ALVARADO — Bruce Layne Childers, 59, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. Come and Go Family Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home. Survivors: Wife, Lee; son, Clinton; daughter, Hillery Johannes and husband, Jason; brother, Dan Childers and wife, Patty.
I just saw the message pertaining to Bruce passing away. I am very saddened and surprised at this news , as he was at the reunion this past summer and he looked so well, happy and healthy. We had a very enjoyable time visiting and talking about our high school days , as well as our early childhood. We both lived on the same block when we started grade school age age 5 – 6. How did he pass away ? Was it a sudden illness —-or an accident ? —-Here is to a wonderful person and friend. God Bless all of his family. Coach John Jenkins
I can’t believe he’s gone. He’s been part of my life as long as I can remember. We were 6 weeks apart in age and spent almost every day together throughout our childhoods. He was just part of my life that I just assumed would always exist, even though we were miles apart. My heart and prayers go out to Lee and the kids. This is such a sudden shock for all. Much love to family, Bobbye
Bruce and I went to school together from grade school through high school. My grandparents lived next door to the Childers family on Francis when we were young. Bruce was always a kind, nice and respectful young man. I got to see Bruce at our class reunion last summer. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May God give you all peace and comfort in knowing he rests in the arms of our Lord. Debbie
Bruce is a friend from school days at Pampa High School. It was great to visit with him at our reunion last summer. I have memories of Bruce as a kind, talented, and friendly guy.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Beth Duggan
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Bruce was proud of his family.
We were very close friends since Jr. high. So very glad he came to our class reunion.
I will continue to miss him.
Lee, Clinton, Hillery and Family:
Words do not adequately express our sympathy for the loss of your dear husband and father. Bruce was a very special man. He was respected by his Roche colleagues and customers. He spoke of you often and was extremely proud of his family. Our hearts go out to you during your time of sorrow. He will be dearly missed.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Beem & his Southwest “Team”
This is so sad after last year’s visit with Bruce was so grand. I have good memories of his friendship all through school, but especially in Jr. High. May God bless his family in this hour of mourning.
Larry K.
The news of Bruce’s sudden passing has come as a terrible shock to our family. We just never expect this kind of news. He and his brother (Danny), and my sister (Bobbye) and I literally grew up together – we were cousins. I remember him as always smiling, pleasant and kind. We are saddened, and will feel a big gap in our family. Prayers to Lee and the family.
Bruce was a wonderful man. I knew him at Pampa High School. He was always cheerful and lifted others up. He was a person that you really looked forward to seeing. You all will be in my prayers. He will truly be missed.
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce was always kind and helpful and ready to help his customers. He was proud of his family and displayed a Christian attitude to others. He will be missed. Kathy Anderson, BUMC Chemistry Lab
Lee and family: It is such a shock to hear of Bruce’s passing. Like so many of our classmates, I can only repeat and attest to the fact that he always had a huge beautiful smile. We went through all of jr. high and high school together. He was a true friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Bruce’s family. God Bless you all. Sherry
Bruce’s passing is such a shock. I enjoyed our visit at our high school reunion and it seems like it was just yesterday. Bruce was always one of the good guys and liked by everyone. He was very proud of his family and so happy with his life. Blessings to all the family, Bruce will be greatly missied.
All of us in Customer Training at Roche are very saddened to hear of Bruces’ passing. Our Hearts and Sympathy go out to the family and friends at this difficult time. Bruce will be missed by all.
Lee and family, Bruce always had a big smile for me when I would see him. I will miss reminiscing
with him about our favorite professor, Dr Washam. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Such a shock. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Bruce and I have been friends since jr high.
When you think of him, you think of that big smile and a friend to all. I’m so thankful we were able to visit at the reunion. He was so proud of his family…just a super fellow. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Please except our condolences during this most difficult time. Bruce was more than just a co-worker. I considered him a friend. Although we were not in the same region, we always got together during our regional meetings and shared great stories and laughs together. He and his incredible smile will truly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Freddy & Michele Hunter
Lee- I am sure this has come as a real shock for you and your family. Sam and I send our condolences. We will be praying for peace and understanding.
