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Lancaster - Bruce L. Reed, 77, of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Rose City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Susan (Sweeney) Vaughn Reed of Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. Reed were married for over 20 years.
Born December 24, 1942 in Valley View, PA, Bruce was the son of the late Palmer H. and Mildred T. (Reed) Reed.
Bruce graduated from Tri-Valley High School where he was the quarterback of their first football team. He attended Ford School of Business and graduated from Penn State University with a Business Logistics degree. Following college, he played semi-pro ice hockey.
He worked formerly for Armstrong in Lancaster and retired from Case New Holland (Sperry New Holland).
Bruce was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Lancaster. He loved to garden and spend time at the beach.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jeffrey P. Reed of Lancaster; daughter, Courtney Stork and her husband, Rich of Lancaster; 2 step-sons, Peter M. Vaughn, Esq. of York and Matthew T. Vaughn and his wife, Megan of Greenville, DE; 11 grandchildren; and a brother, Fredrick Reed and his wife, Barbara of Mesquite, NV. He was preceded in death by a brother, Palmer "Sunny" H. Reed, Jr.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. A private burial will be held in the Memorial Garden of First Presbyterian Church of York.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the SPCA, 848 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403.
www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com
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Charity Drewes
July 5, 2021
I am only seeing this now and thinking of Jeff and Courtney and your whole family. I can still hear the times my mom would say "Thank God I can count on Bruce." when it came to their committee work. I am sure God has been there for you and if there is ever anything I can do, please let me know. It's been almost 4 years since my mom passed and there are still some rough days. God bless you all.
Doug Martin
November 3, 2020
Bruce and I worked together at Milwaukee Road in Chicago circa 1967 on a commodity report for Marketing and Research Department. My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting with he and Susan when he was confined in a home in Lancaster several years ago. I shall always treasure thecime we spent with them.
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Burlington Latshaw
April 21, 2020
Susan, I was profoundly saddened to learn of Bruce's death. If you remember, I was his next-door neighbor in Valley View and fellow football player for Tri-Valley High. I was honored to perform the wedding service for you and Bruce way back in 1999. Know that you are in my prayers and that I stand ready to support you in any way needed. My phone number is 484-366-4193. Please contact me if there is to be a Memorial Service after this virus has run its course. As is spoken in this season of Easter we all remember our loved ones and continue in the knowledge that He is Risen. Alleluia.
Dottie Woods
April 20, 2020
Dearest Sue, my love and sympathy to you. I have known you since kindergarten and here we are in our 70's. Just wish this time was happier for you. Keep your memories close to you to bring you happiness and joy.
Mary & Ron Rogozinski
April 20, 2020
Sue...my sympathy and prayers are with you and the entire family. May God Bless You and give you strength at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary & Ron
Stephanie Crim
April 20, 2020
Sending sympathy and prayers to you and to your family. Stephanie Crim
Melissa Phillips
April 19, 2020
I will remember Bruce for the kindness he always showed me. How happy I was when he shared with me his love for ice hockey! Proud to find out he was a ice hockey player! We often discussed the Flyers and what game was on tv. I will always be grateful for all his smiles and those great conversations we shared, memories I'll always cherish. My heart felt condolences go out to his family, wife Sue and his friends.
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