Bruce Vance Obituary
The world bids farewell to Bruce Vance (Beaufort, South Carolina), departing on September 12, 2025 at the age of 89. Bruce leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bruce Vance to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Della Chapman Vance and Walker Bruce Vance; his sister Pat DePoole; and his brothers-in-law, Nick DePoole, Ted Kowalski and John Rita.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Vance (Liz); his children, Terry Beach (Chuck), Cindy Steel (John), Debbie Mattox (Mark) and Gary Vance (Tammy); his sisters, Peggy Kowalski and Sandy Adamek (Jerry); and his sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Schmidt and Lou Rita. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren and 16 great -grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Peter's Catholic Church. A Mass was held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Beaufort National Cemetery (1601 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to Circle of Hope Ministries or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports America's Heroes and their families.