Bruce will be missed by many people. Hugs
I just herd of Bruce’s passing. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with your family during this troubling time. He will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have worked with Bruce in the past and he had the patience of a saint. It didn’t matter what the customer threw at us, he handled it with a smile. He will be truly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a great asset to the Roche team and will be sorely missed. He was a very special person and always had a big smile for everyone! My sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Be strong and know that he is always there watching over you.
I am so very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. It was always a joy to answer the phone at tech support and hear his voice on the line, and he always brought a smile to my face each time he called. He was a great friend and colleague. He will be dearly missed. My families thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tough time and may God bless you all.
I’m so sorry, shocked, and saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. I’ve worked with him for a number of years. He was always so calm, unflappable, and pleasant, it was a joy working with him! May you be consoled with wonderful memories of him!
My deepest condolences to his family and friends. His patience and smile carried us during stressful times while working a project together. God bless you all!
Lee and family May the Lord be with you all at this difficult time. Gene knew Bruce from college swau and I knew him from pampa high school also from church in Keene & Pampa all the Childers were wonderful family and as everyone has shared his smile always brightened the room in just finding out we are in shock but have that hope in seeing him again soon when Jesus comes. Our prayers are with you all.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Bruce’s family and friends. I am a co-worker from the Roche home office. Bruce always had such a positive outlook and remained very gracious whenever difficult cirmcumstances came his way. I very much appreciated this about him. What a tremendous loss.
I am so sad to learn of your loss. Bruce was an awesome man. He was so much support to me at LabCorp and always helped me and encouraged me. He never seemed to have a bad day. I always looked forward to working with him. I will always remember his kindness and intelligence and I want his family to know that he left an impression where ever he went.
Respectfully,
Frances Benkelman
Bruce was such a wonderful person. I will always remember his smile. I am so glad we got to visit at the reunion. My prayers go to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear about Bruce, and my well wishes to his family. He was a one-of-a-kind guy. One of the few people I have known that actually owned a Tuxedo and had no problem tearing up the dance floor at meetings! Our common ground was that he enjoyed the Colorado winter sports scene, and the outdoors in general.
I am so saddened to here of Bruce`s passing. My prayers to the family.Wish we could have been there. I`m in Iowa workingjust got the news a few days ago and just couldn`t believe it. My condolences to the family. With all our love and prayers. Gary & Kim
I was shocked to hear of Bruce’s sudden passing. He started on the same team with me at Roche and was a great coworker. I looked forward to seeing him at meetings and getting a chance to dance with someone who knew what they were doing! He had a great smile and a great attitude. We will really miss him.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. We started at Roche together and worked with each other many times. I do not believe in that entire time I ever heard Bruce utter a negative or mean word about any person or any thing. You have my deepest condolences. He will be missed
I still can’t believe that Bruce will not be walking into Lab Central with a Huge Grin and “Hello” to All of Us; pulling his ‘bag of Roche Tricks’ behind him!
I really miss him! He was the leader during set up of all the analytes and kept us moving forward. He calmed us down when we were ‘lost’ in the ‘go-live’ times and he babysat us for many days! He easily endeared himself to me because he was always ready to help me with whatever task was troubling me.
My heart goes out to Lee, Clinton, Hillery, Jason, Dan and Patty! May God bless and comfort you. My prayers are with you and your family. Bruce talked about all of you to me with a proud gleam in his eyes and happy grin. Last time I saw him he showed me pictures on his phone of Clinton, Hillery and Jason. May he rest in peace. I believe I will see him again one day.
