Friends, family and colleagues are paying tribute to Bruce Horii, a tireless advocate for local business and a fixture at Beaver Run Resort for decades.
Horii died June 16 after a brief illness. He was 72.
Hundreds if not thousands of locals knew Horii from his days at Beaver Run Resort, where he was the vice president of sales and marketing. He had recently retired after more than two decades with the resort. He leaves behind a wife, Donna, also a retired lodging pro, and two children.
“Those who knew Bruce know that his greatest impact wasn’t measured in room nights, events, or accolades. It was measured in relationships,” his colleagues at Beaver Run write on Facebook. “Bruce had an extraordinary ability to make people feel valued, supported and connected. He was a mentor, leader, friend and ambassador for the community he loved so deeply.”
It is only natural that Beaver Run will host a public celebration for Horii. All are invited to the Copper Top patio on June 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wear your best Hawaiian or polo shirt in his honor.
“Aloha, Bruce,” Beaver Run continues. “Thank you for your friendship, leadership and unwavering dedication to this community. Your legacy will live on in the people you inspired and the lives you touched.”
Horii’s impact spread far beyond Beaver Run. He was a friendly face at business mixers, local concerts and events across the county, both formal and informal. In 2017 Bruce and his wife, Donna, were named King and Queen of Ullr Fest, the annual celebration of winter in Breck.
Writes The Summit Foundation, “He made people feel welcome, valued and connected. He showed up with kindness, generosity and genuine interest in others. Bruce loved this community wholeheartedly and gave so much of himself to making Summit County a place where people felt they belonged.”
Writes the National Reparatory Orchestra, “Bruce was a longtime friend and supporter of the NRO, and we are deeply grateful for the encouragement, partnership and enthusiasm he shared with our organization over the years. His legacy will live on.”
