April 5, 1947 – October 26, 2019
Bruce Edward Vaden, Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 26, 2019. Bruce was born in Portland, Oregon, to Mildred K Bruce and Jake A Vaden on April 5, 1947. Bruce worked and lived in the Portland area with siblings Kathy Vaden McCuen, Janis Vaden Londos, and Kevin Vaden. He retired from Freightliner after 33 years. His greatest passion was building, buying and showing hot rods and motorcycles.
Bruce is survived by his wife Kim Asher James Vaden, and 5 children Jason Vaden and Brittany Vaden; Stepchildren: Courtney Williams Pilling (Lance), Justin Williams, Taylor Williams. 7 grandchildren: Vincent Vaden, Hans Vaden, Olivia Alfred; Step-grandchildren: Jordyn Johnson, Anthony Pilling, Isaiah Pilling, Noah Pilling, and Lily Williams. He will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, Oregon 97030 on November 24, 2019, 1:00pm.