I am so shocked and saddened at hearing the news of Bruce’s passing. We went back as friends over 35 years and he was my neighbor for a long time. He always had that beautiful smile that would brighten your day. He was such a joy to be around. Rest in peace my dear friend. Lee and family, my deepest heartfelt condolences for you. May God wrap His loving arms around you thru these difficult times.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a valued friend in the Pampa High School class of ’70. I enjoyed being able to catch up with him at our 40th high school reunion. I will remember his enthusiasm for life and his beautiful smile.
Started working with Burce here at All Saints Hospital as a med tech in 1979. We both left the hospital around 1995 after it was restructured. I am back at our origional lab Baylor All Saints Fort Worth now and many memories of Bruce in this room will last forever. I worked with him at Parkland last year as he lead the installation team for the Cobas chemistry system.
I first worked with him between hospitals in Fort Worth. Then through our days with CLMA in North Texas. Finally with LabCorp in Dalas. Bruce was so much help to me so many times. I valued our friendship.
Bruce was really a wonderful man.
Joe Dale Thomas
Bedford, TX
I was deeply sadden to hear of the passing of a friend that I have been looking for a long time. We first met some forty years ago while attending SUC in Keene,Texas. I will always remember all crazy things we did,and the fun times we shared. Being from Hawaii,and he,from Pampa,Texas,there was alot to talk about in the wee hours of the night in our dorm room. I only wished,that I could have contacted him sooner,so that we would have been able to talk about the old times. Lee,I’m so sorry for your lost. He was a good friend. Please accept my deepest ALOHA to you and your family on such a terrible lost. He once mentioned that he LOVED YOU. Could you please extent my DEEPEST ALOHA,to Danny. I know that the two of them were very close.
Kenneth Kaneshiro Jr. . HONOLULU,HAWAII
47 Responses
I’m gonna miss his big smile most of all.
I just saw the message pertaining to Bruce passing away. I am very saddened and surprised at this news , as he was at the reunion this past summer and he looked so well, happy and healthy. We had a very enjoyable time visiting and talking about our high school days , as well as our early childhood. We both lived on the same block when we started grade school age age 5 – 6. How did he pass away ? Was it a sudden illness —-or an accident ? —-Here is to a wonderful person and friend. God Bless all of his family. Coach John Jenkins
I can’t believe he’s gone. He’s been part of my life as long as I can remember. We were 6 weeks apart in age and spent almost every day together throughout our childhoods. He was just part of my life that I just assumed would always exist, even though we were miles apart. My heart and prayers go out to Lee and the kids. This is such a sudden shock for all. Much love to family, Bobbye
Bruce and I went to school together from grade school through high school. My grandparents lived next door to the Childers family on Francis when we were young. Bruce was always a kind, nice and respectful young man. I got to see Bruce at our class reunion last summer. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May God give you all peace and comfort in knowing he rests in the arms of our Lord. Debbie
Lee, so sorry for your loss. Just found out. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Nancy
I have seen him on Facebook everyday for the last month. What happened? Very curious? Very sorry for the loss,
Bruce is a friend from school days at Pampa High School. It was great to visit with him at our reunion last summer. I have memories of Bruce as a kind, talented, and friendly guy.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Beth Duggan
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Bruce was proud of his family.
We were very close friends since Jr. high. So very glad he came to our class reunion.
I will continue to miss him.
Nita Johnson
Lee, Clinton, Hillery and Family:
Words do not adequately express our sympathy for the loss of your dear husband and father. Bruce was a very special man. He was respected by his Roche colleagues and customers. He spoke of you often and was extremely proud of his family. Our hearts go out to you during your time of sorrow. He will be dearly missed.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Beem & his Southwest “Team”
This is so sad after last year’s visit with Bruce was so grand. I have good memories of his friendship all through school, but especially in Jr. High. May God bless his family in this hour of mourning.
Larry K.
The news of Bruce’s sudden passing has come as a terrible shock to our family. We just never expect this kind of news. He and his brother (Danny), and my sister (Bobbye) and I literally grew up together – we were cousins. I remember him as always smiling, pleasant and kind. We are saddened, and will feel a big gap in our family. Prayers to Lee and the family.
