Birth date: Mar 3, 1957 Death date: Feb 19, 2010
Bruce Howard Voelker On February 19, 2010 Bruce Voelker passed away quite suddenly. While he had been ill, his passing was not expected. Bruce was born and raised in Washington. He served his country in the Navy and worked at the Read Obituary
I only knew Bruce as a member of our vanpool, but I understood him to be a wonderful man. I enjoyed the chats we had and felt bad about his health issues. His life was ended way too soon. He will be missed.##imported-begin##Phil Spilger##imported-end##
In memory of Bruce Voelker.##imported-begin##NULL##imported-end##
I had the opportunity to work with Bruce several times during my time at S/67 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and every time I was impressed by his knowledge, professionalism, and his desire to help all he came into contact with. He will surely be missed by many!
While he may be gone from this life, I'm sure he will find happiness in the next one. Bruce, I will always remember your smile and gentle way of dealing with others.
Tom & Diane Powell##imported-begin##Tom powell##imported-end##
I extend my most sincere condolences to Bruce's family on their loss. Bruce has been a good friend ever since I hired into the shop many years ago and his passing is truly a tragedy to those of us who knew and interacted with him through the years. He will be a person long remembered and an impossible to replace.##imported-begin##Gene Hoagland##imported-end##
Bruce was a great man and a highly skilled technician. Please accept our deepest condolences from the Cudlipp family.##imported-begin##Jeff Cudlipp##imported-end##
I joined Shop 67 in 1986, and Bruce was among those who smiled and made me feel comfortable and welcome. He was quick to gently tease or joke, trying to keep a straight face but the twinkle in his eyes always gave him away. He enjoyed making people smile. We tossed quick banter back and forth over the years. Nothing profound, just the kind of friendly exchange you come to depend on to get through the day. He's been out of our shop for many years, but thankfully remained himself no matter what color hard hat he wore. It is obvious that many people are deeply saddened, and feel a very personal loss. What a wonderful tribute. May his family find comfort in how so many of us enjoyed knowing him.##imported-begin##Freda Eisler##imported-end##
Our condolences to the Voelker family. I have worked with and knew Bruce since he started work in Shop 67. It was always a pleasure to work with him here or off station. It was always a Good Morning to see Bruce and his smile on the bus ride into the CIA. I'll miss seeing and talking with him in the mornings, he will be missed by all that knew him.
Roger & Nancy Prante##imported-begin##Roger and Nancy Prante##imported-end##
I have worked with Bruce many times over the years he was in the shipyard. He was a good worker and will be sorely missed. I am also working on a fund raiser for the American Lung Association. I was dedicating the climb in honor of Bruce. Now that Bruce has passed I will still be raising money in memory of Bruce. The climb will be in July and I would be honored to take some of Bruce's ashes along for the ride and spread his ashes at the top of Mount Rainier.
Sincerely,
John##imported-begin##John Jurgens##imported-end##
Deus vo biscum et vostra familia.
God be with you and your family.##imported-begin##Darrell Osgood##imported-end##
I'm deeply saddened by Bruce's passing and my heart goes out to Liz and all of the Voelker family. God's peace and comfort to all of you. It's a great honor to have had Bruce as my mentor, coworker, and my friend. From the time I first met Bruce until the day of his passing, he cheerfully offered his expertise and guidance. I will miss him.##imported-begin##Eric Schauer##imported-end##
