Kevin S. Bruce
January 18, 2006
GODDARD - Bruce, Kevin S., 39, Andale High School Athletic Director, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006. Visitation with the family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Service, 9:30 A.M., Monday, Westlink Christian Church, both in Wichita. Graveside Service, 2:00 P.M., Monday, McPherson (KS) Cemetery. Preceded in death by parents, James and Phyllis; brother, James. Survivors: wife, Mindy; sons, Parker and Noah; daughter, Paiton, all of the home; sisters, Susan Biggs of Ulysses, Kandra Hanson of Colorado Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Bruce Children Education Fund, c/o Legacy Bank, 3711 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS 67205.
Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, January 22, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Graveside Service, 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 23, McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, KS.
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Mindy & Kids-I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and daddy. I know you kids will grow up to know how special and smart and loving your daddy was. He coached me in so many ways with school, sports, and just everyday things that would come up for me. Your mother taught me a lot of things too, not to mention that she was the best basketball coach ever! I am so sorry for your loss and may God be with you everyday of your lives.
Mindy & Kids: Just wanted to let you’ll know that we have you in our prayers. We were very sadden to hear of Kevins passing. He was such a great friend. Kids some day I would like to sit down with you and share some wonderful stories of your dad while he was here at Satanta, Kansas. He will be missed. Remember, look to god for strenght Mindy. Sal, Katie, Marc & Cassandra Limon
Mindy and kids, I am deeply sorry about the death of Kevin,he always seem to have a smile on his face whenever i ran into him at the school functions,You and your family are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Mindy, Kevin’s ability to relate to students was a true gift. Our boys admired him and looked up to him. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mindy, Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. I will always remember the great times Kevin and I shared coaching football and track together. I learned so much about how to personally treat athletes from him, he had a wonderful bond with the kids. Please know that that will always live on in all the lives he touched. The things that he and I disagreed on seem so petty now…I regret that I didn’t do more to make things right. I will always remember Kevin as the life of the party…always passing around another round reminding everyone to ‘be careful’ and ‘be good’. If there’s ever anything I can do, please let me know. Greg Smarsh
Mindy,Parker,Noah and Paiton, Words cannot express how deeply sorry the girls and I feel for you all. We say a prayer every night for you hope you feel the love of family and friends surrounding you.May God be with you now more than ever and fill you with love and strength. We love you all.
Mindy & family, Susan and Kandy and families, We are so sorry for your loss. Darrel and I talked this morning about Kevin’s grin and how he always looked like he was up to something. And in high school, he usually was. He was happy and always smiling and that is what we both remember about him. Darrel talked to him several times at conventions or meetings for Kansas coaches and then later for principals. Kevin talked about Mindy and the children and what was going on in their lives and Darrel said you could tell how happy he was and how excited when Mindy and he were blessed with Parker, Paiton and then Noah. Again, we are so sorry. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Mindy and family, Susie and Kandy, Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Kevin was a wonderful guy and friend. He always had a smile for every person he passed on the street or in the halls at Canton-Galva High School. Kevin will be greatly missed! You are in our thoughts and prayers and may God Bless You during this difficult time.
Mindy and Children I am so very sorry to hear of the passing away of Kevin. I got to know Kevin when he was coaching at Andale. He always had such a genuine warmth towards others. I pray that you find Jesus’ love and compassion through this very trying time. Your all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Dave Fennewald Head Football Coach Mulvane KS
Dear Mindy and Children, Kandy and Susie, We are deeply saddened by the news of Kevin’s death. Kevin spent a lot of time in our home throughout his and Brent and Burton’s school years together. He was always fun to have around and we share in your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Larry and Bernie Tredway
I had the privilege of doing the marriage of Kevin’s sister Kandy to Ed Hanson. During that time I watched Kevin as he patiently cared for his children who were very active during the wedding that took place at their cabin in Colorado. I was impressed by the love he had for his children. May he rest in God’s care and may his family experience the peace and comfort that Jesus brings during these days and months ahead.