Bruce Lear Jorgensen passed away peacefully with loved ones in Wyoming on August 11, 2026 at the age of 78.
Bruce was born December 7, 1947 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Lear and Leonore.
He attended school in Grace, Idaho where he had great interest in rodeo and a passion for the cowboy way of life. Bruce graduated Grace High School in 1966. He went on to be an apprentice in saddlery and leather work with Bob Schilds in Blackfoot, Idaho and eventually had his own saddle shop. Throughout his entire life he made quality leather goods and saddles operating under the name of Saddle Horn Leather. Bruce also attended Central Wyoming College in Riverton where he became a certified farrier.
Bruce was a lifelong accomplished cowboy and achieved many great accomplishments in the sport of rodeo. He won many belt buckles and prizes riding broncs, bulls and team roping. All the while being a Ranch Foreman with Anschutz Cattle Company. He managed many ranches including Skull Valley, Castle Rock, Antelope Island, Utah, and Bear River and Medicine Bow. Throughout his years he also drove semi trucks hauling everything from cattle to crude oil and anything else that needed moved.
Bruce had a passion for building saddles, chaps, and anything that involved leather. He was always riding and working with horses and enjoyed the task of shoeing, training, and helping horses. He took great care of any horse he was around and the friends and family that accompanied him. He acquired his private pilots license and purchased a Cessna 172 and enjoyed flying with his friends and family. Bruce enjoyed sharing his knowledge and has passed his interests and hobbies on for generations.
He went on to work and retire from Solvay Minerals, Green River as an accomplished Diesel Mechanic, obtaining many certifications.
Bruce loved his family and had a strong work ethic teaching his five boys what a hard days work was while carefully balancing laughter and fun.
Bruce is survived by his five sons, Winston of Florida; Justin (Angie) of Roosevelt, Utah; Travis (Miranda) of Lyman; Tige (Kayla Thompson) of Rock Springs; Shawn (Laura) of Fort Bridger; his sister Dorothy Clark of Smithfield, Idaho; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and many cherished family and dear friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lear and Leonore Jorgensen; daughter “Baby” Michelle; grandson Dustin.
Those who knew Bruce will remember him, for his kindness, integrity, friendship, resilience and his fun loving cowboy comfort. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Lyman Heritage Barn, 44054 I-80 Business Loop, Lyman, Wyoming; August 29th, 2026. Open house 2-6 pm.
Condolences for the family can be left at www.foxfh.com.
