Bruce Eric Bleile

Bruce Eric Bleile passed away due to a heart attack on February 10, 2016.
He was born on February 24, 1958 to Martin and Charlotte Vey (Hollinder) Bleile in Bremerton, Washington. Growing up, he loved playing sports such as basketball, baseball and football with his friends. Bruce was also in Scouts, West Bremerton PeeWees, played saxophone in the Coontz Marching Band, did gymnastics and loved fishing with his dad. After West High School, he attended Olympic Collage where he received his ATA degree. He was industrious and always had a job starting at nine years old including yard work, a paper route, The Pancake House, Cranberry Tree, Payless Car Rental at Seatac, and Corey Construction. At age 24 Bruce completed an apprenticeship in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and retired as a Shop 64 General Foreman in 2014. Upon retirement Bruce picked up kite flying with his friends at the ocean. He also became an expert gardener, providing his family and friends with fresh fruit and vegetables all summer. His last venture was making beer and wine.
Bruce married Sue Atkinson in 1980. They had two children, Krista and Jeff. Later he married Shelly Olson on August 28, 1990 bringing Shelly’s son Matthew Clark into the family. Bruce also considered his niece Niki Delvo Read and nephew Dusty Delvo as his own children after the loss of their parents. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Bleile. He is survived by his wife Shelly, his children Krista (Alan) Bleile-Clinton, Jeff (Carolyn) Bleile, Matt Clark, Niki (Josh) Read and Dusty Delvo. His grandchildren are Tayana, Kendall, Shyanne, Sophia, Carter, Chloe, Claire, and great granddaughter Peyton. Bruce is survived by his sister Cheryllynn Bleile, his brothers Craig Bleile, Sjoerd Boersma and his mother Charlotte Vey Bleile as well as his friends Brian Dawson, Maxie McCowan, Brian David and so many more.
Bruce was loved for many of his great qualities. He was a mentor to many and was quick to lend a helping hand. Bruce accepted people as they are and was a joy to spend time with. He had a great sense of humor and was a great hugger. Bruce was known as the “Dogfather” who loved the dogs he adopted throughout his life. Bruce was a huge Seahawks fan and a twenty year season ticket holder since 1996. “GO HAWKS”. He will be missed by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life is a scheduled for 2pm Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Rill Chapel (1151 Mitchell Ave, Port Orchard). We are encouraging everyone to wear casual attire with Seahawk colors. The family asks that memorial donations be made in Bruce’s name to Kitsap Humane Society or a charity of your choice.