Bruce Jerome

JEROME, Bruce Eugene- Age 76, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, November 17, 2007 in Mesa, AZ.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Saturday, November 24, 2007 at St. Mary Queen Of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek.  Fr. Amos Wischmeyer celebrant.  Burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly 10:30 AM Monday, November 26, 2007.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek from 5-8 PM Thursday, and 1-4 and 6-8 PM Friday where a vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM.  Those desiring may make contributions to St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church or Odyssey Hospice, 6215 E. Arbor Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206.  Bruce was born May 19, 1931 in Flint, the son of Milton Frederick and Irene Dorothy (Sommers) Jerome.  He married Neva Jean Pepin May 10, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flint.  He retired from Department of Defence and the Military National Guard.  He had resided in the Flint area most of his life.  He was a member of St. Mary Queen Of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek American Legion Post #294, Swartz Creek Friendship Club, Swartz Creek Senior Center and The Military Officers Association.  Surviving are: wife, Neva Jean; 2 daughters, Cynthia Jerome of Swartz Creek, LeAnn and husband Will Worley of Texas; son, Duane and wife Peggy Jerome of Texas; granddaughter, Caylin Jerome of Texas; sister, Joyce Malzahnof Flint; brother-in-law, John Pepin of Lennon; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com