Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Eddy, Bruce W. December 21, 2017
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Hasting's Reminder-Sat.-Jan.13, 2018

BRUCE W. EDDY
Charlotte, MI 
Bruce W. Eddy, age 65, of Charlotte passed away Thursday, Dec, 21, 2017 at Eaton 
Community Palliative Care Charlotte.

He was born May 21, 1952 in Lansing the son of William Harper and Rosa may 
(Sawdy) Eddy. Bruce grew up in Carlton Center and graduated from Lakewood High 
school in 1970. Soon after graduation he took a job as a camshaft grinder at 
Oldsmobile in Lansing. He then went on to work as a dynamometer operator, and 
became an electronic technician. He retired from GM after 32 1/2 years. On 
January 30, 1977, in Woodland he married Debra Jean Stadel.

Bruce was an analytical thinker and enjoyed working on all things mechanical. A 
passion of his was collecting and restoring antique radios. He could take any 
old dilapidated radio and return it to a beautifully functioning heirloom.

Bruce also was a huge car buff He took great pride i his 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 
SS. Before the kids were born, he could often be found with it at the drag strip 
awaiting his next run. Bruce was an avid NASCAR fan. His favorite driver was 
Martin Truex Jr. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed using it on others.

Bruce was also a real lover of nature. Whether it was growing trees, flowers, of 
just taking in the outdoors. Bruce enjoyed it all. He also enjoyed Rock and Roll 
music and riding his Harley Trike. Bruce could often be found playing his 
electric bass guitar with the band Fly by Nite.

Throughout his life Bruce enjoyed the company of their many family cats. He was 
especially proud of his two boys, They meant the world to him and he was very 
proud of the men they have become.

Bruce is survived by his beloved wife, Debra; sons, Eric B. (Amanda G.) of 
Medina, OH, Mark R. Eddy of Parshall, ND; siblings, Georgia (Ted) Richardson of 
Cedar Springs, Linda (Keith) Brace of Hastings, Jim (Lynn) Eddy of Hastings; 
father-in-law, Bob (Marsha) Stadel of lake Odessa; brothers-in-law, Doug Stadel 
of Lake Odessa, David (April) Stadel of Maryville, TN, Daryl (Melanie) Stadel of 
Charlotte; special aunt Ruth Stadel, who was like a second mother, of Freeport; 
aunt, Doris Bjork of Hastings; uncle, Fred Sawdy of Hastings; numerous nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parent; an infant brother; and mother-in-law, 
Carol Stadel.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at Crossroads United 
Brethren church, Charlotte with Pastor Ricky Hull officiating.

Those desiring may make contributions in Bruce's honor to the crossroads United 
Brethren church  813 E. Shepherd St., Charlotte, Mi. 49913 or A New Beginning 
Pregnancy Center P.O. Box 480, Charlotte, MI. 48813.

To view Bruce's obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please 
visit www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com


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