"Where do we begin? Mr. Bruce has been a loyal customer of ours for over a decade. It's been so long that I felt we had officially hit the, dare I say it, Friendship Mark. We always knew that picking up and dropping off his vehicle or even placing a reminder call, came with a joke and a barrel of laughter. Adam always knew his quips and exactly how he wanted his vehicle done. All I would hear is "Bruce doesn't like or Bruce likes" and I knew to follow those instructions to the letter. I said to Adam yesterday that I don't think we've ever seen Mr. Bruce with shoes on. It was just a random thought among many we've had about Bruce since learning of his passing this week. Your smile, your humor, and your joy will definitely be missed. Thank you for being such a bright spot in a sometimes gloomy world. "
In loving memory of
Bruce A. Foley
April 7, 1949 - January 13, 2024
Bruce Foley age 74, of Ames, died at Mary Greeley Medical Center on January 13, 2024 with his wife by his side. A gathering of friends and family will be 5- 7:00 p.m. Friday, Jan 19 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.
Bruce Foley was born on April 7, 1949, in Ames, Iowa the son of William and Mildred Schockey Foley. He married Sonja Ann Lee on March 27, 1976, in Story City, Iowa. He graduated from Ames High School. Bruce served in the US Army. Bruce started his career as a mobile home salesman for Mo-Mart. He then sold cars for George White Chevrolet, Jim Wagner Nissan and ended his career at Willey Ford in Ames.
Bruce is survived by his wife Sonja Foley, his daughters, Brandi, and Amber Foley a brother, Kirk "Douglas" (Jean) Foley and their son Justin Foley, and sister-in-law Melanie Lee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece Amanda Foley,
Online condolences may be directed to: grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Sonja and girls, I am so sorry to learn of Bruce's passing. He was always a delightful person to talk to and I know he was a loving and supportive husband and father. My prayers are with you. Ann Coppernoll "
"Amber, So sorry to hear of your dad?s passing. It?s never easy to lose a parent, no matter their age or yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Susan& Allen Knapp"
"Kirk and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. The loss of a sibling is always difficult. "
"To Bruce's wife and family, My heartfelt sympathies to each of you on the deep loss of your beloved husband, dad, etc. Bruce sold me 1 of my many vehicles over the decades. His dad taught me how to issue overdimention/overweight permits for the IOWA DOT for the trucking industry when I worked full-time as a highway maintenance secretary! That was quite the experience I'd rather not remember. I saw and visited Bruce at the Fareway N. store or parking lot this past year and got caught up on his life/surgeries, etc. RIP BRUCE as you join your folks and other loved ones/friends. May God comfort each of you now and in the days, months, and years ahead. No one can take the wonderful memories in your heart and mind. If you have videos or Bruce on audio, play them often when you miss Bruce the most; it helps, I know 1st hand. Betty Gordon, Ames "