BRUCE E. COTIE

Profile Updated: October 7, 2021
Class Year: 1972
Residing In: Commerce City, CO USA
Spouse/Partner: Deby
Occupation: Plant Manager, Hydroelectric Plants, Xcel Energy; Current Job: Retired
Children: Vickie Jean: 07-03-1975
BJ: 05-06-1977
Joy: 03-21-1997, Adopted from China
Military Service: US Navy  

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Yes! Attending Reunion
What elementary school(s)did you attend?

Durkee

What Jr High (s) did you attend?

Fonville

What street(s) did you grow up on?

East Carby

Do you or your family still live or own your house that you grew up in?

No

Do you see or hang out with any class mates? Who?

No

What would we be surprised to know about you?

Spent 30 years in Navy, half the time serving on submarines.

Where was your favorite HS hangout?

Orange Julius located at North Town Plaza. Was a great place to work too!

List your siblings and year.

Robbie, 1956
Sandy, 1958
Terry, 1961

What did you want to do or think you were going to do when you finished high school?

At one time thought I wanted to work in Marine Biology field.

What and where was your 1st job? Do you remember how much you were paid?

Orange Julius; $1.00/hour

Famous or interesting people you've met?

Met George W. Bush, while in Navy; Met Al and Tipper Gore while in Hawaii. Met Tony Curtis in Hawaii.

Ever been on TV? Tell us all about it.

No

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Jeeping, hiking, traveling, scuba diving, spend time with family

Name something you dearly love. and why?

My family, they are fun to be with. My wife, Deby, she is a great person and I love spending time with her doing all the items listed above (spare time)!

Comments:

Since graduation, spent 30 years in Navy (1972-2002), rose to rank of Command Master Chief, highest position, was Regional Command Master Chief of Navy Region Hawaii; Work for Xcel Energy in Colorado, supervisor at Coal-fired plant in Colorado, then after 3 years became Plant Manager for 6 Hydroelectric plants located in Colorado. Now retired, spending time with the love of my life, Deby
Any words of wisdom?

Life is too short, so make the best of your time and enjoy!!

Is there a moment in your life that stands out? A moment that defines who you are? Other than kids being born or your wedding day.

The best time in my life was being stationed on the Submarine, USS Bremerton (SSN698) when I was the Chief of the Boat (COB). It was a great time, serving with the best crew! Not only was it an adventure, but it was a great time to be alive!!

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Deby on Zip Line in Las Vegas
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Deby (wife); Joy (daughter); Hailey (granddaughter); Steve (son-in-law) Las Vegas, NV
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Bruce with Daughter, Joy on top of Mt. Bierstadt, Colorado




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