Bruce Arthur Brinkman

Bruce Arthur (Goul) Brinkman Bruce Arthur (Goul) Brinkman, age 50, died August 24, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. His mother, Monica (David) Richardson of Perry, MI, and a sister, Lisa (Roy) Rabie of Freeland, MI were by his side. Bruce was a patient at Kindred Health Care of Mobile for the past five years and made many friends there. He was a gentle soul with a great sense of humor. He was born November 13, 1957 in Flint, MI and was a former resident of Battle Creek and spent several years in California before moving to Alabama. In addition to his mother and sister, he is survived by his stepfather, David Richardson of Perry; sisters, Tracy (James) Richardson of Boca Raton, FL, Mari (Todd) Snyder; stepsisters, Kathy (Mike) Harrison and Sharon (Rich) Gregory, all of Battle Creek; stepbrothers, James Richardson of Florida and Mark Richardson of Battle Creek; and special friends at Kindred Heath Care, Ann and Jerry. A graveside memorial service will be held in Perry at a later date. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vanessa Schoder, and stepbrothers Danny and Phillip Richardson, all formerly of Battle Creek.