Bruce Ellis Staten
July 31, 2017
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Bruce Ellis Staten (Sr), 62, of Altoona, Iowa passed away at Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Bruce was born April 2, 1955 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Margania Walker Staten and Ernest Staten (Sr). Margania later married Charles E Britt when Bruce was a young child. Bruce graduated from New Bern Senior High School, North Carolina in 1973. He served as a tanker in both the United States Army and the Texas National Guard. Bruce became a Registered Nurse, graduating from Central Texas College, Killeen, TX, in 1988. Bruce married his current wife, Marla Ryerkerk July 16, 1990 in Belton, TX. Bruce retired from both nursing and the Veteran’s Administration Healthcare Systems in 2004. Bruce enjoyed photography, models, computers, cooking, his grandchildren, target shooting, and tandem triking with Marla.
Bruce is survived by: wife Marla, brother Ernest Staten (Letricia) Tulsa, OK, sisters Joyce Diamond (Garland), Woodbridge, VA and Deborah Barrett (Lee) New Bern, NC, children Heather Montgomery (James) Pella, IA, Anthony Staten, Altoona, IA, Dante Staten Temple, TX, Bruce Staten Jr. OH, Jamie Wilkinson (Stephen) Kingwood, TX, Christopher Muse (Gaby) San Antonio, TX, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bruce’s cremains will be interred at New Bern Memorial Cemetery in New Bern, NC, with a graveside service.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jackie Curmon
08/07/2017
My sincerest condolences for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for the family during this difficult time. Look to God for your strength.
Mable Singleton-Murrell
08/05/2017
Sending prayers of peace and comfort to the family. Bruce was a member of the proud Class of 1973. He was loved by all and will be missed.
Marcia Sampson-Beasley
08/04/2017
My prayers and condolences for the bereaved family. Bruce was one of my classmates (1973). We are sorry for your loss.
Randall (Uncle Randall) Harris
08/04/2017
Maria, Earnest, Joyce and Deborah:
I was numbed a bit when I heard that Bruce had passed away. I remember all of you when you were in your teens, except Maria. I don't know you, but I want you to know you have my deepest sympathy.
With Sincerest Sympathy to all, let GOD extend his blessings to each of you.
Uncle Randall
Luther & Anita Wilson Jr. Family
08/04/2017
Marla and family, We were sorry to learn of your recent loss. We met Bruce over the internet and learned that we shared the same relatives. We are distant 3rd cousins, Please remain strong! We send our thoughts, prayers and love.
Paula Robinson
08/02/2017
My sincere and deepest sympathy for the Family loss. My prayer is that you find comfort and peace. May God bless each of you.
Linda Kellen
08/02/2017
Marla and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing into eternal life. Praying for comfort and peace for you in the days ahead.
Joyce Scranton
08/02/2017
Marla & family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rigdon Whitfield
08/02/2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a life long friend and will be missed by the members of the class of '73
Wendy Lemke
08/02/2017
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You are most certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg DeMoss
08/01/2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, Marla. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lois DeWaard
08/01/2017
Sorry to hear about your loss. Deepest sympathy from Arnie and I.
Sharon Benson
08/01/2017
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Saying prayers for the family
Judy Wilson
08/01/2017
Marla: I was so sorry to hear about you and your family's loss. I will send prayers for you. Sincerely Judy
Lorell Squiers
08/01/2017
I am so sorry to hear about your and your family's loss, Marla. Thinking of you.