Bruce T. Reese ’71

After a rich life of professional, personal, and community accomplishments, Bruce died at home April 4, 2019, ending a 14-year battle with cancer.

Bruce came to Princeton from West Lafayette High School in Indiana. Freshman year he enjoyed crew and met his lifelong friend, Bob Johnson. One year at a single-sex school was enough, so Bruce transferred to Brigham Young University in 1968. After his Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mission in Germany from 1969 to 1971, Bruce returned to Utah. In 1973 he married Lu Anne Gold and graduated from BYU as an English major.

After BYU Law School, Bruce had a short career in private practice in Denver and Washington, D.C. In 1984 he returned to Utah and began his career as associate general counsel at Bonneville International, a broadcasting and (eventually) digital media company. Bonneville was the ideal professional fit for Bruce, giving him the chance to work hard, solve problems, and listen to rock ’n’ roll.

Bruce rose to become president and CEO of Bonneville from 1996 to 2011 and Hubbard Radio after that. He received several national broadcasting awards. His community service included board leadership of Intermountain Healthcare, United Way, Primary Children’s Medical Center, and Pioneer Theatre. Bruce remained an active member of the Church. He loved golf, reading, pop music, BYU athletics, and attending his grandchildren’s musical and athletic events.

To his wife, Lu Anne; his children, Gavin, Cameron, Taylor, Zachary, Megan, Caitlin, and Kelley; 20 grandchildren; and other family and friends, the class extends its sincere condolences.