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BRUCE VANTREES Obituary
age 70, died Tuesday, June 14th at E.T. York Hospice Care Center. Bruce was born in Sand Springs, OK January 15, 1941. He lived in Charlotte, NC for nine years prior to moving to Gainesville 8 years ago. He was a computer consultant in the financial industry. Bruce was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. He attended Antioch Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling and dealing with collectibles.
Bruce is preceded in death by his Grandmother Belle Vantrees who raised him with the help of his aunt Artie Scott of Grass Valley CA . Survivors include his life partner Richard Stone of Gainesville, FL, daughters Sabrina Tonning, Coeur d' Alene, ID, Taunya Altamirano, Phoenix, AZ, Ashley Marie Stone, Oak Hill, WO, and Grandchildren Zak & Tyler.
Funeral Services will take place Friday at 11:00 AM at Antioch Baptist Church 3612 NW 177th Ave., Gainesville, FL. Family will receive friends from 10-11:00 AM. Interment will follow the service in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 S. MAIN ST., GAINESVILLE, FL 32601. 352-376-5361.
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for BRUCE VANTREES
Ruth Ann Williams
June 22, 2011
Rick, we are praying for you in your time of loss.
Roger/Dwayne Hearl
June 22, 2011
Bruce will be missed very much by me and Roger, it was our pleasure to get to know him and spend time with him. I had many talks and laughs with Bruce and I think I made him laugh to the very end. I tried to make him smile and laugh thur all the pain he was having by blowing up gloves at his dr. appointment to making him have his picture taken with Santa....I will never forget you Bruce and you will always have a special place in mine and Roger's heart. Love Always your Friends
Arlene Fields
June 20, 2011
So honored to have known such a nice man. He was always so kind to our family and for that I am so thankful. You will be truly missed Bruce. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
Ellen Hargrave
June 20, 2011
It was wonderful to get to know Bruce and experience his calm kindness. I also have fond memories of visiting with Bruce, and you Rick as well. I pray God's peace on you!
June Hartley
June 20, 2011
I just submitted an entry and forgot to include my name. The note was from Cousin June.
Thom Stone
June 20, 2011
Bruce was a big brother to me and I will miss him not being here. May we rejoice in the privaledge of having him for the time that we did, and look forward to the day where we will all be together in heaven where there is no more pain and no more suffering for all those who believe in Christ. God Bless You Rick and God Bless Bruce.
June 20, 2011
I am so grateful that I had the privilege of knowing Bruce. He was a friendly, gracious man and he demonstrated much courage as he faced cancer and death. I have fond memories of visiting with Bruce and with you, Rick. I pray that the peace of God and many wonderful memories will carry you through these days and the days to come.
Ken Davis
June 17, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sherry
June 17, 2011
Thinking of you today. We love you,
Sis
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