Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Sep 28, 1964 – Apr 25, 2019
McDOUGALL, Bruce Edward – Of West Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Grand Blanc, age 54, died Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2019 at The Salvation Army Church, 211 West Kearsley Street, Flint, Majors Randy and Kathy Hellstrom co-officiating, viewing prior to service at 5 p.m.
Private burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Salvation Army Flint Citadel Band League or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Bruce was born in Flint, Michigan on September 28, 1964, the son of Herbert and Sandra (Hufton) McDougall.
He graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1982 and was a member of the Grand Blanc High School Marching Band and Wind Ensemble.
He played percussion for the Flint Salvation Army Band since he was 7 years old. He was a 5th generation member of The Salvation Army.
On July 25, 1987 he married Linda Anderson in Flint.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, skiing, playing hockey, softball and volleyball, an all-around sports guy.
Above all else, he enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Surviving are wife, Linda;
sons, Gregg and Tyler;
parents, Herbert and Sandra;
brother, Bradley (Carolyn) McDougall;
sister, Maureen Hawley;
several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to hospice nurse, Makella with McLaren Hospice; staff at University of Florida-Shands, Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York and U of M Ann Arbor.
Read MorePraying for Bruce's family during this time of loss.
Christy Gonzalez
June 02, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
I knew Bruce in H.S. he was always a fun, loving, kind person.
Christy Snyder
June 02, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
Bruce, you will be missed by the entire Embraer family- those that were lucky enough to meet and interact with you. You were very friendly, and would share whatever you had. You also had a knack for bringing people together. I wish I got to know you better but in the next life there will be plenty of time for that! Rest peacefully until then!
Christine Mills
May 02, 2019 | Melbourne, FL | Coworker
I always looked up to Bruce. All was right with the world when I could look over and see him and his Grandpa in the percussion section of the Flint Citadel Band. He was such a great guy and made a significant contribution in everything he did. My heart is broken for your family. My grief has been unbearable since losing my mom. Now I'm imagining her and Bruce, together, laughing, knowing everything we don't. I love you all so very much.
Lynda Berge
April 30, 2019 | Friend
Great guy! Had opportunity to work a little bit with him and knew his passion for excellence. God always knows what is better for His sons and daughters. He will be remembered in every good times.
Aristides Cintra
April 30, 2019 | West Melbourne, FL | Coworker
I am so sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure to be around Bruce. He was a true fighter.
Connie Preis
April 30, 2019 | Ocala, FL | Friend
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I will keep you and your sons in my prayers at this most difficult time. It's never easy, even when you may expect the inevitable. May he be at peace.
Sincerely,
Barbara Sparaga
Barbara Sparaga
April 30, 2019 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
I was so sorry to hear about Bruce. I worked with him for a few years and even now I can't help smiling when I think of him, he always made me laugh. I'll miss him but I won't forget him.
Condolences to the whole family, so sorry for your loss.
Simon Noade
April 29, 2019 | Windsor, ON | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Arlene Tobias
April 29, 2019 | Davison, MI | Acquaintance
