Obituary - Bruce Andrew Given

August 20, 1945 – November 29, 2019 Bruce Andrew Given, 74, passed away on November 29, 2019, in Carson City, Nevada with his wife, Nancy, of 18 years by his side.  He died of complications of a short-term medical condition. He was born on August 20, 1945 to Andrew James Given and Doris Louise (Schweiker) Given in Palm Springs, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Newton; his sons, Andrew (Megan) Given of Olympia, Washington and Greg (Niki) Given of Fishers, Indiana; his grandchildren, Rose and Max of Fishers, Indiana; his sister Connie (Tom) Clark of Foster City, California; and extended family and friends. Bruce graduated high school in McAlester, Oklahoma.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oklahoma which he was fortunate enough to get a full scholarship to play baseball.  Later in the coming decades he earned his Master’s and Doctorate degrees. Bruce was retired when he arrived in Fallon, Nevada in late 2001.  He did a variety of things to keep busy during those years.  One of his favorites was teaching, which he was very passionate about.  Bruce also enjoyed writing.  He published a few articles in the local paper and had some published in other rural Nevada newspapers. Bruce was extremely passionate about the struggles that were faced during the American Civil War. He was an avid collector in everything that was civil war related. He once stated that if he had been around for a previous life it was that of Ulysses S. Grant. There are two civil war quotes from a couple of his closest admired generals that really bring out the essence that was Bruce. If you were close to Bruce these totally apply. “I make up my opinions from facts and reasoning, and not to suit anybody but myself. If people don’t like my opinions, it makes little difference as I don’t solicit their opinions or votes”                                                                                                                                   William Tecumseh Sherman “The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.”                                                                             Ulysses S. Grant Over the last decade with countless hours of research he wrote a few novels but was not fortunate to have them published.  Bruce was very proud of his writing.  Bruce was an avid hiker/runner.  He participated in the Pikes Peak, Colorado marathon for several years.  Bruce was very proud of his accomplishments as a runner. Besides his love of baseball, golf and playing pool were an immense joy in his life. He was a magnificent mind that was always sought after to learn and experience with and from.  He had a highly abstract ability to create and produce wonder about the world around us.  A deep connection with relativity, music, food, and time was always present.  He was an amazing inspiration to not give up, dig deep, and push forward.  He will be forever remembered as a teacher, leader, dad, savior, knight, and friend. Bruce requested there be no services.  Bruce’s remains and final destination will be in Wyoming at a later date.       Support local, independent news – contribute to The Fallon Post, your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon. Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page.