Birth date: Mar 20, 1959 Death date: Jun 13, 2022
Bruce Alan LaRue, 63, a lifelong resident of Chanute, KS passed away early Monday June 13, 2022 at Advent Health Hospital in Merriam, KS with his wife at his side. Bruce was born on March 20, 1959 at the Neosho Memorial Hospital Read Obituary
Bruce was always so kind. I hadn't seen him since high school, but I remember him so fondly from our days together in band. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Bruce was my scoutmaster for many years, clear through Eagle. We enjoyed a variety of experiences together from Camp Quivera with nice toilets and camp kitchens to camping at my family’s farm with a tornado just over the ridge line while our tents flooded with enough water to float our inflatable Thermarests. I didn’t realize it as a child, but even the horrible weather excursions were some of the best times of my life. He made a positive impact on countless youth and will continue doing so through the programs he built and legacy left.
Deeply saddened to hear that Bruce is gone. My condolences to the whole family, and my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
I have known Bruce from Marching Band with Mr Roberts in Royster Junior High. We had such great times in Band in Royster and in High school. Bruce and Brad were always great Trombone players and kept that section going well. He was always happy to talk and visit about one thing or another when we saw him out. I can't hardly believe he is gone.
I have known this family since I was 16 that they have became my 2nd family! Bruce was so full of laughter and joy. He would give his shirt off his back to help anyone in need. He treated me like I was part of the family. I will cherish all the good times we shared like when they would come down and watch Kim & I play in the band at Coffeyville Community College or when we moved to Neosho, Missouri. Dad, you will be missed! Keep watch over all of us and we will see you at the big pearly gates soon. Give my daddy a big hug for me! Love you and miss you!
