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BODINE, 88
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LAKELAND - Bruce Barbour Bodine, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center due to heart failure.
Born December 28, 1922 in Muskegon, MI, Mr. Bodine moved to Florida in 1971 and was a successful businessman in the family owned and operated Bodine Printing & Copy Center. He was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran.
Mr. Bodine is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lorraine Bodine of Lakeland, sons, Bruce Bodine and wife Mary Kay, and Mark Bodine and wife Caren, all of Lakeland, daughters, Debbie Seelye of Tampa and Valerie Bodine of Lakeland; six grandchildren, Bruce Bodine and wife Amy, Danielle Boles and husband Josh, Shannon and Kelly Seelye, and Jet and Ava Bodine; eight great-grandchildren, Ansley, Claudia, and Holly Claire Bodine, Gavin, Gwendolyn, and Gunnar Boles, and Zack and Jadyn Seelye, and brother, John Bodine of Michigan.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 1-2 PM at Heath Funeral Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 2 PM.
Donations may be made to the SPCA, 5850 Brannen Rd. S., Lakeland, FL 33813 and Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250
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www.heathfuneralchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Bodine
December 26, 2012
Dad it has been a year since you have gone to be with Jesus. We all miss you and think of you each and every day. You will forever be in our hearts and prayers. I love you Dad. Your daughter Valerie.
January 5, 2012
Dad,I miss you more than words could ever express. You were my hero from the time I was a little girl. Thank you for all the love and acceptance. I was so proud to be your daughter. You are now my angel Dad.
All my love,
Valerie
January 4, 2012
Want to let the Bodine Family know that my thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. Tricia Minor
Carolyn Woodard
January 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mr. Bodine's passing. He was a wonderful man! My prayers are with your family!
January 3, 2012
Dear Valerie and Family,
Loosing a life's love is so difficult. Only Jesus can truly know your deepest pain and begin to cover it in His love for you. Many are praying for each of you during this hard time. Please reach out and receive the condolences of time and concern they offer. We all await to help each of you.
May God hold your hands,
Jeanne & Dave Gleespen
Todd & Gilit Kontny
January 2, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful person and will greatly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Pat Edwards
January 2, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Bodine family. May the peace that comes from memories and love shared, comfort you now and in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was special. I will always remember him fondly.
Sheryl Rubin
January 2, 2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
January 2, 2012
Valerie and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sarah Fountain(Carpenter's)
Mark & Monica Lanier
January 2, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Bodine
January 2, 2012
You will greatly be missed, Dad
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