Lee and Family. You are all in my prayers. I will not forget all the family memories we all shared. Love you Vivian Huff
Lee and Family. You are all in our prayers. What a shock. We will not forget all the great motorcycle rides we all took! Love Danny and Debbie Stokes
Bruce was a wonderful man. I knew him at Pampa High School. He was always cheerful and lifted others up. He was a person that you really looked forward to seeing. You all will be in my prayers. He will truly be missed.
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce was always kind and helpful and ready to help his customers. He was proud of his family and displayed a Christian attitude to others. He will be missed. Kathy Anderson, BUMC Chemistry Lab
Lee and family: It is such a shock to hear of Bruce’s passing. Like so many of our classmates, I can only repeat and attest to the fact that he always had a huge beautiful smile. We went through all of jr. high and high school together. He was a true friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Bruce’s family. God Bless you all. Sherry
Bruce’s passing is such a shock. I enjoyed our visit at our high school reunion and it seems like it was just yesterday. Bruce was always one of the good guys and liked by everyone. He was very proud of his family and so happy with his life. Blessings to all the family, Bruce will be greatly missied.
Rick Frye
All of us in Customer Training at Roche are very saddened to hear of Bruces’ passing. Our Hearts and Sympathy go out to the family and friends at this difficult time. Bruce will be missed by all.
Lee and family, Bruce always had a big smile for me when I would see him. I will miss reminiscing
with him about our favorite professor, Dr Washam. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Such a shock. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Bruce and I have been friends since jr high.
When you think of him, you think of that big smile and a friend to all. I’m so thankful we were able to visit at the reunion. He was so proud of his family…just a super fellow. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Please except our condolences during this most difficult time. Bruce was more than just a co-worker. I considered him a friend. Although we were not in the same region, we always got together during our regional meetings and shared great stories and laughs together. He and his incredible smile will truly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Freddy & Michele Hunter
Lee- I am sure this has come as a real shock for you and your family. Sam and I send our condolences. We will be praying for peace and understanding.
Bruce will be missed by many people. Hugs
Clint and family,
I just herd of Bruce’s passing. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with your family during this troubling time. He will be greatly missed.
Jake & Alicia Hopps
Bruce will be truly missed by me and the Roche organization. My prayers and thoughts go out to Bruce and his family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have worked with Bruce in the past and he had the patience of a saint. It didn’t matter what the customer threw at us, he handled it with a smile. He will be truly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a great asset to the Roche team and will be sorely missed. He was a very special person and always had a big smile for everyone! My sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Be strong and know that he is always there watching over you.
Glenda Myers
I am so very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. It was always a joy to answer the phone at tech support and hear his voice on the line, and he always brought a smile to my face each time he called. He was a great friend and colleague. He will be dearly missed. My families thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tough time and may God bless you all.
Karen Streetly
I’m so sorry, shocked, and saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. I’ve worked with him for a number of years. He was always so calm, unflappable, and pleasant, it was a joy working with him! May you be consoled with wonderful memories of him!
My deepest condolences to his family and friends. His patience and smile carried us during stressful times while working a project together. God bless you all!
I am so saddened by Bruce’s passing. He was always to good to work with. He will be missed by all.
Lee and family May the Lord be with you all at this difficult time. Gene knew Bruce from college swau and I knew him from pampa high school also from church in Keene & Pampa all the Childers were wonderful family and as everyone has shared his smile always brightened the room in just finding out we are in shock but have that hope in seeing him again soon when Jesus comes. Our prayers are with you all.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Bruce’s family and friends. I am a co-worker from the Roche home office. Bruce always had such a positive outlook and remained very gracious whenever difficult cirmcumstances came his way. I very much appreciated this about him. What a tremendous loss.
I am so sad to learn of your loss. Bruce was an awesome man. He was so much support to me at LabCorp and always helped me and encouraged me. He never seemed to have a bad day. I always looked forward to working with him. I will always remember his kindness and intelligence and I want his family to know that he left an impression where ever he went.
