Bruce Edward Tunstall

Bruce Edward Tunstall, age 76, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital on March 14, 2014 from diabetes complication. He was born in Tacoma Washington on October 10, 1937 to John G and Viola (Edwards) Tunstall. Bruce graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Following his service he returned to the Tacoma area and served an apprenticeship in the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union and continued working as a journeyman, until his retirement in 1995. Travel was one of Bruce's passions and he and Betsy traveled the world visiting many countries.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lionel Lee Tunstall.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Elisabeth (Betsy Sweeney), brother, Glenford Eugene Tunstall; daughter Renee M Busick (Mitchell) son; Marc E. (Brenda). Grandchildren Jacob Busick, Cameron Tunstall, Brooke Tunstall and Great-daughter Carson Busick. He has many cousins with whom he was in close contact and meant a great deal to him.

His faith in God and his love for family and friends sub stained and full-filled his life.

A special "Thank You" to the dialysis staff at St. Joes for their tender loving care over the past 5 years.

Services at Mt. View Lutheran Church, 3505 122nd Ave. E. Edgewood. WA 98372 Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 11 A.M. Suggested memorial to Mt. View Lutheran Memorial Fund.