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Bruce L.

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Davis

February 3, 1938 – April 22, 2020

Obituary

Bruce L. Davis, 82, of East Moline, passed away Wednesday at his home.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4PM Wednesday April 29 at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Due to COVID-19, visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles, and the family will greet you directly in front of the funeral home as you drive up. Cremation has been accorded, and a private interment in New York will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Community of Christ Church, Moline.

Bruce was born February 3, 1938 in Montour Falls, NY, a son of Daniel and Miriam (Lattin) Davis. He graduated from Union Springs, NY High School in 1956 and later earned his Bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Engineering. In 1962, he entered the US Air Force, and proudly served earning the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He was honorably discharged in 1966. Later, he earned his Master's degree in Engineering from Augustana College, Rock Island. He was a Senior HVAC Engineer with John Deere for 45 years, retiring in 2011. A job he was most passionate about. He was an avid sports enthusiast, enjoyed running, handball, and biking. He was most known for helping those in need. He was a member and longtime elder of Community Church of Christ in Moline where he was involved in the maintenance and upkeep of the church. He was also a member of ASHRAE for over 30 years.

Survivors include his children: Brian (Susan Alico) Davis of Chicago, Kevin Davis of Bradenton, FL, Eric (Kim) Davis of Bettendorf, Erin (Patrick Tevenan) Davis of Glenwood Springs, CO; grandchildren, Jasa, Bennett and Beckham; siblings: Sharon (Tom Pigg) Davis of Restin, VA, Glenda (Rol) Campbell of Sanibel Island, FL, Lowell Davis of Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.

Bruce L. Davis, 82, of East Moline, passed away Wednesday at his home.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4PM Wednesday April 29 at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Due to COVID-19, visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles, and the family will greet you directly in front of the funeral home as you drive up. Cremation has been accorded, and a private interment in New York will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Community of Christ Church, Moline.

Bruce was born February 3, 1938 in Montour Falls, NY, a son of Daniel and Miriam (Lattin) Davis. He graduated from Union Springs, NY High School in 1956 and later earned his Bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Engineering. In 1962, he entered the US Air Force, and proudly served earning the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He was honorably discharged in 1966. Later, he earned his Master's degree in Engineering from Augustana College, Rock Island. He was a Senior HVAC Engineer with John Deere for 45 years, retiring in 2011. A job he was most passionate about. He was an avid sports enthusiast, enjoyed running, handball, and biking. He was most known for helping those in need. He was a member and longtime elder of Community Church of Christ in Moline where he was involved in the maintenance and upkeep of the church. He was also a member of ASHRAE for over 30 years.

Survivors include his children: Brian (Susan Alico) Davis of Chicago, Kevin Davis of Bradenton, FL, Eric (Kim) Davis of Bettendorf, Erin (Patrick Tevenan) Davis of Glenwood Springs, CO; grandchildren, Jasa, Bennett and Beckham; siblings: Sharon (Tom Pigg) Davis of Restin, VA, Glenda (Rol) Campbell of Sanibel Island, FL, Lowell Davis of Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

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