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Bruce Tempel, PhD held a faculty position at the University of Washington from 1988 until 2017, and passed away in September 2021. In this time of loss, his family, friends, and colleagues wish to make a shared space to allow those who remember him with respect and affection to share with one another. For more: https://bltempelmemorial.carr…

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Dr. Bruce L Tempel died in Bozeman, Montana on September 11, 2021 from Alzheimer’s disease. Bruce was born in Colfax, WA to Dr. William Tempel and Gertrude Frost Tempel. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1974. He was married to Susan O’Hara from 1983-1991 and Sarah Shannon from 1993-2007. Bruce had one child, Flora Shannon Tempel, born in 1995, who was the light of his life. Flora and Sarah supported Bruce as Alzheimer’s changed …

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Born

April 21st, 1956
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Graduated from high school

1974
Colfax, WA
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Got married to Sarah Shannon

1993
Seattle, WA

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Cause of death

Alzheimer's

Method of disposition

Cremation

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