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Bruce Edward Vanica
Former Northwest Airlines District Sales Manager, Bruce Vanica, died Monday, Oct. 12, at the age of 93. Bruce and his family moved to Billings from Cincinnati, Ohio in 1968 and his sales territory covered all of Montana and Northern Wyoming during the 1970s when Northwest struggled through multiple strikes. After he retired from the airline, he owned two travel agencies and a bus tour company in Billings during the 1980s. He then became a First Student school bus driver for almost 25 years.
He is survived by his seven children, 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The family is grateful to the staff of River Ridge Assisted Living at Eagle Cliff Manor in the Heights for the loving, compassionate care he received the past two and a half years – especially during this difficult year with the coronavirus concerns.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Dahl Funeral Chapel. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at Bruce's memorial service will be limited. Please see Dahl's website at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com for details regarding a live-stream of the service as well as Bruce's complete obituary.
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Jaime @ Meals on Wheels
October 17, 2020
I was reminiscing, yesterday, with one of the drivers on your dads route about what a nice man Bruce was. We always enjoyed our visits with him. We are so glad that his life touched ours! I hope sweet memories comfort you, his family, at this time.
Mary Thielen
October 16, 2020
I asked several First Student people if you were still around. I use to share jokes on our e-mail....he mentioned several times how much how much he enjoyed them. When I stopped getting e-mails, I really missed hearing from Bruce.
I was an aide on his route from time to time over the years, he was such a joy, always happy and helpful. He will be in my memories and prayers, Rest In Peace, Bruce....Mary
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