Bruce Allen Nordwick Sr. went home to be with the lord on October 27th, 2017 after a long hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children when he made his journey home. Bruce was born on November 16th, 1955 to Ellis John Nordwick and Helen Claire Blevins in Poplar, MT. Bruce attended Poplar Schools but later graduated from Brockton High School in 1974. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1976. He was meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal and went through sea school and served on the USS Independence in the Mediterranean and other ports being honorably discharged in 1978. Bruce returned home and met the love of his life and his best friend, Mary Ellen Reddog. They were married on November 15th, 1980 and to this union they had 3 children Lori Jo (Doug) Rakstad, Ryan Lee (Doug) Marottek, Bruce (Maureen) Nordwick, Jr. Bruce loved construction work, earning his AAS Degree in building trades. He could do just about anything in that field, he was a jack of all trades. He was a hard worker and took pride in all his work. He worked in the family business and made his living working in construction. In his downtime he loved spending time with his family. He especially adored his grandchildren, 9 granddaughters, Taylor, Randi & Rachael Azure, Blayke Rakstad, Dusti, Rylee & Dylan Marottek, Morgen & Braelyn Nordwick, 1 grandson Greyson Nordwick and 1 great grandson Canyon Gray Hawk. Bruce had a great sense of humor and loved to tease and play tricks on his grandchildren, they all inherited his crazy sense of humor. Bruce always had a positive outlook on life and was a humble man.
Bruce is survived by his wife Mary, his children Lori Jo, Ryan Lee & Bruce Jr., granddaughters, Taylor, Randi, Rachael, Blayke, Dusti, Rylee, Dylan, Morgen, Braelyn, Grandson Greyson and great grandson Canyon. His brothers, John (Gwyn) Nordwick of Helena, MT, Tom (Jill) Nordwick of Uvalde, TX, Joe Nordwick of Boston, MA, sisters, Mary (Todd) Dewire of Tuscarora, PA, LeAnne (Frank) Kenny of Deerfield Beach, FL, Jodie (Jack) Fields of Wisconsin, Marci Nordwick of Tuscarora, PA and numerous neices, nephews and relatives. He is preceeded in death by his parents John & Helen, Brothers Bill & Earl, sisters Kay & Helene Nordwick.
Bruce we will forever cherish every memory we had and you will continue to live on in our hearts forever until we meet again.
A prayer service will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Montana. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Assembly of God Church in Poplar, Montana. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery in Poplar, Montana.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 31, 2017
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer St.
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Wednesday November 1, 2017
Assembly of God Church
US Hwy 2
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 31, 2017
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer St.
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Wednesday November 1, 2017
Assembly of God Church
US Hwy 2
Poplar, Montana 59255
Kathleen Ventura says
My sincere condolences to Mary and family. Bruce was a kind hearted man with a wonderful family . Bruce is now face to face with our savior Jesus. He is walking on the streets of gold as the Angels of God escorts him to his mansion.
Although it is a sad time for family and friends I know the Lord welcomed him in with open arms and said, “Welcome home my son”
Mary my heart and prayers are with you.
James BigHorn says
My prayers to the family.
Ken & Carla Damon says
Prayers of comfort to Mary and family. So sorry to here about Bruce.
Keeta Clemens says
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with all of the families.
Karla Ricker says
Prayers for Mary and family. My deepest condolences to you.
Ann Bollmann says
76 S Gate Dr My condolences. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Terry McAnally says
Our condolences to all of Bruce’s family and friends. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all as you move through this time of grieving.
Kathryn Reddies says
My prayers to all of Bruce’s family
June Hagadone says
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Mary and Todd Dewire says
Your family is In our prayers. “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
Robyn Baker & Family says
Mary and Family – so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs.
Jason & Nathelle Frederick says
We send our deepest condolences and we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Sacramenta Landrum says
To the family and friends of Bruce please accept my deepest condolences. You will be reunited with him again right here on a brand new Paradise Earth under Jesus Christ Kingdom rule that you pray to come in the Lord’s Prayer no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21:1-4 jw.org.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
May the Lord comfort you in your time of grief. God be with you all.
Gay & Brian Pennington says
So sorry for the loss of Bruce. You have my deepest condolences. May God be with you all. Take care Mary and family as he isn’t suffering no more and is in heaven looking down on you. From Gay Stephanie Pennington
Carol Malloch says
my condolence to your family, I was not aware Bruce had passed on.