Bruce Sumner

Bruce Sumner was born July 1, 1924 in Bozeman, Montana.

He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.

Sumner served three terms in the California legislature representing District 74 where he served as Chair of the Judiciary Committee. He was a key player in enabling legislation for such projects as Dana Point Harbor, the University of California at Irvine and at Fullerton. He was later a Superior Court Judge.