Respectfully,
Frances Benkelman
Bruce was such a wonderful person. I will always remember his smile. I am so glad we got to visit at the reunion. My prayers go to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear about Bruce, and my well wishes to his family. He was a one-of-a-kind guy. One of the few people I have known that actually owned a Tuxedo and had no problem tearing up the dance floor at meetings! Our common ground was that he enjoyed the Colorado winter sports scene, and the outdoors in general.
Lee and family, I am so very sorry
about your tragic loss. We will remember you in prayer?
I am so saddened to here of Bruce`s passing. My prayers to the family.Wish we could have been there. I`m in Iowa workingjust got the news a few days ago and just couldn`t believe it. My condolences to the family. With all our love and prayers. Gary & Kim
I was so sad to read of Bruce’s passing this morning. My prayers and thoughts are with his loving family.
I was shocked to hear of Bruce’s sudden passing. He started on the same team with me at Roche and was a great coworker. I looked forward to seeing him at meetings and getting a chance to dance with someone who knew what they were doing! He had a great smile and a great attitude. We will really miss him.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. We started at Roche together and worked with each other many times. I do not believe in that entire time I ever heard Bruce utter a negative or mean word about any person or any thing. You have my deepest condolences. He will be missed
I still can’t believe that Bruce will not be walking into Lab Central with a Huge Grin and “Hello” to All of Us; pulling his ‘bag of Roche Tricks’ behind him!
I really miss him! He was the leader during set up of all the analytes and kept us moving forward. He calmed us down when we were ‘lost’ in the ‘go-live’ times and he babysat us for many days! He easily endeared himself to me because he was always ready to help me with whatever task was troubling me.
My heart goes out to Lee, Clinton, Hillery, Jason, Dan and Patty! May God bless and comfort you. My prayers are with you and your family. Bruce talked about all of you to me with a proud gleam in his eyes and happy grin. Last time I saw him he showed me pictures on his phone of Clinton, Hillery and Jason. May he rest in peace. I believe I will see him again one day.
I am so shocked and saddened at hearing the news of Bruce’s passing. We went back as friends over 35 years and he was my neighbor for a long time. He always had that beautiful smile that would brighten your day. He was such a joy to be around. Rest in peace my dear friend. Lee and family, my deepest heartfelt condolences for you. May God wrap His loving arms around you thru these difficult times.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a valued friend in the Pampa High School class of ’70. I enjoyed being able to catch up with him at our 40th high school reunion. I will remember his enthusiasm for life and his beautiful smile.
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Started working with Burce here at All Saints Hospital as a med tech in 1979. We both left the hospital around 1995 after it was restructured. I am back at our origional lab Baylor All Saints Fort Worth now and many memories of Bruce in this room will last forever. I worked with him at Parkland last year as he lead the installation team for the Cobas chemistry system.
So sad that Bruce left us so early in life.
I first worked with him between hospitals in Fort Worth. Then through our days with CLMA in North Texas. Finally with LabCorp in Dalas. Bruce was so much help to me so many times. I valued our friendship.
Bruce was really a wonderful man.
Joe Dale Thomas
Bedford, TX
I was deeply sadden to hear of the passing of a friend that I have been looking for a long time. We first met some forty years ago while attending SUC in Keene,Texas. I will always remember all crazy things we did,and the fun times we shared. Being from Hawaii,and he,from Pampa,Texas,there was alot to talk about in the wee hours of the night in our dorm room. I only wished,that I could have contacted him sooner,so that we would have been able to talk about the old times. Lee,I’m so sorry for your lost. He was a good friend. Please accept my deepest ALOHA to you and your family on such a terrible lost. He once mentioned that he LOVED YOU. Could you please extent my DEEPEST ALOHA,to Danny. I know that the two of them were very close.
Kenneth Kaneshiro Jr. . HONOLULU,HAWAII