David Clarence Bruce, Sr., 63, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born February 11, 1946, at Plattsburgh, New York, the son of Clarence Phillip and Margaret Carrol Bruce. He graduated from the Plattsburg High School with the class of 1964. Following high school he entered United States Army where he earned the M14 Rifle Expert Badge, and specialized in engineering, heavy equipment, and maintenance; he was honorably discharged in 1971. Upon his discharge, he returned to New York and joined his family in the family business. Later, he drove semi for Dickey Transport. In 1983 he moved to Oskaloosa and began working for the City of Oskaloosa. For several years David was the superintendent of the North Wastewater Facility in Oskaloosa. He retired in May of 2008 after 25 years of service. He enjoyed watching NASCAR especially Rusty Wallace, traveling around the U.S., and tinkering in his garage. He delighted in spending time with his family, and had a genuine love of life. He was a member of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W.
His family includes his two sons: David C. (& Amber) Bruce, Jr. and their children: Bailey, Kirsten of Oskaloosa, and Phillip B. Bruce of Killeen, Texas and his children: Alyssa, Ashley, Ciara, and Isabelle; his mother: Margaret "Nan" Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York; a sister: Karen Brim of Bedford, Indiana; and a brother: Dennis "Bud" (& Pat) Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York.
David was preceded in death by his father, and two sisters: Donna Lindsey and Pat Fredrick.
Funeral services for David Bruce will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery at Oskaloosa. With graveside military rites given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V.. Visitation will begin Wednesday morning after 9 and the family will be at the funeral chapel Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
His family includes his two sons: David C. (& Amber) Bruce, Jr. and their children: Bailey, Kirsten of Oskaloosa, and Phillip B. Bruce of Killeen, Texas and his children: Alyssa, Ashley, Ciara, and Isabelle; his mother: Margaret "Nan" Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York; a sister: Karen Brim of Bedford, Indiana; and a brother: Dennis "Bud" (& Pat) Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York.
David was preceded in death by his father, and two sisters: Donna Lindsey and Pat Fredrick.
Funeral services for David Bruce will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery at Oskaloosa. With graveside military rites given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V.. Visitation will begin Wednesday morning after 9 and the family will be at the funeral chapel Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
David Clarence Bruce, Sr., 63, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born February 11, 1946, at Plattsburgh, New York, the son of Clarence Phillip and Margaret Carrol Bruce. He graduated from the Plattsburg High School with the class of 1964. Following high school he entered United States Army where he earned the M14 Rifle Expert Badge, and specialized in engineering, heavy equipment, and maintenance; he was honorably discharged in 1971. Upon his discharge, he returned to New York and joined his family in the family business. Later, he drove semi for Dickey Transport. In 1983 he moved to Oskaloosa and began working for the City of Oskaloosa. For several years David was the superintendent of the North Wastewater Facility in Oskaloosa. He retired in May of 2008 after 25 years of service. He enjoyed watching NASCAR especially Rusty Wallace, traveling around the U.S., and tinkering in his garage. He delighted in spending time with his family, and had a genuine love of life. He was a member of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W.
His family includes his two sons: David C. (& Amber) Bruce, Jr. and their children: Bailey, Kirsten of Oskaloosa, and Phillip B. Bruce of Killeen, Texas and his children: Alyssa, Ashley, Ciara, and Isabelle; his mother: Margaret "Nan" Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York; a sister: Karen Brim of Bedford, Indiana; and a brother: Dennis "Bud" (& Pat) Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York.
David was preceded in death by his father, and two sisters: Donna Lindsey and Pat Fredrick.
Funeral services for David Bruce will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery at Oskaloosa. With graveside military rites given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V.. Visitation will begin Wednesday morning after 9 and the family will be at the funeral chapel Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
His family includes his two sons: David C. (& Amber) Bruce, Jr. and their children: Bailey, Kirsten of Oskaloosa, and Phillip B. Bruce of Killeen, Texas and his children: Alyssa, Ashley, Ciara, and Isabelle; his mother: Margaret "Nan" Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York; a sister: Karen Brim of Bedford, Indiana; and a brother: Dennis "Bud" (& Pat) Bruce of Plattsburgh, New York.
David was preceded in death by his father, and two sisters: Donna Lindsey and Pat Fredrick.
Funeral services for David Bruce will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery at Oskaloosa. With graveside military rites given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V.. Visitation will begin Wednesday morning after 9 and the family will be at the funeral chapel Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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