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Bruce Lloyd Packer

Birth	:	22 Nov 1918 Inverness, Hill County, Montana, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 1981 Iverness, Hill County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, Inverness, Citrus County, USA
Coordinate	:	28.8302180, -82.3359230
Description	:	Bruce Lloyd Packer, lifetime farmer and rancher of the north Inverness area, passed away at his home on the evening of Wednesday, December 30th, 1981. He was one of five children born to the pioneer family of Erwin M. and Martha (Suckow) Packer. Bruce was born on the family farm on November 22nd, 1918. He was educated in the Rudyard school system, but because of the untimely death of his father, he attended only two years of high school. At the age of 15 he became the man of his family and farmed in partnership with... Read More	Bruce Lloyd Packer, lifetime farmer and rancher of the north Inverness area, passed away at his home on the evening of Wednesday, December 30th, 1981. He was one of five children born to the pioneer family of Erwin M. and Martha (Suckow) Packer. Bruce was born on the family farm on November 22nd, 1918. He was educated in the Rudyard school system, but because of the untimely death of his father, he attended only two years of high school. At the age of 15 he became the man of his family and farmed in partnership with his mother. In the winter of 1942 he attended Montana State College in Bozeman. In the two winters that followed he attended Hillcrest Christian College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, in preparation for a lifetime of service and devotion to his Lord. Bruce and Winifred E. Middleton were married in Great Falls on November 12th, 1955 and to this union was born a son, Daniel Bruce. From the time of their marraige they have made their home on the family farm located 24 miles north of Inverness. Bruce had been very active at the Grace Evanelical Church, serving in many capacities including church officer, member of male quartet, youth teacher, and class leader. He had been president of the early day Hill County Sunday School Association. In the beginning of the Montana "Youth for Christ" work he served as regional director. In later years Bruce served as trustee of O.M.S. International, the Western Evangelical Seminary in Portland, the Hillcrest Christian College in Medicine Hat, and the local Farm Bureau. Bruce as a student of the Bible and enjoyed sharing his knowledge at Lay Witness Missions. He was also a great "historian", the past was important to him and he tried to preserve it as best he could. For instance, he has maintained the original homestead shack on the farm over all these years. Recently he has worked with draft horses as a hobby, in fact, used some of the old harnesses & equipment in working with them. In past years he enjoyed hunting and flying and had a private pilot's license at one time. He was very proud of his orchard, which consisted of crab apples, berry trees & Ponderosa pines, and because of this he named his place the "Whispering Pines" ranch. Bruce was quite a craftsman too, and one of his most recent projects was a hardwood cradle for this granddaughter, which is now a very treasured possession. Bruce has been highly esteemed amongst loved ones & friends, and as it has been so aptly put: "A big part of the salt of the earth left with him". At the time of his death he was delighting in the responsibility of teaching an Old Testament history class at Grace Gospel Church, where he has served faithfully as an elder. We will all cherish his memory........ Bruce is survived by his wife, Winnie of north Inverness, son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Marylee of Seattle; granddaughter, Nicole; 4 sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Marie) Lincoln of Rudyard, Mrs. Charles (Doris) Kegel of Havare, Mrs. Frank (Cora Mae) Theobald of Boston, and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Duncan of north Joplin, and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Sunday (January 3rd) at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Luthern Church in Rudyard. Paster Don Kelley of Grace Gospel Church and Pastor Doug Eneberg of Calvary Evangelical Church officiated. The vocal trio of Lorraine Lincoln, Shirley Jackson, and Linda Eneberg sang "If I Could See Beyond Today". A second special number by Doug and Linda Eneberg was "Because He Lives". The congregation sang "To God Be The Glory", accompanied by Rachel Blake on the organ. Piano accompaniment was provided by Linda Eneberg. Pallbearers were Keith and Bruce Duncan, Lee & Joe Lincoln, Glenn McFarlane, and Jim Hall, Jr. Interment was in the Grace Church Cemetery, located near the Packer farm. Following burial, a luncheon was given to family and friends at the church. Arrangements were by Rockman Chapel, Chester. Memorials will be divided between Yellowstone Boys & Girls ranch and the Gideon Bible Society.

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Where is Bruce Lloyd Packer's memorial?
Bruce Lloyd Packer's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Inverness, Citrus County, USA.
When did Bruce Lloyd Packer death?
Bruce Lloyd Packer death on 30 Dec 1981 in Iverness, Hill County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 28.8302180
Longitude: -82.3359230

Family Members:

Parent

Erwin Milton Packer

(1870 - 1934)

Martha Marie Suckow Packer

(1880 - 1970)

Spouse

Winifred Elizabeth “Winnie” Middleton Packer

(1916 - 2017)

Siblings

Marie Ruth Packer Lincoln

(1915 - 1995)

Doris Mathilda Packer Kegel

(1917 - 2008)

Cora Mae “Brownie” Packer Theobald

(1921 - 1998)

Dorothy Anne “DOT” Packer Duncan

(1925 - 2018)

Children

Daniel Bruce Packer

(1958 - 2008)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 20 Apr 2009

Working/reading old Packer letters and thinking of you. You were a shining light here on earth and left a remarkable legacy. I love you~~

Left by Anonymous on 11 Mar 2021

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