Bruce Lombard
April 14, 2010
Bruce Lombard, 74, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He was born on December 28, 1935 to John and Mildred Lombard in Sioux City, Iowa.
Bruce enjoyed his pets, photography, biking, and outdoor activities. He loved exploring and learning new things. He relished spending time with family and friends, including his morning visits with the coffee guys. Bruce retired from Heartland Education Agency after spending his life teaching and in Special Education Administration.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois; son, Todd; daughter, Kara; sister, Marilois (Bill) Garber of Washington state; mother-in-law, Grace Snuttjer; sisters-in-law, LaVina Block, Mary (Fred) Schaa; brothers-in-law, Peter Schakel and David (Kathi) Snuttjer and a host of family and friends. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jack; brother-in-law, Robert Block and sister-in-law, Karen Schakel.
Per Bruce’s request, he has been cremated and a Memorial Gathering will from 10-12 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, with a prayers service at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, in loving memory of Bruce. Contributions will be used toward the purchase of a memorial on Ankeny’s new bike trail.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dan V.
09/14/2014
Bruce was a very nice man and supervisor at Heartland. He was soft-spoken at work, always trying to be helpful and supportive. He let us do our jobs without seeking recognition for himself.
Margo Soloman-Swanson
05/16/2010
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I worked with him at Heartland and he was always so easy to work for. He was able to step back and trust that we would get the job done, but was always supportive and available when we needed him.
Roxane Fontana
04/30/2010
Dear Todd and Family-
I am very sorry to learn in the passing of your Father - Please accept my apologies in the lateness of this. I just recently learned that he had passed. Please know that thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May his memory forever live in the hearts and minds of those lives he touched.
Marsha Kracht
04/25/2010
Dr. Lombard was always one of my favorite people at Midwestern. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time.
Kathy & Les Turner
04/25/2010
Dear Lois and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you face the future. Kathy and Les Turner
Audrey Schmidt
04/21/2010
Dear Lois and family,
I am continuing to pray for you at this time of sadness. God will give you all the strength and peace you need to face tomorrow.
Love to all, Audrey
Everett and June Johnson
04/18/2010
Lois and Family:
We were saddened to learn of Bruce's passing. It seems a lifetime ago that we shared the neighborhood at Sheldon, Iowa.
Our youngest son, Brandon, now teaches in the Ankeny Middle School System. Hopefully, when we are in your fair city, we will attempt to make contact with you and reminisce about better days.
Please know that our sympathies are with your and your family.
Everett and June