Bruce.
I worked for Bruce at the RollerRec and the Boardwalk, and will always remember him for his sense of humour and wit. Lars
Sincere sympathy to family. Had the pleasure of working with Bruce in the early 80’s . Always enthusiastic and very entrepreneuring.
My deepest sympathies to all who loved Bruce, he truly was one of a kind.. He really related to and connected with so many of us, people of all ages, inspiring many along the way. Warmest Condolences to his children, grandchildren and his entire extended family and friends. May his spirit rest in eternal peace.
So I just got some heart-wrenching news that Bruce Bernard just passed away .. my deepest condolences to the Bernard family ♥️ .. had the best times at the roller rink both of them .and I’m sure a lot of us went there .. Bruce was a great guy. Worked for him at the boardwalk and Flintstones .. and helped out a little at Wild Waters slids too … Best of my youth ill always have the best memories of that … So for Bruce I’m sending a last song of the nigth for you my friend … It’s Trooper. Were Here For A Good Time Not A Long Time 😭🙏💓 Thank you for always being there ! Feel free to leave a message on the bottom of your memories.
Sending sincere condolences to Bruce’s family. A long time friend, from the Roller rec, and medical clinics, until I retired and lost touch. He loved to bring us gifts and I still have some coffee mugs with a liquor logo on them. He could make us laugh with his unique humor. Sincerely Mona
Sorry to read about Bruce’s passing. I worked with Bruce many years ago. He definitely was a entrepreneur. He taught me a lot, A friend that I lost contact with many years ago.
My deapest condolence to his family.
Adrian Bennett