William Bruce McCulloch

McCULLOCH, William Bruce March 15, 1938 - November 26, 2017 Bruce passed away unexpectedly at home in Victoria on November 26, 2017. Predeceased by his parents, Merwin and Marion McCulloch, sister Betty and brother Ted; Bruce is survived by his sister Sheila, wife Aggie, sons Murray (Christa), Patrick (Claire), and grandchildren Clarabell, Katie and Billy. Bruce grew up in Saskatchewan and earned a B.A. in Mathematics and an Honors B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. He worked the first five years of his 40-year public service career for the federal government and Saskatchewan and New Brunswick governments, and the last 35 years for the BC government. An enquiring and valued member of the ministry's executive team, Bruce was trusted and respected by his colleagues and had the reputation of never asking an innocent question. When asked, Bruce would say he chose public service because of the complexity and scope of government work and its important positive impact on society. An avid reader, Bruce more often listened than spoke; when he did speak it was with knowledge and insight and people tended to listen. He enjoyed life and he respected and accepted people as they were. He had several life-long friends and Victoria friends whom he admired and cared for deeply. He was very fond of his sons' friends and families and his own extended families. Bruce was a loyal, kind and generous son, brother, friend, uncle, husband, dad and grandpa. He felt honored to be a dad, loved his sons dearly and was very proud of them. Though Bruce suffered several health issues during the last six years of his life, he never complained and was always appreciative of everything done for him. Bruce was deeply loved and will be always missed by his family and close friends. At his request there will be no service. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and first responders who cared for Bruce with professionalism and kindness.