Bruce Laylan
August 21, 1961 - June 06, 2009
Obituary
Laylan, Bruce "Bubba"
MADISON - Bruce "Bubba" Laylan, age 47, of Madison passed away on June 6, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident on Highway 14 in Iowa County. He was born on Aug. 21, 1961, in Madison, the son of Rollo and Rachel (Macaulay) Laylan. Bruce graduated from Oregon High School in 1979, and later from UW-Madison. He worked for the City of Madison Parks Department. Bruce loved UW sports, attending as many basketball and football games as possible. He was very happy that he attended the 1994 Rose Bowl with his good friend, "cousin" John. Bruce is survived by his mother, Rachel Laylan; father, Rollo L. Laylan; brothers, Jack (Kris), and Todd; nephew, Ken; niece, Katie; uncle, William (Bernie) Macaulay; and aunt, Evelyn Macaulay. He also leaves behind many close cousins and friends, especially his close friend, John Endres. Bruce was preceded in death by his grandparents; uncle, Philip Macaulay; aunts, Nancy Brown and Marie Garber. A celebration of his life will be held at THE NEW GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, corner of McKee Road (Highway PD) and Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at noon, on Saturday, June 13, 2009, with the Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2009, and from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Wisconsin Foundation, Sports Department, U. S. Bank Lockbox, P. O. Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278. For Bruces love of all sports in Wisconsin, consider sportswear optional. As Bruce said, "stay strong."
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Wisconsin Foundation, Sports Department, U. S. Bank Lockbox, P. O. Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278.
Visitation:
A visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2009, and from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Service:
A celebration of his life will be held at THE NEW GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, corner of McKee Road (Highway PD) and Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at noon, on Saturday, June 13, 2009, with the Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel presiding.
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Libby Kempka
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I met Bubba when I was an employee at the Coliseum. I had many customers that I enjoyed, but Bubba was definately my favorite. Whenever he came pulling in I would run out the door and greet him! He was one of the most kind hearted people that I have ever met, and I feel lucky to have known him. I loved his black cowboy hat, and I always used to tell him how great that hat was. One day Bubba came in with a pink (my favorite color) cowboy hat of my own! I am greatful that I will always have that to remind me of Bubba! It is very unforunate that someone that young and wonderful had to leave us so soon. I would like to pay my deepest respect to Bubba's family and friends and also let them know that they are in my prayers. Bubba will be so very missed.
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Bubba Cousin
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Dude, I don't know what to do. You're the one person I'd have gone to for advice. You leaving has cut so deep that it feels like I never healed