Bruce M. Huey

Bruce loved roller skating, music, 1958 Chevys, and being outside.

In his younger years, he was an English teacher and a motorcycle lover - owning one of the first motorcycles registered in the state of Colorado.  He carried fond memories of spending time with his sister Maud in California at camp. His favorite teaching post was in Herndon, Kansas where he taught high school.

Bruce loved grammar and writing; his unapologetically liberal opinions were often published in the Denver Post. He wasn't shy about correcting others' grammar – some of us still aren't sure when to use "lay" vs "lie" but many are better writers and speakers because of Bruce.

He was quirky – known for wearing clothes he victoriously claimed from the side of the road or, when he was feeling fancy, the thrift shop.
He loved music.  This manifested in his forming a band, "The Byronics", when he was young.  Later, he spent countless hours getting the sound system in his favorite '58 Chevy, "the ya ya car", perfect. His favorite bands were The Cure and Depeche Mode, but he never stopped being open to hearing new music.

Bruce knew how important it is to get outside and stay active.  He often told the story of he and his friend "Art" roller skating from Fort Morgan to Brush on wooden wheels. By the time they made it to Brush the wheels had worn down to a fraction of their original size.  Through his life, he was seen biking along highway 34 (wearing cowboy boots, of course), golfing with Steve and other friends, and walking and running all over town and the Ranch (often with "Fats" the cat in tow!).  Later, he became a mountain enthusiast, hiking several 14ers in the Front Range.

He loved the Ranch and worked to keep it running – bucking countless hay bales with Jack, fixing 100+ miles of fence every spring, and keeping the cattle tanks full of water each summer.

He was generous – he befriended those who were overlooked and found the best in people.

He will be missed.  Not least of all by Sis, Bruce's beloved 4-legged friend who we all know and adore.

He is survived by Beth and Ralph's children Sam Fuller (Tim Belanger) and Sarah Fuller Elsen (Corbett Elsen), sister Maud Huey Kenyon (John Kenyon) and their children Dillon Kenyon, Alexis Kenyon, and Bruce Kenyon, and sister Mary Huey-Leleiwi (Clint Leleiwi) and their son Ikai Leleiwi (Lisa), and close friends Linda Kula, Zo Rusch, and Ivy Kula-Kreidler. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Millard Huey, and his sister, Beth (Ralph) Fuller.

His family is thankful for the excellent care given to him at the end of his life by his caregivers, who went above and beyond.

A simple memorial will be held for Bruce on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 10:30 am. at the Brush Roller Rink on 1615 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723.  Doors open for visiting and roller skating at 9:30 am. Light breakfast will be provided. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please bring a small memento of Bruce (i.e. a trinket no larger than a golf ball or note) to be included in his memorial.