In Memory of Fumiko Bruner

In Memory of Fumiko Bruner

Fumiko Bruner

Spouse: David Bruner
Children: Reuel Jin
Birth Date: June 27, 1950
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension Date: February 9, 2021

Fumiko was born as the only surviving child to Kyushin & Sachiko Yamamoto on June 27, 1950 in Fukuoka, Japan. Her family was rice farmers amidst the hardships of WWII. Despite sickness as a child, Fumiko worked hard in the rice fields and enjoyed basketball in junior high. While in driver’s training to become a chauffeur, she was witnessed to and joined the Unification Church on July 7, 1976.

On June 27th, 1982, Fumiko traveled to the United States, and was matched to David Bruner on the same day of her arrival! They were Blessed three days later on July 1, 1982 at Madison Square Garden, New York. Fumiko participated in various missions in Tennessee, New Jersey, and  New York, until David and Fumiko moved to Colorado in 1993, which was David’s hometown. Fumiko quickly became known as a fantastic cook, providing meals for the Denver community, as well as attending True Parents whenever they came to Colorado.

After fifteen years of efforts to conceive, David and Fumiko joyfully received their offering child, Reuel Jin. The family traveled to Japan several times to share their blessings, and to take care of Fumiko’s parents as they aged. For Fumiko and David, becoming parents has been one of their greatest joys and missions.

Fumiko made many contributions to God’s providence, and most recently, her couple celebrated accomplishing the Cheonbo Registration. 

Fumiko passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2021. She is survived by her husband David, and her son Reuel Jin. She will always be remembered for her unquenchably joyful spirit and her radiant smile.

Seonghwa Ceremony

Fumiko’s Seonghwa Ceremony took place on February 13, 2021.