James W. Bruce

James W. Bruce, 78, Leawood, KS, passed away June 1, 2005. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4 at Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak, KCMO. Burial at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to KC Hospice, 1625 W. 92nd St., KCMO, 64114. James was born April 13, 1927, in Kansas City, MO, to James J. and Florence (Klapmeyer) Bruce. He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Bruce attended Southwest High School, Wentworth Military Academy, Kansas City Junior College, and later graduated from the University of Kansas. He was employed by Beech Aircraft in Wichita, KS, Westinghouse in KCMO, Black and Veatch, KCMO, and the Board of Public Utilities in KCKS. James was a member of Central United Methodist Church, and the Kansas City St. Andrew Society. In retirement, Mr. Bruce volunteered for Johnson County Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and was a member of IEEE. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Richard Klapmeyer Bruce. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Laura Bruce, of the home; son Robert J. Bruce, Roeland Park, KS; daughter Becca Bruce, Prairie Village, KS; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Ann Scrogham; as well as several cousins. (Arr. Mt. Moriah and Freeman, 816-942-2004)