Bruce Eric Tollefsen

1944 ∼ 2015

Funeral services for Bruce Eric Tollefsen, 71, of Beaumont will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Rev. W.C. Hall officiating. Private interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Bruce was born May 30, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky and passed away June 23, 2015 in Beaumont. He had resided in the Beaumont area since 1967 and retired as store keeper from DuPont Beaumont Works. Bruce loved riding his Harley and was a member of the Harley Owners’ Group (HOG) for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert T. and Genevieve (Larson) Tollefsen. Burce is survived by his brother, Thomas Brian Tollefsen of Kentucky; 3 step-sisters, numerous nieces and nephews and a longtime friend, H. David Leasure of Vidor.

Condolences

Michelle Cody June 29, 2015
So sorry for your loss he was such a sweet soul he will be greatly missed.
Andrew & Beverly Bruno June 29, 2015
Bruce was a wonderful neighbor and a kind and caring man. He will be missed by all that were blessed to have had him in their lives. Andrew & Beverly Bruno
Pam Savant June 29, 2015
Bruce was a very kind man who would always lend a hand. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace.
Keitha Pinnix June 27, 2015
Bruce was a kind Person & Neighbor. Always helping when he could. Just knowing he was down the street was comforting as you knew you could depend on him. I'll never forget Bruce's kindness during Hurricane Rita, when our home was damaged. He was there to help in many ways! God Bless all of Family & Friends!
Karen Seymour June 27, 2015
Karen Seymour lit a candle in memory of Bruce Eric Tollefsen
Zoe Mayes June 26, 2015
Bruce you will be surely missed. I know you had been struggling as of late and I'm so sorry I never made it over to help you go through your house (lol). I'll miss all our phone conversations and the flea market and your jokes. I wish I could have been there to hold your hand. You are home now and suffer no longer. We will meet again some day. Love you Zoe
Zeledon Family June 26, 2015
Bruce was the epitome of a good neighbor. He was friendly, helpful and caring. He would glady do anything you needed and would often stop by to chat. He will be greatly missed and are thoughts are with his family.
Becky Green June 25, 2015
Sending our prayers and condolences to Bruce's family. He was a great friend to myself and my dad Bob. Will really miss hearing all his stories Becky & Bob Green
George & Joycelyn Battles June 25, 2015
Sending PRAYERS of comfort to Bruce's Family at their time of bereavement. We extend our condolences. He was a friendly co-worker at DuPont Beaumont Works who enjoyed making people laugh by his joking antics. RIP Bruce. George & Joycelyn Battles.
Rita Trahan June 24, 2015
He will be truly missed. Bruce was a long time friend of mine for over 30 years! He was a friend who would help anybody do anything. I sorry to say I have not seen Bruce in the last couple of years which is to my sorrow. Bruce could give you a bear hug like no other. He was always a gentlemen and very kind to me. I never heard Bruce say an ugly word about anyone. I have lost another dear friend. And he was friends to all! RIP, love you dear friend, Rita Trahan
Renée Geer Leasure June 24, 2015
Bruce has been family to me for over 30 years. My grandchildren adored him. The Leasure's have lost a dear friend. Bruce will be missed.
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event Celebration of Life

location_on Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702
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schedule Monday, June 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM