Bruce Boyd Reid

Barbara, Knew your mom Ida and maybe you too in Elliston. I was in same LGH nursing class with Carolyn and saw Brice as he visited her after our graduation. Not in contact for all these years but a wonderful memory of them.
Sincere sympathy. Ruth Glock (nee Apgar)

I first met Bruce Reid at University General Hospital in 1976 when he was selling supplies to an upstart hospital that was tight on cash. We had to "work the owners" in order to get him his money. Bruce and I used to regularly play golf at the Airco golf course by the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport. I could very easily out drive Bruce, but very seldom would win. He used to say it's not how far you hit the ball, it's how straight it goes. I would be all over the course and he would be...

I had the pleasure to work with and learn from our deer friend, Uncle Bruce. He is a part of my life every day that I am in my office, as we were both avid golfers and Chuck Ward had presented me with a golf ball with a clock in it for my ball rack, Bruce was not to be upstaged, so he hand signed a ball "Uncle Bruce". Both of these balls are in view daily when I happen not to be on the road and the wonderful friendship of the "Odd Couple" of Uncle Bruce and Chuck will live in my heart and...

Where do I begin. I met Uncle Bruce in 1979. Bruce and I worked for the same company General Medical. I worked for General Medical for ten years before I transfered from Indianpolis, Indiana down to Tampa, Florida. I was the new kid in Tampa. Bruce was the manager at the time and the first person that I met. I will never forget that he welcomed me with open arms and a warm heart; he made me feel at home like I had worked in Tampa for years. I had the privelege of working with Bruce for...

Unc B was a true southern gentleman, with kindness in his heart for all who knew him, a real friend for life, and we shared many good times putting and chipping "on the hill" at The Claw at USF ! We will miss you, buddy !

Uncle Bruce,
WIll miss your sweet spirit and affectionate nature. You always had a hug, a smile and a corny joke for me. Love ya!
Libby Young
BayCare Integrated Service Center
Tampa, FL.

I knew Bruce for many years,when I was working at St. Anthony's Hospital. Bruce was alway a good person. One year Our department Wanted a Christmas tree. Bruce gave us the money to buy one. May God Bless Your Family. My prayers are with you.