Bruce Edward Landry
May 6, 1934 - May 25, 2011
Obituary
Bruce Edward Landry
Passed away May 25, 2011 near Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada on the VIA Rail train to Toronto. He had heart problems for the last few years.
Bruce was born May 6, 1934 at Chicago Lying-In Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Maurice Landry and Alice Grace Zamis Landry. He attended schools in Maywood, Illinois, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the University of Chicago High School in 1952. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1955 and Master of Science Degree in Structures in 1956.
He married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Gertrude Nitzsche, in 1955. He worked for the Boeing Company for 37 years starting in 1956. He started out as a stress analyst on the B-52. He also worked on the Bomark Missile, Dynasoar, Advanced Projects, Short Range Attack Missile, Inertial Upper Stage, AWACS, ALCM and Space Shuttle Tail Cone Cover. He became a Program Manager in 1967.
Bruce and Evelyn were active in the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle Youth Activities. Bruce was the District Chairman for Special Aides, which provided aid for handicapped youth. In 1966 he was Kiwanis club president and in 1976 District 26 Lt. Governor. When his sons became old enough for Boy Scouts, Bruce became Outdoor Chairman and then Scoutmaster for their Troop, 387 in Burien. He was also active in the Aquila District as District Commissioner. He was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1977. He participated in the Wood Badge Program in 1983.
For many years Bruce and Evelyn’s chief form of recreation was camping, hunting wildfowl and fishing with the family. They took month-long touring trips in their camper to Alaska, Mexico, Florida and all points in between.
Stamp collecting was a hobby Bruce started as a teenager. He joined the Boeing Employees Stamp Club and enjoyed giving programs about stamps and displaying parts of his collection.
In 1978 Bruce and Evelyn became interested in genealogy and joined the Seattle Genealogical Society. After Bruce’s retirement in 1994, they made many trips around the USA, Canada and Europe visiting relatives and re-photographing their family photos. They were on their way to Montreal for genealogy research on Bruce’s surname family when he passed away.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Pamela Anne Landry and son, Gregg Martin Landry. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn, and sons, Mark Edward Landry of Monroe, WA and Peter Bruce Landry Lisa of Lynnwood, WA, grandchildren Ryan, Taylor and Zachary Landry of Buckley, WA, Joshua and Jacob Landry of Lynnwood, WA, and Demetria Sprinkling Eric, and great granddaughter Maya Sprinkling of Seattle, WA, and brother Glenn Landry Tara of Sugar Hill, GA.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Bonney-Watson, Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd. Pacific Hwy. S., Sea-Tac, WA. There will be a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Judson Park Foundation, 23600 Marine View Dr. S., Des Moines, WA 98198, Seattle Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 15329, Seattle, WA 98115-0329 or the American Heart Association, 710 2nd Ave., Ste. 900, Seattle, WA 98104.
Evelyn; so sorry to hear the news. The service yesterday was VERY nice, with a lot of good things said about both of you. Good to have so many friends and family there; I hope it helps take you through this difficult time. Take care of yourself, and God bless. J
The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle appreciated Bruce’s great and lasting contributions to our community. As membership chair I speak for my fellow Kiwanians in saying he is missed very much. From his extensive list of contributions, our club feels fortunate that he included us in his efforts. Kiwanians make a difference, everyday, in our community by helping agencies and children – one child at a time. We express our condolences to Evelyn and her family.
Evelyn and Family
Some of the best years of my career at Boeing were spent working for Bruce. Tremendous engineer and person. You and Bruce also threw some great backyard BBQs for our group—won’t ever forget them.
I was saddened by Bruce’s passing. I worked with him for many years on IUS and AP and knew him before that. He was very bright and capable, also capable of driving program managers to distraction on occasion.
SDarah and my thoughts are with Evelyn and the family.
I spent many happy hours with Bruce at the Boeing employees’ stamp club activities and always enjoyed his presentations.He will be missed by all his fellow philatelists.
I vividly recall Bruce suffering from an ailment, that had him bedridden at home as we were working on the early IUS proposal. I remember meeting Evelyn routinely in the Kent parking lot, and exchanging IUS configuration and structural data for the U.S. Air Force. He was an outstanding engineer and manager, and I will always remember him as a good friend.
Caryl’s and my sympathies are with the family.
To Evelyn and the Landry Family,
On behalf of the Herrins I would like to express our sorrow and deepest sympathies to you. Although we have lost contact over the years we often think of the great contributions that Bruce made to our family though his wonderful leadership of the Boy Scout Troop that he lead so ably for so many years. He help make scouting a terrific experience.
I will also always be grateful to Bruce for helping me get my first engineering job at Boeing. He will be missed.
