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Nov
18
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206
Nov
19
Graveside service
10:00 a.m.
Lakeview Cemetery
12100 E. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67206
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East WichitaJames Bruce Obituary
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Lakeview Cemetery.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elaine Bruce.
Survived by his son, James "Jimmy" (Kayli) Bruce, Jr.; grandchildren, Quentin J., Pyper L., Tytan E., and Brook-lynne E. Bruce; sister, Patricia A. (Raymond) Bruce-Novak, all of Wichita; former wife, Gloria; Jimmy's mother, Karen.
A memorial has been established with: National League of POW/MIA Families, 5673 Columbia Pike, Ste. #101, Falls Church, VA 22041.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
18
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206
Nov
19
Graveside service
10:00 a.m.
Lakeview Cemetery
12100 E. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67206
Services provided by
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita