Bruno Della Lucia Obituary (1922 - 2001)

Bruno Della Lucia WEST HAVENa"Bruno was born December 2, 1922 in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Elizabeth and Lodovico Della Lucia. His parents then moved to Utah and purchased a farm in Wilson where they taught Bruno, his sister, Mary and brothers, Orlando (deceased) and Charles the value of a good work ethic. After graduating from Weber High School, he joined the Army in 1943. While stationed in Germany, he met Hildegard Meder. They were married on July 23, 1950. A devoted and loving wife, she passed away October 30, 1997. After leaving the military, he and Hilde returned to Utah where they built their home on the family farm. Together they raised three loving daughters - Karen (Ron) Gardiner, Laurie (Scott) Read, and Heidi (Kevin) Moser, all of Ogden. He retired from Hill Air Force Base in 1973 to begin the most meaningful time of his life, which included farming, indulging his grandchildren, fishing and helping others with his craftsmanship. He loved building things in his workshop and doing anything for anyone anytime while accompanied by his little dog, Tucker. His grandchildren - Nicole, Natalie (Kevin) Harrop, and Hilary Gardiner; Sarah and Lance Read; Clint and Kyle Moser have loving memories of their "Baba" who was always available for babysitting, making snacks and chauffeuring them everywhere. After 70 years of caring for others, a major stroke in 1992 gave us, his family, the opportunity to take care of him. Dad passed away February 23, 2001 surrounded by his loving family. Special thanks to Dr. Brent Williams and the staff at IHC Medical Center for their compassion and support. A graveside memorial will be held at the Ogden City Cemetery, Monday, February 26, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741, or Hospice of Utah, 795-24th Street, Ogden, UT 84401. Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 February 26, 2001 ServiceGraveside 1875 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 February 26, 2001