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Howard Bruce
1932 - 2022
Howard Bruce
1932 - 2022
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BORN
1932
DIED
2022
Howard Bruce Obituary
Howard was born on May 22, 1932 in Hunter, Kansas the son of Nelson Ray and Marguerite (Lashell) Bruce.
He was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and School as well as, a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends.
He married Elizabeth Eilert in September of 1953 in Beloit, KS. To this union was born Steven "Steve" A. Bruce, Lawrence, Margaret A. Bruce (Kurt), Platte City, MO, and Richard "Rick" L. Bruce (Linda), Sunrise Beach, MO. Elizabeth passed away in 1964. Howard later married Mary Jo Heiman on August 7, 1966 in which she brought into their marriage a son, Jeffrey Lynn Bruce (Joyce), Eaton, CO. Together Howard and Mary Jo had four children, Rodney N. Bruce (Gwenda), Lawrence, Todd W. Bruce, Canyon Lake, TX, Jodell G. Elkinton (Brian), Canyon Lake, TX, and Juli A. Beadleston (Matt), San Antonio, TX; 25 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and four sisters, Neola F. Wolfbrandt, Nancy J. Joyner, Shela Phiefer, and Vickie J. Fasulo. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Bernice (Hackenberg) Bruce, and two sisters, Lois Obert and Carol Brown.
He was a Electrician Supervisor at Farmland Industries for 39 years until he retired in 1994.
A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 8 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in Howard's name to St. John Catholic School and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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Scott Tuley
January 7, 2023
My wife Julie and I want to send prayers to the Bruce family. Howard was a very talented man who was also a friend of my father. He passed his skills on to his sons. Peace to you Rick.
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