GLIN==> Passing Away of Dr. Bruce Jones of Grosse Ile, Michigan

Passing Away of Dr. Bruce Jones of Grosse Ile, Michigan

 

It is with great sadness that we must inform you that Dr. Bruce Jones passed
away on Tuesday evening. Bruce was a long-serving dentist in the Downriver
area and a committed conservationist. He made a significant contribution to
the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy, the Detroit River International
Wildlife Refuge, and environmental education and stewardship in schools. For
many years he was a key leader and driving force behind the Grosse Ile
Nature and Land Conservancy, including habitat restoration at the former
Grosse Ile Nature Area (now called the Gibraltar Bay Unit of the Detroit
River International Wildlife Refuge) and an award-winning soft shoreline
engineering project along its shoreline. Bruce was instrumental in helping
save Humbug Marsh from development and getting it incorporated into the
Refuge. He went on to be a founding member of the International Wildlife
Refuge Alliance (Friends Group of the Refuge) and always pushed for
environmental education for children. He so loved his children and
grandchildren, and was always encouraging others to think about future
generations. When I think of Bruce, what comes to mind is the well-known
quote of Margaret Mead:

 

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

 

Dr. Bruce Jones was an incredibly thoughtful, committed person who changed
Downriver and has left a lasting legacy. We will miss him so much. Please
keep his wife and family in your thoughts and prayers!

 

VISITATION:  Friday September 23 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Trenton Chapel
- Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Trenton, MI 48183

http://hosting-24808.tributes.com/show/Bruce-Jones-92339049

 

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Saturday September 24  at 11:00 AM 

Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church, 7925 Horsemill Rd. Grosse Ile, MI

 

 

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