Photo courtesy of Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home, Elwood
Dec 2, 1966 - Jan 26, 2013
My family send love to you and yours, Bruce will be always in our hearts. Dona missis him a lot. Bryce praying for you too. Theresa, Dona, Ann.
Theresa Conklin
February 11, 2013 | Silver Springs,, FL
We have known Bruce for better than 10yrs & always enjoyed our visits with him.He has been & will continue to be an inspiration to us by always having appreciation for life & enduring overwhelming situations despite his circumstances.Heaven has gained a Saint.
Cary Hobbs
February 10, 2013 | Russiaville, IN
I have known Bruce and the entire Gunn family for many years. Bruce and I went to the same school and often times, we were in the same classes. His having E.B. was never a problem for me. I didn't look at him from the outside, I looked at him from the inside. We have something in common, we were both born with a physical problem. I was born with cerebral palsy, and it makes me walk unbalanced. I also was born with a deformity on the right side of my face. Here again, Bruce never backed away...
Denny Altherr
January 31, 2013 | Tipton, IN
To My Dearest Twin Brother Bruce. There are no word on How I feel about you.But just to say I am Proud of You in all that you touch.You grow up best our eye and did so much for other.I will miss you very much,and we are a part you are Mom and the rest of our Family. When my life is over here on Earth then I too will be with you once more. You Are the Greatest Twin Brother that I've have evre had Bruce so take of Mom until we come.Be waiting for my a the Golden Gates of Heaven for me. I Love...
Betsey Gunn
January 30, 2013 | Noblesville, IN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Renee Graham
January 30, 2013 | Powell, TN
I remember walking on south E street towards Anderson Street. I would pass by your house and hear the baby crying. My mom told me he had a skin condition and was in pain. My heart went out for him and his mother.
John Hook
January 30, 2013 | Austin, TX
Betsey, Im so sorry to hear about Bruce. Ill be praying that the Lord will comfort you and your family at this time. Bruce was so blessed to have such a dedicated sister in you. Im thankful that he is no longer suffering, at the same time I know you will miss him greatly! You are in our prayers, Trina Graham and Family
January 29, 2013
When I was looking for a person to hire for data entry at Janus; I pushed to hire someone from our workshops. Bruce had been working at the Tipton workshop and I knew he was very good on the computer. I still remember his first day at the office. He was standing there in his dress clothes looking a bit timid. My first words to him were "get your butt in there and get to work". It was the beginning of a friendship I will cherish always. Bruce had lived a sheltered life but it didn't take long...
Shelly Remmel
January 29, 2013 | Sheridan, IN
Bruce, I am so sorry to hear of your passing and will keep you and your family in my prayers. My nephew Nate passed last year at 5 weeks old of JEB-herlitz. Please give him a hig for me when you see him.
Nicole Lorenz
January 29, 2013 | Baltimore, MD
Bruce A. Gunn, age 46 of Elwood and formerly of Tipton County, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at HCR Manor Care in Anderson following a courageous, lifelong struggle with the condition of Epidermolysis Bullosa (E.B.) – a very rare and debilitating skin disease. He was born on December 2, 1966 in Elwood, the son of Larry E. and Jeannette (Huntsinger) Gunn. Bruce worked as a computer data entry technician for 9 years at Janus Developmental Services in Noblesville, and retired in 2007. He was a 1986 graduate of Tipton High School, where he was known for being a basketball and sports reporter for the high school newspaper, the "Devil's Advocate". He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Elwood. Bruce was an avid Indiana sports fan, especially I.U. Basketball, Indianapolis Colts football, basketball star Larry Bird, and NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. He truly enjoyed working as a camp counselor for Camp Discovery in Crosslake, Minnesota – a specialty camp for those coping with E.B. Disease. He also formerly enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and talking about politics. Bruce beat the odds in his life many times coping with his health condition, and this is especially true of reaching the age of 46 – which makes him one of the oldest survivors of E.B. Disease. He will always be remembered for being an inspiration to those close to him by showing tremendous courage and hope. For this reason, Bruce was featured on the Discovery Channel, Dateline NBC, and Channel 6 in news stories about how well he coped with his illness and managed to keep a positive attitude.His family includes his father, Larry E. Gunn of Elwood; 2 brothers, Bryan T. Gunn (companion Carla McClish) and Bryce (wife Cathy) Gunn all of Elwood; twin sister, Betsey A. Gunn of Noblesville; best friends, Bobby Morrisett and Loraine Cameron; beloved pet cat, "Digit"; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette (Huntsinger) Gunn; paternal grandparents, Thomas L. Gunn and Mary Coryell; maternal grandparents, William L. and Ruth (King) Huntsinger; and step grandmother, Eva (Lane) Huntsinger.Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Elwood with Rev. Chris Dare officiating. Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 PM on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Academy of Dermatology – Camp Discover, through the funeral home. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.copherfeslermay.com.
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