Dave Herrin
Dear Aunt Evelyn and family,
The loss of Uncle Bruce will be missed greatly. The family will always be in our prayers. We offer our sincere condolences during this time of grief. We all need to remember him for the good friend, husband, father, grandfather and uncle that he always was, and for all the good things that he did in his life…until the day that we meet again.
Bruce and I worked together for many years. I remember him well and will miss him. Condolences to the family.
Tiefbewegt nehmen wir Abschied von Bruce,wir werden oft an Ihn denken und nicht vergessen.Er war ein sehr offener und liebenswerter Mensch, den wir geschätzt haben.
Gudrun und Jürgen
It was a short visit in Halle. I got to know Bruce. And I was proud. An affectionately and good character. I’ve deeply saddened about his loss. Bruce was and is for me a model. I will not forget him. Rest in peace and under the protection from us all. ** Es war ein kurzer Besuch in Halle, als ich Bruce kennenlernte. Und ich war stolz darauf. Was für eine großartige Person und welch guter Charakter. Über seinen Verlust bin ich tief betrübt. Bruce war und ist für mich ein Vorbild. Ich werde ihn nie vergessen. Ruhe in Frieden und unter dem Schutz von uns allen.
Hi Evelyn, We were sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. We really enjoyed our time with him and you as well in Scouting and in neighborhood activities. He was fun to be with, great with the kids and a fine member of the community and the Boy Scout program. Our love, prayers and God’s blessing to you both!!!
Bill and Kitty Milne
Bruce and I worked together for several years while in the Boeing Advanced Projects organization. It was a good experience for me since Bruce was a very good engineer and manager. I also have many good memories working with you, Evelyn, on the CASE meeting calling effort.
Gregg and I were friends when Demetria was a young child, he spoke often of his father and the trips/adventures that they shared. My father also worked at Boeing and was a Scoutmaster/316 Seattle. I never had the privilage of meeting Bruce, just the praise and love of his son for his father. I’m sorry for your loss – God bless all of you
IUS was such a fine program and working with Bruce was a pleasure. The after retirement lunches were special. We will miss you. Ardie & Jerry
Hi Evelyn. Ena and I were shocked and saddened by Bruces sudden passing.Bruce and I worked together for quite a few years during our long careers at Boeing.Those were good years – we worked hard and enjoyed each others company when we managed to get away from the office. I had great respect for Bruce as a friend and an engineer. I will miss him and remember the good times.
Bruce was always a GOOD guy. Bright. enterprising, and a great leader. It was a pleasure to work with him
Evelyn: Many of the things that we’re about to say about Bruce, also apply to you. We remember Bruce as being a very generous, honest, caring, and down-to-earth person. We remember the times we were able to get together: the Thanksgivings we spent together; the visits to paid us when you were traveling cross-country; yours and Bruce’s 50th wedding anniversary. Norm remembers Bruce’s encouragement, when Norm was struggling to find his way in the engineering world. In short, we remember Bruce as being a good man. We love you, Evelyn, and we share your loss.
I remember Bruce as a good friend, a fellow Boeing worker, a fellow Scout Master and a fellow District Commissioner in the Aquila District. He will be missed in many areas of life. My wife and my thoughts are with the family.
Denny and Lois Carlton
To the Bruce Landry family. I was sorry to hear of Bruce’s untimely passing. As a fellow Boeing Manager, I will always remember him as a good and kind person and a talented leader who made many contributions to the success of USAF and NASA programs on which he worked.
Hi Evelyn,
We were so sorry to hear your news. Our prayers and thought are with you. If there is anything that we can do let us know.
Love
Bill and Annette
Bruce
A darn fine engineer you were and it was an honor to work along side of you on the IUS program. You were much of the reason the program was so successful.
You will be missed! I sure enjoyed our discussion about your vacation at the last IUS Luncheon.
sorry we could not make it to the memorial. I would express my condolences to Evelyn and her family.
Evely, we missed Bruce immediately when you returned to Judson. It has been great seeing you here and talking about Bruce with you. We may not get to be at the memorial but will try. We are in Portland, OR for the birth of our first great grand child. See you at JP when we get back.
Evelyn; My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you deal with the passing of Bruce. As I related to you recently, Bruce is an individual that made a difference in our world and will definitely be missed. I feel fortunate to have known him.
Bruce’s smile and quite spirit will be missed. The world is a better place because of his contribution.
It was such a shock to hear of Bruce’s passing. Bruce interviewed me and subsequently hired me into The Boeing Company over 33 years ago. He was such a sweet man and well respected by his entire Boeing family. My condolences to his family, many friends and past Boeing coworkers. He will be missed by so many.