Cody Wade Bruce

Cody Wade Bruce October 23, 1968 - August 6, 2009. LEBANON - Resident of Lebanon, Oregon. Cody was taken from us unexpectedly on August 6, 2009, in Salem, Oregon. Cody was born in Oregon City in 1968, to Donna Lee and Harry Bruce, and was a member of the Osage Nation. He graduated from North Salem High, and attended ITT Tech and Linn Benton Community College where he studied Art and Graphic Design. Early in Cody's career, he became a short-order cook for the family restaurant and later became a Press Operator. He enjoyed Snowboarding, Skateboarding, fishing, and was an avid fan of Heavy Metal Music. Cody touched the lives of many people with his charismatic smile, generosity, and sense of humor. Cody is survived by his mother, Donna Lee of Lebanon; grandmother, Rose Gephardt; sister, Kim Cardona; brother, Darwin McCoy, all of Salem; and brother, Carson Brown of Hillsboro. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Lawrence Lee; grandfather, Fred Gephardt; and sister, Carla Brown. A public viewing is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday August 13, 2009, at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 14 at City View Cemetery, followed by a potluck reception at Bush's Pasture Park immediately after the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Union Gospel Mission of Salem, Oregon (503)362-3983.