“My dearest Steve, my heart aches. I guess it was fate that we met, living only one lake road apart, less than a mile. We were so luck to find each other and fall in love, neither one of us thought it was possible but hoped. We enjoyed everything, each others company, long talks, cooking, eating, canning, family discussion, and yes watching fox news, your man won you would be so happy. I feel so luck to have spent time with you, it made me a better person. I was wondering, if all your dog's were waiting for you at the pearly gates. You always wondered probably a big dog pile. Thank you for all your wisdom and for loving me. You are a great man, father, brother. Dear, I thank God for your love, I miss you so! Love you Steve Bruce. Rest in peace.e”

“So sad to hear of the passing of my friend, Steve Bruce. He and I got into a lot of things growing up. I lived on fifth street and the Bruce's lived on fourth. As I am the same age as Steve, I am in awe of the loving grace of my savior Jesus Christ. Although we got into lots of things growing up, my hope is that I will see him again in heaven! I'm praying that the family will find peace in their loss. Trust God, Clean House, and Help Others! The Graham Family”

“In the 9 short years we had gotten to know Steve at the lake, he became a great friend and a wonderful neighbor, We will miss him dearly! Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Warmest thoughts....
Craig, Jennifer and Lucy....”

“Dad,
Although we have been estranged, I am saddened that you are no longer on this earth. I will cherish the many good memories of have of you as my dad: your burgers on the grill, your potato chowder on the wood burning stove, the many school field trips you attended, your green thumb and the enormous garden you grew each year, playing hide and go seek in the hay bales on the farm, your love of animals, sharing your love of Classic Rock with me by listening to records and taking me to concerts, buying me the best birthday present – my dog Lady, our trip to Missouri with Grandpa Clarence, playing in Grandpa’s body shop, many summers at Clearwater Beach, teaching me to ride my bike, teaching me how to swim, 4th of Julys at Kirk Henderson’s, teaching me to drive a car at 11 years old, listening to Grandma Billie play the piano, Kipper Snacks and crackers, our pet raccoon Bandit, sledding at Waveland Golf Course , giving me life so I could have my two beautiful children, and many more. These are the memories that will share with my children about the grandpa they never knew. I hope we meet again someday under better circumstances. Until then I will think of you often.
Love,
Your daughter, Morgan (Bruce) Dornfeldt and your grandchildren, Avery Dornfeldt and Reed Dornfeldt
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“My sincere condolences to Steve's family. I also went to school with Steve and have the same memories as Janet, Steve was a truly nice person and got along with all. ”

“I was in Steves class and remember him as a really nice guy who everyone got along with. Sorry to hear he's gone. May God bless you all.”