Bruce D. Thane, 53, of Deford, died unexpectedly, Friday, February 2, 2007 in Hills & Dales General Hospital. He was born October 9, 1953 in Pontiac to Willard and Nancy May (Meyer) Thane. He married Amy Jean DeLisle November 13, 1971 in Kingston.
Bruce served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Viet Nam War. He worked for various factories including General Motors and Plastech Manufacturing in Caro until his disability. He was a member of the Caro VFW Post #4164. Bruce enjoyed Science Fiction and playing computer games. He loved tattoos. Bruce enjoyed mowing the lawn, raking and burning leaves and took great pride in keeping his yard nice.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Amy; children: Bruce William Thane of Cass City, Nancy Jean Thane of Deford; father, Willard (Margaret) Thane of Tawas; sisters: Joan Johnson of Akron, Betty Ann Troyan of OK, Dawn (Gil) Contaras of Clarkston; brothers: Willard (Marie) Thane of Cass City, Terry Thane; sister-in-law, Cathy Thane of Bay City; many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Margaret’s children and their families: Don, Ron, Dan, and Gary Swalwell. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy; brother, David Thane.
Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in Kingston Wesleyan Church with Pastor Ken Sanderfur officiating. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Thane: Jay, Alvin and Buddy DeLisle, David, Brian and Gil Contaras. Military honors under the direction of Caro VFW Post #4164. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
Bruce served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Viet Nam War. He worked for various factories including General Motors and Plastech Manufacturing in Caro until his disability. He was a member of the Caro VFW Post #4164. Bruce enjoyed Science Fiction and playing computer games. He loved tattoos. Bruce enjoyed mowing the lawn, raking and burning leaves and took great pride in keeping his yard nice.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Amy; children: Bruce William Thane of Cass City, Nancy Jean Thane of Deford; father, Willard (Margaret) Thane of Tawas; sisters: Joan Johnson of Akron, Betty Ann Troyan of OK, Dawn (Gil) Contaras of Clarkston; brothers: Willard (Marie) Thane of Cass City, Terry Thane; sister-in-law, Cathy Thane of Bay City; many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Margaret’s children and their families: Don, Ron, Dan, and Gary Swalwell. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy; brother, David Thane.
Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in Kingston Wesleyan Church with Pastor Ken Sanderfur officiating. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Thane: Jay, Alvin and Buddy DeLisle, David, Brian and Gil Contaras. Military honors under the direction of Caro VFW Post #4164. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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