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Bruce Gaines

1930 - 2019

Bruce Gaines obituary, 1930-2019, Indianapolis, IN

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Bruce Gaines Obituary

Bruce Gaines

Indianapolis - Bruce Gains, 88, a lifetime resident of Indiana, has succumbed to a prolonged battle with cancer. Bruce was a supremely kind, intelligent, and loving man. During his years at Shortridge High School, you could find him at Kirschbaum playing basketball with his friends, the "Flicks", who all remained friends their entire lives. He was an active member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity during his time at Butler University. Upon graduation in 1953, he joined the United States Air Force. His father, Orville and mother, Edith were extremely proud of their Lieutenant, Bruce. He chose to go overseas to the base in Sealand, England. While stationed there he met and married his first wife Miriam, who was from Liverpool, England. They had three children from this union: Diana L. Harding, Brian Lewis Gaines, and Jason A. Gaines. In addition to these children was another daughter Alicia Lindgren. When Bruce returned to America he began working for New York Life Insurance Company and Maccabees. Bruce obtained his Indiana Life, Accident and Health License in 1956, his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) in 1971, his Indiana Property & Casualty License in 1981 and became a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) in 1984. He became the youngest member of the Million Dollar Round Table in 1959 and went on to sell mortgages, become a real estate broker, and passed the stock exchange test to become a licensed stock exchange broker in 1989. His friend Tommy Tuttle called him "Juicy Brucie" because he was so sweet. He spent his last 43 years with his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Gaines, AKA "Twinkie Moneyhun". They spent much of the winters on Singer Island, on the Atlantic side of Florida, near Palm Beach.

Bruce leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Gaines; four children; niece, Beverly Parissi from Stuart, Florida; five grandchildren, Damian and Olivia and their great-grandchild Atlas; Jason and Monique's children Alexa and JJ Gaines; Alicia's daughter Truth, who resides with her mother and father in Wentzville, Missouri.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 4-8pm at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., Indianapolis. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11:30am at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 7575 Holliday Dr E, Indianapolis. Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery. Immediately following burial, for close friends and family, there will be a Celebration of life at: Laurel Hall, the old Fletcher Mansion in Windridge condominiums, 5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Apr. 28, 2019.

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Brian L Gaines

April 22, 2022

Well Pop. another year has gone by, and we all miss you very much. the Kids are doing fine and Damiam had a boy and has named him Gaines Lahr, I think that is a big tribute to you and I know your proud. I pray every night for you, Miriam & Suzie. I do miss you and your wisdom & our lunches. rest in peace big guy, your loving Son BLG.

brian gaines

April 21, 2021

Hey PoP, just checking in. I want you know we miss you very much, Diana, Jason, and myself are hanging in there strong and everything is fine, Damien is going to have another Baby soon, so if it is a boy you will have another grandson. I wish you could be here but i know you will be checking in on all of us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you! Rest In Peace Big Guy. Brian.

brian gaines

April 20, 2020

Hi Pop. a day doesn't go by when I think of you with found memories. I miss going to lunch everyday with you ,when we had our time together. I know that you are at peace now and missed dearly by everyone. I say hello ,to you every night, when I pray. and try to have good thoughts for you. Please take care and Rest in Peace. I love so much! you are my KING. lovingly ,Brian L. Gaines

Jody Reyburn

November 14, 2019

I am grateful to have known Bruce and the entire Gaines family. He was always kind and loving to everyone around him. As a country kid in the big city I always had a feeling of being cared for. Thank you for your loving, generous spirt, he was one of a kind.

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Michele Amrhein

May 1, 2019

Bruce was an amazing man. Truly one of the last of the Greatest Generation. Honor. Dignity. Hardworking. Loving, especially loving.

Rest in Peace

Michele A

May 1, 2019

Bruce was an amazing man. Truly one of the last of the Greatest Generation. Honor. Dignity. Hardworking. Loving, especially loving. The Best!!

Rest in Peace

Bren Turner

May 1, 2019

Bruce- you will be missed. Whether one saw you every day, or once in a great while, your kindness, caring and giving heart never ceased. Knowing you through some hard times as well as great times, your example always demonstrated strength and perseverance. You never judged and always gave no matter the situation. You were the peacemaker and rock of your family and through them your legacy will continue on. Condolences to the entire Gaines family during this time of great loss.

What a handsome young man!

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

BIG family dinner - Bruce is second from right.

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

Buddy & Sonny

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

Edith Gaines and Bruce partaking of wedding cake.

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

Orval and Joann Gaines kiss at their wedding. I love the look on Bruce's face!

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

Couple of greasers. :-)

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

Kids

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

I know the man on the right is my dad, Orval and I THINK that's Bruce on the left

Cathy Sutton

April 30, 2019

Timothy Lee Shumaker

April 28, 2019

Bruce was a Grand Man... I was proud to have spent time and know him. God Bless

Brian Gaines

April 28, 2019

Brucie, once told me,
Your are only judge one day of who you are, and that's the day of your funeral, if nobody shows up to pay their respect, you probably were not a nice person.
He went on to say, that True Wealth is not determined by how much money you have, it is how many Friends you have.
.My Father was a Very Wealthy Man.

Thanks Dad,
for all your GUIDENCE, Wisdom and Knowledge and Love.
Brian.

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Elizabeth Biddle

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elizabeth biddle

April 27, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Visitation

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7575 Holliday Dr E,, Indianapolis, IN

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