Neil Rodden Bruce

Neil Rodden Bruce of Cour d’Alene, Idaho passed peacefully at the Mannie Gladys Schneider House Hospice of North Idaho in the company of his wife and soul mate, Cheryl Bruce.

Neil was born on September 13, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Mary Zilla (Rodden) Bruce and Charles Robert Bruce.

Neil grew up in Littleton, Colorado, graduated in Arapahoe High School and went to college and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.

He moved to Pocatello, Idaho and worked as a concrete mason but more importantly met Cheryl. They moved to Cour d’Alene after he graduated from Surveying School to start a new career as a surveyor. He was proud of many projects he was a part of in and around Cour d”Alene, including the Cour d’Alene golf resort’s island green.

Neil had many hobbies including gardening, woodworking, and music. He loved almost every sport and enjoyed spending his time floating down a river, fishing and camping. Most of all, he loved jamming on his violin or guitar belting out tunes with his friends.

Neil was a friend, mentor, teacher, philosopher, debater, brother, son, and husband. He went out of his way to be kind to those close to him and strangers.

Neil is survived by his wife, Cheryl and siblings Julia, Carl, Greg, and Carrie.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Stjude.org/donatetoday or to the Hospice of North Idaho for their compassion and professional care, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Cour d’Alene, ID 83815.

A celebration of Life is planned to be held on his birthday, September 13th at their river property. Details to follow.