Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Hodges, Bruce  May 4, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Bruce Hodges
3/13/1942 - 5/4/2005

A Celebration of Life and a Memorial service will be held on Monday, May 9, at 
11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 4901 California Ave. and 
Marella for Bruce Hodges, age 63, who passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2005. 

Bruce was born in Bakersfield on March 13, 1942, to George and Velma Hodges. 
He attended local schools, graduating from East Bakersfield High School and 
Bakersfield College. Bruce then went on to earn a degree in Accounting from 
San Jose State University which he leveraged his into a successful 27-year 
career at Hopper Inc. where he met his wife, Valerie.

The past 13 years found Bruce truly enjoying employment with the West Kern 
Water District family, where he was working as the Assistant General Manager 
and Director of Finance. He embraced the many challenges of the Water Co., 
including the Kern River Fan Group and the buying and selling of water.

In his spare time Bruce loved playing golf with his Wednesday and Saturday 
group, his monthly poker game, hunting, fishing, and weekend getaways to Pine 
Flat. Bruce was also a lifelong automotive enthusiast and competitive racing 
driver recognized in national publications including Hot Rod Magazine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Geroge and Velma Hodges and his 
brother-in-law, Martin Valdez. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Valerie 
Hodges; his brother, David Hodges and sister-in-law, Ruth Hodges; father-in-
law, Trini Valdez; mother-in-law, Helen Valdez; and brother-in-law, Dennis 
Valdez; nephews, John Hodges and his fiancée, Renee Chiang, Matthew Hodges, 
Martin Valdez Jr., Kenny Valdez and Tim Stone; nieces, Kathy Valdez, Felicia 
Cross and Melissa Stone. Also, his loyal companion, Simba.

The family wishes to thank all the wonderful friends who gave so much comfort 
and support during this difficult time. Also many thanks go out to the 
Bakersfield Heart Hospital nursing staff and his team of doctors: Drs. Desai, 
Vega, and Young. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to your 
favorite charity or The American Heart Association.

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 


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