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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Bruce Van Druff

Bruce Van

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December 13, 1919 – October 18, 2013

Bruce Van Druff's Obituary

Birthplace: Council Bluffs, Iowa Resided In: Scottsdale, AZ formerly Red Oak Bruce Van Druff, 93, Red Oak, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. Bruce was born Dec. 13, 1919, in Council Bluffs. He was the middle child of Leonard and Ethel Van Druff. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School he went on to Iowa State University and was a member Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a degree in Engineering. After graduation, he was employed by Boeing Aircraft in Seattle where he personally designed the stabilizer for the tail of the B-17 bomber during World War II. He considered this to be one of his greatest accomplishments. Additionally, in his lifetime, he was President of the Iowa Manufacturer's Association, Vice President of the Red Oak Boy Scouts, Board Member of the Iowa Department of Transportation, Commissioner of the Iowa Aeronautical Assoc. and Trustee of the Hoover Library Assoc. His life's work was at the Thos. D. Murphy Company where he was President from 1968 to 1987. He cherished the many friendships he made during his years at the Murphy Company. Bruce was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a trusted friend of many people in Red Oak and Scottsdale, Ariz. Bruce was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Jo. Survivors include his three children, Anne Halvin of Okoboji, Cindy Krausgrill of Clayton, Calif. and Peter Van Druff of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; grandchildren, Matt Crandall, Alex Brockelsby, Kim Himmelberg, Anne Clyncke and Patrick Krausgrill; great-grandchildren, Anna Himmelberg, Lucy Himmelberg, Sam Clyncke, Tess Clyncke, Meadow Brockelsby and Hayley Rushing. A celebration of life service will be held 4 PM Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the chapel of First United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Montgomery County Historical Society. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Date: 5/24/2014 Time: 4 PM Comments: First United Methodist Church 600 E. Hammond Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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Date: 5/24/2014 Time: Prior to the service Comments: This will be a private family ceremony. Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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