Barbara A. Bruce, 75, of Perrysburg, passed away November 17, 2021, at St Luke’s Hospital. She was born on July 12, 1946, in Toledo, to Elizabeth (Zazzi) and Earl Westfall. She graduated from Bowsher High School in 1965 and continued her education at Davis College. She married Ronald Bruce on July 6, 1968, and together raised their sons.
Professionally, Barbara worked at various auto dealerships in the Toledo area, including the last 28 years of ∏ her career at Franklin Park Lincoln, retiring in 2014. Barbara enjoyed painting pottery, parasailing and spoiling her grandchildren, who she had a strong love for. She was passionate about celebrating the Christmas season and built many holiday memories with her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronald Bruce; sons, Ron (Erika) Bruce Jr. and Gregory (Julia) Bruce; grandchildren, Meghan, Connor, Mason and Violet Bruce; nephew, David Roberts, and niece, Lisa Waugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Joanne Roberts.
Friends were received at Sujkowski Walker Funeral Home, Rossford (419-666-1566) on Monday, November 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. A memorial Mass was at St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg, on Tuesday, November 23, at 10:30 a.m. Burial was private. Online condolences may be left at walkerfuneralhome.com.