He was born on September 21, 1926 in Dayton Ohio to Thomas W. and Lyla (Goodson) Coleman. Bruce was proceeded in death by his parents and older brother, Thomas W. Coleman, Jr.
After graduating from Howe Military School in 1945 he served in World War II as an infantry platoon leader, stationed in both Japan and Korea. After his military discharge Bruce received his Bachelor's Degree from Hillsdale College. Early in his career he worked in Personnel for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit MI. In 1960 Bruce moved with his wife, Jean, and their three children to Hudson, MI. Bruce established the Coleman Foundation, a residential facility in Hudson for developmentally disabled women. They later established a similar facility for men. Bruce and Jean considered working with and advocating for the developmentally disabled as their life work. He and Jean have been active in local community affairs for many years and very much enjoyed small town life. Additionally, he and Jean have been active members of the First Congregational Church since moving to Hudson, serving in many positions at the church. Bruce had many long-term and deep friendships and he will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of a good meal with family and friends.
One of Bruce's many proud accomplishments, with his good friend Jim Findlay, is the Hudson Patriot Memorial honoring the members of the Military and other American Patriots. He was also a member in good standing with 55 years of continuous membership and Meritorious Service at the Hannan-Colvin American Legion-Post #180 in Hudson. Bruce had an active interest in the American Civil war and he thoroughly enjoyed researching his family history and involvement in that war through his paternal great-grandfather's family tree. He worked with others in the community to restore and refurbish Civil War veteran's grave sites at the Maple Grove Cemetery. Bruce was an avid gardener and friends & family were happy to receive the fruits of his labors.
After graduating from Howe Military School in 1945 he served in World War II as an infantry platoon leader, stationed in both Japan and Korea. After his military discharge Bruce received his Bachelor's Degree from Hillsdale College. Early in his career he worked in Personnel for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit MI. In 1960 Bruce moved with his wife, Jean, and their three children to Hudson, MI. Bruce established the Coleman Foundation, a residential facility in Hudson for developmentally disabled women. They later established a similar facility for men. Bruce and Jean considered working with and advocating for the developmentally disabled as their life work. He and Jean have been active in local community affairs for many years and very much enjoyed small town life. Additionally, he and Jean have been active members of the First Congregational Church since moving to Hudson, serving in many positions at the church. Bruce had many long-term and deep friendships and he will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of a good meal with family and friends.
One of Bruce's many proud accomplishments, with his good friend Jim Findlay, is the Hudson Patriot Memorial honoring the members of the Military and other American Patriots. He was also a member in good standing with 55 years of continuous membership and Meritorious Service at the Hannan-Colvin American Legion-Post #180 in Hudson. Bruce had an active interest in the American Civil war and he thoroughly enjoyed researching his family history and involvement in that war through his paternal great-grandfather's family tree. He worked with others in the community to restore and refurbish Civil War veteran's grave sites at the Maple Grove Cemetery. Bruce was an avid gardener and friends & family were happy to receive the fruits of his labors.
He was born on September 21, 1926 in Dayton Ohio to Thomas W. and Lyla (Goodson) Coleman. Bruce was proceeded in death by his parents and older brother, Thomas W. Coleman, Jr.
After graduating from Howe Military School in 1945 he served in World War II as an infantry platoon leader, stationed in both Japan and Korea. After his military discharge Bruce received his Bachelor's Degree from Hillsdale College. Early in his career he worked in Personnel for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit MI. In 1960 Bruce moved with his wife, Jean, and their three children to Hudson, MI. Bruce established the Coleman Foundation, a residential facility in Hudson for developmentally disabled women. They later established a similar facility for men. Bruce and Jean considered working with and advocating for the developmentally disabled as their life work. He and Jean have been active in local community affairs for many years and very much enjoyed small town life. Additionally, he and Jean have been active members of the First Congregational Church since moving to Hudson, serving in many positions at the church. Bruce had many long-term and deep friendships and he will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of a good meal with family and friends.
One of Bruce's many proud accomplishments, with his good friend Jim Findlay, is the Hudson Patriot Memorial honoring the members of the Military and other American Patriots. He was also a member in good standing with 55 years of continuous membership and Meritorious Service at the Hannan-Colvin American Legion-Post #180 in Hudson. Bruce had an active interest in the American Civil war and he thoroughly enjoyed researching his family history and involvement in that war through his paternal great-grandfather's family tree. He worked with others in the community to restore and refurbish Civil War veteran's grave sites at the Maple Grove Cemetery. Bruce was an avid gardener and friends & family were happy to receive the fruits of his labors.
After graduating from Howe Military School in 1945 he served in World War II as an infantry platoon leader, stationed in both Japan and Korea. After his military discharge Bruce received his Bachelor's Degree from Hillsdale College. Early in his career he worked in Personnel for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit MI. In 1960 Bruce moved with his wife, Jean, and their three children to Hudson, MI. Bruce established the Coleman Foundation, a residential facility in Hudson for developmentally disabled women. They later established a similar facility for men. Bruce and Jean considered working with and advocating for the developmentally disabled as their life work. He and Jean have been active in local community affairs for many years and very much enjoyed small town life. Additionally, he and Jean have been active members of the First Congregational Church since moving to Hudson, serving in many positions at the church. Bruce had many long-term and deep friendships and he will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of a good meal with family and friends.
One of Bruce's many proud accomplishments, with his good friend Jim Findlay, is the Hudson Patriot Memorial honoring the members of the Military and other American Patriots. He was also a member in good standing with 55 years of continuous membership and Meritorious Service at the Hannan-Colvin American Legion-Post #180 in Hudson. Bruce had an active interest in the American Civil war and he thoroughly enjoyed researching his family history and involvement in that war through his paternal great-grandfather's family tree. He worked with others in the community to restore and refurbish Civil War veteran's grave sites at the Maple Grove Cemetery. Bruce was an avid gardener and friends & family were happy to receive the fruits of his labors.
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