Bruce E. Bernardi

Bruce E. Bernardi, 51, was released from the pain of this life on Nov. 21, 2010, with his sister Gina at his side.

He was born Aug. 23, 1959, in Butte, Mont., to Peggy (Grimm) Bernardi. He lived all over Montana, attending school throughout, attending his last high school in Havre. At age 19, after moving to Bakersfield, Calif., Bruce was injured in a automobile accident, which left him a quadriplegic up until the time of his death.

Bruce had a very charismatic personality, sometimes providing his own entertainment. He was a classic car lover and owned several throughout his life.

His passion...