Bruce R. Winstanley

Bruce was born in Lansing, Michigan, on December 11, 1947, to Roderick Francis and A. June (Leutzinger) Winstanley. Bruce attended Grand Ledge Public Schools, graduating in 1965 from Grand Ledge High School. He then attended Michigan State University where he received a B.S. degree in Education. His first teaching job was at Holbrook Elementary School from 1971 to 1975. He then taught at Beagle Middle School until retiring in 2002. During his summers off from school, he volunteered at Camp Barakel in Fairview, Michigan, where he met Linda Lee Moon and had their first date on July 4, 1973. They were married four months later on November 18, 1973. Their 50th Anniversary was this past November. He and Linda were members of Grand Ledge Baptist Church, and served faithfully there during their marriage, always being available to help wherever needed, and serving as a Deacon for several terms. Bruce continued to drive bus for Camp Barakel in the summers as well as working on construction projects, and serving on their Board. They had many adventures traveling and camping with family and friends. Favorite spots were South Haven, Michigan; and Ft. DeSoto, Orlando, and Ft. Myers, Florida. They enjoyed roller-blading, walking, riding bike, and playing cards and pickleball. They liked to tell people they had a house divided between MSU and UofM loyalties! On July 4, 2023, Bruce started exhibiting health issues and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on July 22nd. He began chemo at the end of August but had to stop chemo after a fall on December 21st. With subsequent health issues, and an almost three-week hospital stay, he stepped into the arms of Jesus on January 9th, 2024. Bruce is survived by his wife, Linda (who is residing in Memory Care at Independence Village of Grand Ledge); mother, A. June Winstanley; three sisters: Rebecca (Jim) Hagberg, Bonnie (Bruce) Schulert, and Bettie (Dave) Mahnke; brother- and sister-in-law Larry & Gail Moon and Janet & Dan Armstrong; along with ten nieces and nephews & spouses, and 16 great-nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. He was predeceased by his father, Roderick Francis Winstanley; and in-laws, Elmer and Dorothy Moon. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Grand Ledge Baptist Church, 1120 Willow Hwy., Grand Ledge 48837. There will be visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until the service and a luncheon afterwards. A graveside service will be held at Strange Cemetery (8864 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge) at 3:00 PM. Memorial donations can be given to Camp Barakel, PO Box 159, Fairview, Michigan 48621-0159 or Grand Ledge Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com.

Bruce R. Winstanley

December 11, 1947 - January 9, 2024