Bruce E. Harding
June 30, 2015
Bruce E. Harding passed away early June 30, 2015 at age 55. After a courageous and positive cancer journey, he went peacefully at Mercy Medical Center.
Bruce was born in Toledo, Ohio, spent the majority of his childhood years in Woodville, Ohio, and graduated from Bowling Green State University. After college, Bruce moved to Westerville, Ohio where he met his wife, Cheryl. Following the birth of their two children, Bruce and his family relocated to West Des Moines, Iowa where they have resided for the past twenty years. He worked at Iowa Student Loan for 16 years, spent many years volunteering with the West Des Moines Soccer Club, and enjoyed traveling with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl of West Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, Alexandra (Daniel) Huisman of West Des Moines, Iowa; son, Zachary of West Des Moines, Iowa; mother, Janice Little of Wauseon, Ohio; brother, Robert (Amy) Little of Genoa, Ohio; grandmother, Mildred Norris of Swanton, Ohio; sister-in-law, Tammy (Darrin) Clark of Galloway, Ohio; nephew, Derrik (Britny) Clark of Worthington, Ohio; stepmother, Carol Harding of Toledo, Ohio; mother-in-law, Jean Spriggs of Hilliard, Ohio; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Charles Harding of Toledo, Ohio; grandfather, Marion Norris of Swanton, Ohio; and grandmother, Evelyn Dulemba of Jackson Center, Michigan.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family for donation to rare cancer research. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Roger Rinderknecht
07/04/2015
Knew Bruce from our share group at Hope, and he was always such a gentleman, and had many great words of wisdom for all of us. Blessings to you and all of your family.
Jill Robinson (Mrs. Robinson)
07/03/2015
Cheryl, Zach, and Lexi,
I just saw in the paper today about Bruce's passing. Words cannot express how sorry I am. My heart goes out to all of you. Please contact me at any time if there is anything at all I can do. I'm thinking and praying for all of you.
My sincerest condolences.-Jill
Allan & Barbara Patterson
07/02/2015
We wanted to extend our "Deepest Condolences" in Bruce's passing. Although we didn't get to spend a lot of time with him, the time we were around him, (the games & @ Zach's grad. at KU), he was very friendly & personable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Barb (O'Connor) Runion
07/02/2015
Dear Jan, Rob, Cheryl, Lexi, & Zach:
It was heartbreaking to hear of Bruces passing. He not only was a neighbor and classmate, but a treasured friend. We recently exchanged updates of our families and he was bursting with love and pride as he shared pictures of you all from the wedding. I will forever remember his humorous antics, genuine loving and loyal personality, and THEE most infectious smile ever!!
Continued prayers for comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time ~ Barb
Jim Heideman
07/02/2015
We were saddened to hear about Bruce's passing. His approach to live touched us all. The way Bruce valued family and friends and the positive approach he took towards life and its many challenges impressed us all. He will be missed but remembered often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Myers
07/01/2015
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce. I always enjoyed seeing him at Zack's games. He was a great supporter. He was such a positive and great guy.
Jordan Trachtenberg
07/01/2015
Bruce will always be remembered in our family for his kindness, friendship, and sense of humor. A funny conversation I remember from childhood was when we were at your house for a barbecue. I was maybe 10 or 12 and I was telling him how much I disliked frozen vegetables over canned. He commiserated and said he hated frozen peas. :)
Cheryl, I send my deepest condolences for you, Lexi, and Zach. He was a great father and husband. He will be deeply missed but always remembered joyfully. Love and prayers, Jordan
Tim Brunkhorst
07/01/2015
Cheryl-
Wow...heaven got a good one. So sorry for your loss. Bruce was such a good person and what an infectious laugh he had. I'll never forget some of the talks we shared over the years. He was a true friend. He will be missed.
Melody Brownell
07/01/2015
Cheryl - my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I hope your family can gather to celebrate Bruce's life and take comfort in the impact he has made on other's lives. Take care.
Linda McCauley (American Enterprise)
07/01/2015
Cheryl, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Kristin Smith
07/01/2015
Cheryl:
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kristin Smith
Kimberly Copeland
06/30/2015
Deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I have some beautiful memories of summers in St. Joe Benton Harbor. We had so much fun as kids. Bruce and I shared many special memories with Grandma Harding as well. Love and hugs to you all.
The Copelands
Duane & Kim (Kimura)