John Arthur Bruce 4/17/1956 - 8/20/2021

John Arthur Bruce was born in Bronx, New York on April 17, 1956 to Robert Burton Bruce and Mary Bridget Mahony. He passed away on August 20, 2021 at Rideout Hospital in Marysville, CA. John was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary Bruce of Sheridan, CA and his sister, Patricia Hansen of El Dorado Hills, CA. He is survived by his daughters: Erica Muñóz of Roseville, CA; Jessica Bruce of Sheridan, CA; and Tabbatha Reid of Olivehurst, CA; His grandchildren: Anthony Ruiz of Orlando, FL; Shaylyn Munoz of Roseville, CA; December & Brennan Corrie of Sheridan, CA; and Ryan Reid of Olivehurst, CA; His son-in-law, Paul Reid of Olivehurst, CA; His sisters: Colette McPherson of Elk Grove, CA & Geri Seay of Sacramento, CA; His brothers: Robert Bruce II of Lincoln, CA & Dennis Bruce of Orland, CA; Many nieces, nephews, and close family friends. John graduated from Lincoln High School in January 1974, a few months earlier than the rest of his Senior class. He wanted to join the US Army, which he did in February 1974. He was stationed in Hawaii, a time and place that he loved telling his girls about. After returning he attended Yuba College attaining a degree in Horticulture. John was a devoted family man, raising his 3 girls on his own. He believed in family first and would do all he could to assure his family was taken care of. John worked for Platt Electric, first in Woodland and later in Yuba City, for 31 years. He spoke often of his coworkers and customers like they were family. John was active in St Daniels Catholic Church in Wheatland for many years. He was also active in the American Legion Post here in Lincoln. He was a great father, grandfather, uncle, brother and son who will be sorely missed. Services: Funeral Mass will be held at St Daniels Catholic Church, Wheatland CA at 11:00 AM Friday September 17, 2021. The mass will be preceded with a rosary at 10:30. Burial services with Military Honors will be at the Sheridan Cemetery, 11:00 AM, Saturday September 18, 2021.