Bruce LeRoy Walden, 92

Bruce L. Walden, 92, of Arlington, Wash., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Oct. 28, 2026. He was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Wesley and Evelyn Walden. 

After graduating from Bellevue High School, Bruce proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

A dedicated entrepreneur, Bruce spent more than 50 years building and running his business, Cement Distributors, Inc., before officially "retiring" in 2025. Beyond his lifelong passion for trucks, cars, and planes, Bruce had a deep devotion to God and was an active, dedicated member of several Lutheran congregations over the years. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a steady anchor for his family.

Bruce is lovingly survived by his wife of 31 years, Mavourneen, aka Molly; his children, daughter Lynn (Jeff), and sons Dan (Rhonda) and Jon (Kyle); his stepson, Les (Debbie); 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, all of whom he cherished deeply, including those brought into his life through marriage. He is also survived by his brother, Ron, and sister Meryle (Tony). 

Bruce was reunited in heaven with his parents; his first wife, Marilyn; his infant daughter, Linda; his sons, Gary (Susan) and David (Cathie); and his sister, Beverly.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing Friday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sunset Hills Funeral Home in Bellevue, followed by a memorial Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., at Sunset Hills Memorial. A reception will follow at Sunset Hills Funeral Home, 1575 145th Place SE, Bellevue, WA 98007, U.S., on Nov. 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be sent to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1524 E. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, or to www.stlukelutheranchurch.org.