Obituary of Bruce A. Gulliver

Gulliver, Bruce A.

Saginaw, Michigan

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. He was 82 years old. Bruce Alan Gulliver was born on July 6, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Lemuel and Dora (Richardson) Gulliver. He married Janice Beechler in February of 1966; she preceded him in death in 1973. Bruce then married Ruth A. Krentz on September 30, 1978 at Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church in Saginaw. Bruce was employed by General Motors as a Pattern Maker, retiring in 2004 after 40 years of service. He was an active member with the Gideons from 1996 until present and enjoyed passing out Bibles to others.

Bruce loved animals, especially his dogs. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. Bruce also enjoyed traveling to Alaska with his children. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.

Surviving is his wife, Ruth Gulliver; children, Brian Alan Gulliver and Amy (Jeffrey) Wharton; grandchildren, Daniel (Noelle) Wharton, Janice (Sam) Greer, and Anna Wharton; one great grandson, James Greer, and his nieces and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by his brother Dale L. Gulliver and his sister, Ruth (Ronald) Smith.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service will take place at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road (off State). Pastor Charlene Washington will officiate.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Thursday, May 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gideons or the charity of your choice.

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gulliver family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.