Bruce "Melinda Ryder" Winter's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri

Bruce "Melinda Ryder" Winter

March 8, 1956 - September 8, 2026 (70 years old)

Kansas City, Missouri

Bruce "Melinda Ryder" Winter's obituary , Passed away on September 8, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri
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Bruce "Melinda Ryder" Winter

March 8, 1956 - September 8, 2026 (70 years old)

Kansas City, Missouri

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Bruce Winter Obituary

The family of Bruce Winter of Kansas City, Missouri announces his passing on September 8, 2026. Bruce, born on March 8, 1956, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon Winter and Jeanne Winter; and his sister Nora. He is survived by: his spouse Kirk Nelson; his siblings, Lynn Winter and Paul Winter (Kelly); his nieces and nephews, Katherine Smith (Patrick), Maggie Fitzgerald (Austin), Ava Winter, Samantha Cook, Emily Winter, Nicole Freeze (Mike), Isaiah Winter and Shaun Crockett (Janelle); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Alexis DeVries (Dylan), Emma Crockett, Annie Freeze (Brayden), Audrey, Lanie Smith, Dominic, Hudson Cavanaugh, Nolan, Quinn, Margot and Roonie Fitzgerald.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Unity Temple (707 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either Lazarus Ministries KC (http://www.lazminkc.org.) or GLAMA KC (http://www.glama.umkc.edu.).



Sat

Oct 10

Visitation

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Unity Temple
707 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112

Sat

Oct 10

Celebration of life

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Unity Temple
707 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112

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