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| Bruce McKibbin '55 |
Bruce Huntoon McKibbin 1932 - 2015
Proud member of Sigma Tau's Class of 1955
Born on January 24, 1932 to Helen and William McKibbin, Bruce fell while gardening and died peacefully on June 14, 2015. Bruce spent his formative years in the Pacific Northwest, went to 13 schools in 12 years, graduated from Renton High School in 1949, and the University of Washington in 1955.
Born on January 24, 1932 to Helen and William McKibbin, Bruce fell while gardening and died peacefully on June 14, 2015. Bruce spent his formative years in the Pacific Northwest, went to 13 schools in 12 years, graduated from Renton High School in 1949, and the University of Washington in 1955.
He entered the US Army and
felt fortunate to serve in Germany for two years. After the Army he held
several jobs, the longest being with Westin Hotels, which allowed him to travel
the world. He married Marlies (Marlee) Meier in 1962 in Denver, Co, and moved
back to the Seattle area in 1967. Bruce and Marlee joined the Seattle Yacht
Club, spent much of their vacation time sailing in the San Juan Islands, and
Bruce became very active at the club and served on many committees.
In 2004, he became a docent at the Museum of Flight and was
very dedicated to educating people about the history of flight and space
exploration. Bruce enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, sailing, and being with
his granddaughters. Many of Bruce's happiest memories were of the people he met
and interacted with throughout his life.
Bruce leaves behind his wife, Marlee, son Tom, son Bill and daughter-in-law Kim, and two precious granddaughters, Erin (13) and Libby (10). He will be missed.
Bruce leaves behind his wife, Marlee, son Tom, son Bill and daughter-in-law Kim, and two precious granddaughters, Erin (13) and Libby (10). He will be missed.
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