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Birth	:	28 Oct 1941 Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Jun 2019 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0008011, -95.3469009
Description	:	Bruce A. Binning October 28, 1941 - June 18, 2019 Funeral Services are pending for 77 year old Bruce Binning of Denison. Bruce passed away Tuesday, June 18th at his home in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements. Bruce Arnold Binning was born in Oelwein, Iowa, to Donald and Emma Binning on October 28, 1941.He passed away at home on June 18, 2019, in the loving embrace of his family. Bruce spent his early years in Oelwein, Denison and the Quad City area. After attending his freshman year at... Read More	Bruce A. Binning October 28, 1941 - June 18, 2019 Funeral Services are pending for 77 year old Bruce Binning of Denison. Bruce passed away Tuesday, June 18th at his home in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements. Bruce Arnold Binning was born in Oelwein, Iowa, to Donald and Emma Binning on October 28, 1941.He passed away at home on June 18, 2019, in the loving embrace of his family. Bruce spent his early years in Oelwein, Denison and the Quad City area. After attending his freshman year at Denison High School, he moved with his family to Muscatine, where he graduated with the class 1959;there,he met his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Joyce(Hartsock). He and Joyce were married in 1962 in Davenport, Iowa and made their first home in Iowa Falls, where first child, Angie was born. Sons Kelly and Chip would following the next 10 years to complete the family. It was in Iowa Falls that Bruce met Dick Knowles, former publisher of the Denison Bulletin and Review. In 1965, Mr. Knowles offered Bruce a job as a photographer at the Bulletin; a position he held and cherished for 52 years. A visionary in the news photography industry, Bruce was an award winning photographer for many decades and received the Iowa Newspaper Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 2016. Simply known as “the camera man”, multiple generations have grown up seeing the iconic “Photo by Bruce A. Binning”under most photos in the Denison Newspaper. It gave him great joy to capture the beauty and daily life of Crawford County residents, and he felt privileged to do so. There was no greater family man than Bruce. In an era where dads weren’t always hands on in parenting, Bruce couldn’t wait to get home from work to spend time with Angie, Kelly and Chip. Most evenings were spent at the park, playing games or attending their school events. A big kid at heart, he was also a favorite with neighborhood children, and was a role model, mentor and father figure to many who weren’t even his own. He continued this supportive role with his grandchildren, proudly attending every band concert and athletic event. Bruce was a lover of life and appreciated simple pleasures. Roaming the back roads of the Loess Hills, a good western on TV, a beautiful sunset, shucking fresh sweet corn on a summer’s evening or a full moon on the horizon was enough for him. A testament to his youthful spirit, Bruce has an extensive Pez Dispenser collection, Looney Tunes memorabilia and Mickey Mouse watches. Most recently, he developed a fondness for small scale cannons and loved blowing up tomatoes and apples in the fall, much to the delight of his grandchildren. His quick wit, political incorrectness and endless humor made him a source of laughter and entertainment for those privileged to know him. Left to celebrate and remember Bruce is his beloved wife of 57 years, Joyce; daughter Angie and husband Alan; son, Kelly and wife Oksana; son Chip and fiance’ Michelle; a sister, Linda and her husband, Doug; grandchildren Mitch, Caitlin, Ethan, Courtenay, Bryce, Beau, Drew and Cayson; 8 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many special first cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Emma, and brothers Dennis and Donnie. --- The Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa June 25, 2019 Southwest Iowa photojournalist Bruce Binning dies at 77 By Gordon Wolf BH News Service DENISON — Denison said goodbye to a long-time photojournalist last week. Bruce A. Binning, who captured the area’s life in photographs for the Denison Bulletin and Review for more than 50 years, died at his home in Denison on June 18. He had been dealing with health issues for more than a year and a half. He was 77 years old. Binning’s ability to capture unique perspectives on events — from celebrations to disasters and moments in everyday life — earned him a multitude of honors — approximately 300 photography awards in a variety of contests, including those sponsored by the Iowa Newspaper Association (INA). On Feb. 5, 2016, he was presented with the INA’s Distinguished Service Award. The award honors long-time journalists for their contributions to the newspaper profession and to their communities. At the awards presentation, it was said that Binning was possibly “the best known person in his community” and was gifted in capturing a moment in just the right way, which resulted in thousands of people touched by his photographs. But more than awards, Binning was gratified by the compliments given by the people he photographed and by those who enjoyed his photographs of news and events, and landscape and wildlife. His legacy can also be seen in the photographs he took of the multiple generations of area residents, often multiple generations of the same families, freezing forever in time little slices of their lives. These were not necessarily pivotal events in their lives, although he did that, too. He used his talents to tell the story about everyday moments — a young child sitting on a retaining wall with the bubbles he is releasing from a wand frozen in the air, a teacher pointing out the blazing colors of a tree while taking students on a field trip in the autumn, or a man or woman taking a dog on a walk, the distance they have yet to travel emphasized by a low camera angle. Binning would often tell stories about the people he photographs at different stages in their lives — from baby or toddler to an adult with children or grandchildren. The effect of Binning’s photography on people can be illustrated by phrases we’ve often heard: “I remember when Bruce took my picture when I was ---.” And: “I still have that newspaper clipping (or photograph).” Binning had a love for the vistas offered by the Loess Hills and the tops of hills along lesser-used roads, sharing the beauty he saw in the outdoors with others. That was the magic of his photography — capturing a slice of extraordinary art in something others might view as ordinary. ---

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Where is Bruce Arnold Binning's memorial?
Bruce Arnold Binning's memorial is located at: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA.
When did Bruce Arnold Binning death?
Bruce Arnold Binning death on 18 Jun 2019 in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bruce Arnold Binning's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0008011
Longitude: -95.3469009

Family Members:

Parent

Donald Binning

(1918 - 2010)

Emma Mae Scovel Binning

(1920 - 1993)

Spouse

Marilyn Joyce Hartsock Binning

(1944 - 2021)

Siblings

Dr Dennis W. Binning

(1938 - 2009)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 30 Jul 2019

Left by Anonymous on 26 Apr 2020

? L??? ? ? May the light of your life continue to shine in the hearts of those whom you have touched. ? ?o?? ? ?

Left by Anonymous on 23 Jul 2021

RIP

Left by Anonymous on 23 Jul 2021

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crawford Heights Memory Gardens
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0008011, -95.3469009

2. Oakland Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9972000, -95.3478012

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012

4. Old Catholic Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0043983, -95.3189011

5. Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0247002, -95.3394012

6. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

7. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

8. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

9. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

10. Deloit Cemetery
Deloit, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

11. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

12. Vail Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513992, -95.1868973

14. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

15. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

16. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

17. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

18. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

19. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

20. Hayes Township Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083199, -95.1216583

21. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

22. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

23. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

24. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000