Clintina "Tina" Veronica CROSS
Obituary

Tina Bruhn, 79, formerly of Halfway, Oregon, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her son George's home in Baker City with her family at her side. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2 p.m. Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, Oregon.

Clintina "Tina" Veronica Cross was born on October 7, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to Raymond and Veronica (Genosi) Cross. She attended grade school in Cleveland, then in Naples, Idaho and high school in Aurora, Oregon. She received her GED in 1987.

Along the way she met George Bruhn, they were married on April 2, 1957 in Naples, Idaho. Together they had four children; Marla, George Jr., Clifford and Jennifer.

In her early years, Tina worked as a waitress and maid. Later in life, she went to work for the Forest Service in Maintenance.

Tina enjoyed hiking, camping, reading and cooking for family and friends. She loved her pets, they were her "best friends." On one trip to the ocean, Tina wanted to find a complete sand-dollar. Chastity making that dream come true, bought some, and then hid them in the sand. Oh the excitement of it all as Tina found them. Later Chas shared that she had bought & hid them, but it made for a lasting fun memory.

She was preceded in death by husband George Bruhn Sr. October 5, 2005 and son Clifford July 3, 2001.

Tina is survived by her children Marla and her husband Casey of Halfway, Oregon, George Bruhn Jr. and his wife Peggy (Patterson) of Baker City, Jennifer Steele of Baker City; nine Grandchildren Chastity, Scott, Corey, Athena, Christian, Caitlin, Clarissa, Tiffany, Samantha; great grandchildren are Nickolas, Eva, Marlee, Oliver, Ezra, Sophia (Athena's daughter), Ruby, Hallie, Emmett & Izabella & Sophia(Tiffany's daughter); and her beloved puppies Precious and Rex.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Tina, the family suggests Best Friends (animal care and rescue) through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

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