Bruce was born October 13, 1949 in Plymouth, MI. He passed away August 1, 2018. He was raised in Plymouth where he graduated from Plymouth High School and went on to attend Western Michigan University. Upon finishing college he spent seven years living in Utah pursuing his favorite pastime, skiing, where he developed lifelong friends. He eventually moved back to Plymouth and met the love of his life and best friend, Julee. They married and lived a wonderful life together raising their two children, Erin and Christopher.
Bruce’s passion was spending time with his family and skiing. He was a proud Grandpa to five grandchildren, Elizabeth (5), Daniel (5), Hailey (3), Isabella (3), and Marigold (1), who each had a very special bond with him.
Bruce is survived by his beloved wife Julee, daughter Erin (Tedd) LaPorte, son Christopher (Alicia) Gould, brother Terry (Patrice) Gould, brother-in-law Brad (Cindy) Hutchins, sister-in-law Loree (Mike) Kennedy, sister-in-law Ramona Gould, and loved by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Lorraine, and brother Gary.
There will be a service for Bruce on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth with public visitation starting at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631.