1870 Stuarts Draft Highway
Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Dr. Dale H. Bruce, 86, of Stuarts Draft departed this life on August 7, 2017 at his home.
Born May 8, 1931 in Connelsville, PA, he was the son of the late Richard T. and Mattie V. Bruce.
He was a U.S. Veteran having served his country honorably with the Navy and rising to the rank of Dental Technician Third Class. Dr. Bruce was a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and practiced dentistry in the Waynesboro and Stuarts Draft areas for 30 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Stella R. Bruce; daughter, Becky B. Lamb; son, Steven W. Bruce; two brothers, Dr. Richard T. Bruce and Dr. Douglas Bruce.
Survivors include his wife, Loraine H. Bruce; two daughters, Cheryl B. Hutchens (Dr. James Hutchens) and Debby G. Bruce (Eddie Seaman); daughter-in-law, Karen A. Bruce; six grandchildren, Dale A. Bruce (Jamie), Eric S. Bruce (Caitlin), Ashley N. Ellinger (Jeff), Dr. Grant T. Hutchens, Jenna E. Hutchens, Aaron M. Lamb; four great grandchildren, Andrew Bruce, Alivia Bruce, Mason Bruce and Colin Bruce; two sisters-in-law, Millie M. Bruce and Emily L. Bruce; brother-in-law, Wilson J. Humphreys; numerous nieces, nephews and special friend, Sheree H. Gillespie; caregivers, Nikki Cash, Kelly Inzunza and Samantha Meade.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Augusta Memorial Park with Rev. Ryan Schaeffer officiating. Those who plan to attend are asked to meet directly at the cemetery.
There will be no public viewing or visitation at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Augusta Health Foundation, c/o Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939 or Glovier Memorial United Methodist Church, 688 Highland Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
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October 9, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Joanne White
August 24, 2017
Barbie/Barbara Vigour
Sending my condolences to your family. Wishing you all peace and the comfort of wonderful memories of a life well-lived. I've wonderful memories of summers spent in the Ridgeview Pool with most of the Bruce family. You are in my prayers.
(High Bentham, North Yorkshire, UK)
August 11, 2017
Donna Evelsizer
Dear Loriane and Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your Husband and Father.
He was such a sweet man and we had many laughs during our appointments with him. May you have peace and comfort with your memories
Blessings
Lyle and Donna Evelsizer
August 11, 2017
Dennis and Elaine Bradley and Thelma and Dennis Baker
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
August 10, 2017
Danny Doyle
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so happy to me Dr. Bruce and his family while he was at Brookdale. Our dad Elmer Doyle enjoyed having him as a room mate. May you enjoy all the happy memories and know he is at peace.
August 10, 2017
Charles Reynolds
Mindy and I join with so many members of the community in sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family. The good doctor is well-remembered and much-respected, which is clear testimony to a life well-lived.
May the knowledge that he is whole and at peace bring comfort to your hearts.
2 Timothy Ch 4 Verses 7-8.
Pastor Charlie and Mindy Reynolds,
Calvary UMC, Stuarts Draft.
August 10, 2017
Charles Reynolds
Mindy and I join with so many members of the community in sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family. The good doctor is well-remembered and much-respected, which is clear testimony to a life well-lived.
May the knowledge that he is whole and at peace bring comfort to your hearts.
2 Timothy 4:7-8. Pastor Charlie and Mindy Reynolds, Calvary UMC, Stuarts Draft.
August 10, 2017
Charles Reynolds
Mindy and I join with so many members of the community in sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family. The good doctor is well-remembered and much-respected, which is clear testimony to a life well-lived.
May the knowledge that he is whole and at peace bring comfort to your hearts.
2 Timothy 4:7-8. Pastor Charlie and Mindy Reynolds (Calvary UMC, Stuarts Draft).
August 9, 2017
Nancy Croushorn
The Bruce Family: Oh the memories that are going in my mind when the name Dale Bruce is mentioned! From the early days at Glovier Memorial with sweet Stella and the family. Parties at their house with the Sunday School class while I was growing up. Then the years of VBS when Dale and Lorraine couldn't wait to have their "kids" class each and every year. He was such a sweet man. I know he is at peace now and reunited with his family that has gone on. Maybe he will say "hi" to Daddy for me since they were buddies always talking basketball rivalry. With thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Love, Bonnie and Nancy Croushorn
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