Obituaries

HAGBLOM, Bruce Gunnar

Bruce Gunnar Hagblom of Kelowna passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 76.
Bruce will be missed by his wife Yvonne of 55 years, their 3 children Jen, Sue (Dale Strymecki), David (Kara), and his 6 grandchildren, Cassie, Stephanie, Tessa, Danielle, Erik, and Yvaine. His family was a central part of his life and he worked hard to provide for them, and he loved to tease his grandchildren with his dry sense of humor.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents Gunnar and Hilma, and his sister Edith. He is survived by his sister Sylvia (Paul Pierron), and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Bruce moved his family from Coquitlam, BC, where he was born and raised, to Kelowna in 1981. His intelligence and acute business sense helped Bruce and Yvonne start and successfully run the following businesses throughout the years: BC Belting, Five H Sales, The Rite Connection, and DSC Sales until days before his passing. He was passionate about providing exceptional customer service and he built long standing relationships in the Industrial Belting & Hose industry throughout Western Canada.
Bruce loved hunting and fishing, and he was an avid golfer with a long-standing membership at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club.
Bruce

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/hagblom-bruce-gunnar/

Condolence Messages

Oct 13, 2019
Yvonne, I'm just finding out. So sorry! It has been a while, but I'll never forget his laugh.

Tim Chatham
Apr 20, 2019
Bruce was fellow golfer and in business always a great and interesting guy to deal with.

Mike Fredrickson
Apr 13, 2019
Yvonne and Family; So sorry to hear that Bruce has passed away. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our Dad; Eric; thought so highly of Bruce as a businessman and both he and our Mom enjoyed the times you would come to visit them. Take care!

Wally & Sue Fleischhacker
Apr 13, 2019
Traveled many times with Bruce through the Okanagan and the Kootenays. He knew everyone in the conveyor belt and rubber business and I learned a lot from this man, he will truly be missed. Gary Bonner
Apr 11, 2019
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Always did a great job for us and could be counted on in a emergency. Enjoyed conversations with him as well as the odd game of golf. My sincere condolences.

Wynn Whitfield
Apr 11, 2019
Yvonne and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Bruce... I remember many happy times on the ball diamonds when our girls were playing ball. Also the end of season parties hosted at your lovely home , the girls especially enjoyed that pool!

Gone much too soon..

Susan Marshall
Apr 11, 2019
My sincerest condolences to Yvonne and family. Bruce has been on my mind a lot lately. Remembering the days of belt repairs and replacements and all of our hosing needs at the old Plywood Plant . Rest In Peace Bruce, a loss of a good man, You will be missed.

Willi Lange
Apr 10, 2019
Yvonne and family. I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Susie