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Danny Bruce Obituary

Danny J. Bruce, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

Danny enjoyed fishing, hunting and snow skiing. He retired from the US Army as a Chief Warrent Officer 4 in 1992 and worked as a Physician assistant at Skaggs Clinic in Kimberling city until 2007.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Jennifer L. Watts and a granddaughter Gillian.

Danny is survived by his parents Bill and Shirley Bruce; his wife of 43 years Betty; children Jason Bruce and wife Leslie and Christine K. Harris and husband Al; his brother Larry; grandkids Brandon, Hailey, Maddie, Jacob, Libby Grace, Jackson and Lucas.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 9-10 a.m. at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte Chapel 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave Springfield, MO with services to follow at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be set at a later date at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made in honor of Danny to The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research 3703 Elmora Street Houston, TX 77005.

Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-rivermonte.com

Published by News-Leader on Apr. 18, 2013.
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Through the years I continue to remember Danny as a great friend, mentor and occasional co-conspirator. Great times at Aviation Medicine Course, Ft. Rucker (where we first met) and then many years in Europe and stateside. He is missed!

Jim L McEvers

April 12, 2022

Betty,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I saw SSG Zinter and he told me about you. I told Ida also. We are so sorry.

Judy Fisk

September 24, 2013

There are no words that can describe what Danny was to so many people. My heart goes out to you and your family Betty. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Sloan

April 20, 2013

Betty, so sorry for your loss. We are praying for comfort during this time.

Diane & Bert Smith

April 19, 2013

Dear Betty and family,
We are saddened to hear about Danny.We will be thinking of all of you.I know my mother just adored him!

Mark & Teena Collins

April 19, 2013

Betty,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise Bonilla

April 19, 2013

Betty & Family - There are no words that can truly ease the pain of a sudden loss like this - if caring thoughts can help please know they are with you - with heartfelt sympathy - Jack & Helen

Jack Thompson

April 18, 2013

So very sorry! I have great memories of our families together in Germany. May memories help ease the pain. Much love.

Ami Peterson Anderson

April 18, 2013

Betty, Christine and Jason,
So very sorry for your loss! Danny was a great man and we all had such good times. You were our Germany family for a while. My prayers are with you!
Agnes Steffens

Agnes Steffens

April 18, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss Aunt Betty!!! Uncle Danny was a great man and he will be deeply missed!

Lisa Phares

April 18, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss! He will be greatly missed! Prayers to all your family. Love, Cheryl

Cheryl Lilburn

April 18, 2013

I have many fond memories of the kind and caring man that Danny was! I am so sorry for your loss! He was a great man! And now you will have several angels watching over all of you!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love, Julie Harkins Chandler

Julie Chandler

April 18, 2013

Our sincerest heartfelt condolences to family and friends of this comrade-in-arms. Mission accomplished, brother, at ease.

Ric & Dayan Geiger

April 18, 2013

Danny was always a fine man and soldier. He was highly thought of in the Special Forces Community, especially those in DET-K.
RIP my brother.

Richard Worrall

April 18, 2013

Our hearts go out to the Bruce family. Danny was a great friend, mentor and true patriot. He shall be missed.

Jim and Marilyn McEvers

April 18, 2013

Betty & family...I'm so very sorry! Danny was always so kind to me. He will be missed. Deepest sympathy to all, & rest in peace Dan!
Rita

Rita Myers

April 17, 2013

I wish you peace during this time. Danny was always good to me, Dave and our kids. We are sending you all of our love.

Dave and Jesseca Voorhies

April 17, 2013

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