Asleep in Jesus Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Bruce; loving mother of Steven (Debra) Bruce, James (Dianne) Bruce and Kathleen (John Fox) Buckner; dear grandmother of Patrick (Nicole), Kerry (Dan), Casey (Tim) and Amber; dear Gigi to Callen, Kylee and Cormac; dear daughter of the late Ira and Ellen (nee Wolkey) Dirck; sister of the late Edwin (Helen) Dirck, Doris (the late Lindell) Rhodes, Fred Dirck and Raymond (Mary) Dirck; dearest aunt, great-aunt, cousin, friend and most avid Cardinal’s fan.
Dorothy was born in Sweet Springs, MO., where her parents and grandparents owned a gas station and motel. Her parents also operated a still out of the back of the gas station during prohibition. Her parents moved to St. Louis when she was a young girl. Dorothy was a proud alumni of McKinley High School.
Services: Visitation at Salem Lutheran Church (8343 Gravois, 63123) Saturday, February 13, 9:00 a.m. until services at 10:00 a.m. (please adhere to all Covid protocols.. Masks and social distancing required) . https://youtu.be/AWXMLBcdIiA The services will be live streamed on the Church Facebook Page. (Salem Lutheran Church Affton, MO ). Please wear Cardinals’ attire. Interment Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Affton Christian Food Pantry, 4960 Heege Rd., St. Louis, MO., 63123. Go Cards! A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.
Jim, Steve, Patrick, & Family,
Thoughts and prayers.
Gary Krautmann
Kathi and Amber, I am so sorry for your loss!! Dorothy was so gracious to me, and acknowledged she didn’t remember me, but was so nice. Your hearts are hurting, and I’m hurting for you. Just know that Dorothy is now resting in the arms of Jesus and awaiting the resurrection!
Much love from Todd and “Miss Mary”
Mrs Bruce w as such a sweet lady who loved her whole family.
That was obvious! She will be missed by many.
Dear Kathi, Steve, Jim & Extended Family:
Hank and I send our deepest condolences and love to you during this difficult time. We will miss Aunt Tickey so much. Hopefully we will be able to have another Bruce Family Reunion this summer. Love you all and are praying for you.
Your cousins,
Hank & Jodi Weller
Dear Kathi and Amber,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t get the privilege to know her but if you and Amber are anything like her, she was the sweetest lady ever.
I’m so sorry I can’t be there for you. I’ll be home in April. Sending ✌❤
We love ya’s!
Linda & Johnathon Edwards
To the family of Dorothy Bruce: I am so glad I got to meet Dorothy. She is one of the few people that knew my father and could tell me about him because he died before he could see me. I will always be grateful for her for sharing what she knew about him with me. I loved her spunky humor and wit. I will miss seeing her at the next Wolkey reunion. We’ll all see her with the resr of the Wolkeys who have gone before us someday. Maybe she’ll be watching the Cardinals games from heaven. I’m sure everyone at the Cardinals games will miss her. May God comfort you in your loss.
I wish, I could hug each and everyone of you. You know, I’m a hugger and I love all of you!! I will miss Aunt Tickey, she was so special and I was her “Lead Foot”. I never met her twin Doris, but I have a feeling she is a special person also.
Your Cousin
Ruth Upton
Mrs. Bruce was like a grandmother to everyone. It was a pleasure to have known her, and she will be deeply missed. Our sincere condolences.
Love,
Michael & Stephanie LoRusso