Bruce S. Barden Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 10, 2026, at the age of 89, Bruce S. Barden of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Bruce departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Bruce. Though Bruce may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Edward Barden and Florence Reed Sears Barden; his son Andrew Sears Barden; and his cousin Shirley Sears Mills. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Bulford Barden of Silver Spring; his daughter Kristen Lee Barden (Kevin Kapel) of Washington, DC; and his brother Lynn James Barden (Lynne Wessel Barden) of Gaithersburg, MD.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Silver Spring United Methodist Church https://www.silverspringumc.org , 2900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 and Winter Growth Memory https://www.wintergrowthinc.org, 18110 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832.
