Bruce grew up in Franklin River, BC where he started working for MacMillan Bloedel in 1973, and after 51 years, he retired in 2024.
Bruce married Leslie in 1983; they raised their children Jim, Andrea, and Michelle, spent years of camping and enjoying life together. Bruce was known for telling a good story, always willing to lend a hand when needed, he enjoyed the annual camping trips, hunting, finding rocks, enjoying dining out and supporting local businesses. Bruce enjoyed watching his grandchildren and their accomplishments grow.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Anna Stelmacker, father-in-law Robert (Bob) Pettigrew.
Bruce will be missed by wife Leslie Stelmacker, mother-in-law Eileen Pettigrew, son Jim Stelmacker (Stacey), daughters Andrea Pettigrew and Michelle Stelmacker (Galen), grandchildren Mikaela (Conner), Marlee, Tyler (Chase), Piper, Dannika, Aiden, Nash, Raina and Avery.
We will celebrate Bruce’s life on Sunday July 20, 2025 at 12:30 - 4:00 PM at the Barclay Hotel.
Fond memories or messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca
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