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Murrelle Moore Bruder (Dixon)

Born: 8/24/1924
Died: 5/11/2020
Age: 95
Community: Grand Blanc, MI

BRUDER, Murrelle Moore (Dixon), age 95, formerly of Grand Blanc passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on May 11, 2020.

Murrelle was born August 25, 1924 in Chocowinity, North Carolina. Raised on a Tobacco farm, she loved telling stories of hard work, cooking, and many fun nights of living on the farm. She graduated high school during World War II and immediately went to work on the Marine Corp Air base in Cherry Point, NC. On base is where she met a Marine, the love of her life, Staff Sargent Gerald A. Bruder. They married February 23, 1946. After the war was over, they moved to her husband’s hometown of Flint, Michigan. Murrelle retired from General Motors A/C Spark plug after 30 years. They had many blessings throughout their 47 years of marriage. They had a beautiful home, and a family that continues to grow. Murrelle prided on watching her grandchildren, and great grandchildren play sports and activities. She loved baseball and never missed watching her Detroit Tigers play.

Murrelle leaves to cherish her memory 3 children: Phillip (Leah) Bruder, Gary (Lynn) Bruder Sr, Dorothy (Dan) Maddy.

7 Grandchildren: Gary (Lesley) Bruder Jr, Christopher (Diana) Bruder, Daniel (Kristie) Bruder, Douglas Bruder, Dana (Robin) LaPeen, Jason Bruder, and Danelle (John) Pullum.

2 Brothers: Thomas (Melanie) Buckman Sr, and Kent (Sandra) Buckman Sr,
Special Aunt Hilda Brame;

18 Great-Grandchildren, 12 Great-Great-Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Dixon and Myrtle Buckman, sister Dorothy Willard, Special Aunt Lucille Long, and her beloved husband Gerald Bruder.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her favorite charities: Marines Toys for Tots, and The Humane Society of Genesee County.

Cremation has taken place and private services will be held.

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Visitation
Date:   5/13/2020
Time:   -
 
Funeral Service
Private Service

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