Bruce Youmans obituary: Bruce Youmans's Obituary, Denver

In Memory Of
Bruce R. Youmans
1937 - 2017

Obituary photo of Bruce Youmans, Denver-CO
Obituary photo of Bruce Youmans, Denver-CO

In Memory Of
Bruce R. Youmans
1937 - 2017

Bruce R. Youmans was born in Minatare, Nebraska on March 21, 1937. After a brief illness, our beloved Bruce died peacefully in his sleep on March 25, 2017. He played high school football and won many track ribbons. He attended the University of Nebraska on a Regent's scholarship and graduated in June of 1962. In May of 1977, he graduated with a Masters in Taxation from Denver University. Until 2002, he ran the Denver Certified Public Accounting firm of Youmans, Peck and Co. In retirement, he enjoyed billiards, poker, running, the Broncos, magic and woodworking. Bruce was a gifted story teller and possessed a wonderful sense of humor.

Bruce leaves behind his wife Janna, the love of his life for forty-five years. He is survived by their son, Kevin of Aurora, CO, and two daughters Karen (John) Hoos of Augusta, GA and Kathy (Reuben) Diener of Johnstown, CO. He is also survived by grandchildren - Princess Leia Youmans of Aurora, CO, Brandon LeRoux of Ft. Collins, CO, Kym Warner of Loveland, CO, Karolyn (Josh) Murphy of Loveland, CO, Andrea Diener of Johnstown, CO, Kristeena Ybarbo and two great-grandchildren in Las Vegas, NV.

He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an avid member of the National Rifle Association.

A private, family service was held.

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Bruce R. Youmans was born in Minatare, Nebraska on March 21, 1937. After a brief illness, our beloved Bruce died peacefully in his sleep on March 25, 2017. He played high school football and won many track ribbons. He attended the University of Nebraska on a Regent's scholarship and graduated in June of 1962. In May of 1977, he graduated with a Masters in Taxation from Denver University. Until 2002, he ran the Denver Certified Public Accounting firm of Youmans, Peck and Co. In retirement, he enjoyed billiards, poker, running, the Broncos, magic and woodworking. Bruce was a gifted story teller and possessed a wonderful sense of humor.

Bruce leaves behind his wife Janna, the love of his life for forty-five years. He is survived by their son, Kevin of Aurora, CO, and two daughters Karen (John) Hoos of Augusta, GA and Kathy (Reuben) Diener of Johnstown, CO. He is also survived by grandchildren - Princess Leia Youmans of Aurora, CO, Brandon LeRoux of Ft. Collins, CO, Kym Warner of Loveland, CO, Karolyn (Josh) Murphy of Loveland, CO, Andrea Diener of Johnstown, CO, Kristeena Ybarbo and two great-grandchildren in Las Vegas, NV.

He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an avid member of the National Rifle Association.

A private, family service was held.

To share a memory of Bruce or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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