Bruce LaForce

January 23, 1932 - September 27, 2009

Bruce R. LaForce, Col. USAF (ret) 77, passed away peacefully at home in Dewey, AZ early Sunday morning, Sept. 27, 2009.  He was born January 23, 1932  in Rochester, New York to John and Olga LaForce.  Bruce grew up in Rochester and when the Korean War started he left college to join the USAF.  He retired from the Air Force with 32 years of service, 20 years active duty and 12 years in the AF Reserves.  Some of those years was with the 302nd Air Sea Rescue Recovery Squadron at Luke AFB, AZ.  Bruce loved his country and served it with pride.  Bruce had earned his Doctorate of Pharmaceutical Medicine from the University of Texas and had practiced as a Pharmacist for many years.  The last 24 years he worked in the Phoenix, Cottonwood and Prescott areas.  Bruce is survived by Wilma, his wife of 12 years, his daughter Ramona (Dave) Miller of Ohio, Son Daniel (Sherri) LaForce of Florida, step-daughters Rebecca (mike) Tenpenny of Flagstaff, AZ, Gayle Manor of CA and step-son Steven Manor of Flagstaff, AZ.  He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Bruce was a very special person to all who knew and loved him.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mountain Valley Church of God - building fund.  This project was very special to Bruce's heart.  A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at the Mountain Valley Church of God, 8123 E. Manley Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM.  Tel. No (928) 772-5713.  The Honor Guard from Luke AFB will participate in the memorial service.  A private interment for the family will be held Nov. 2, 2009 at Prescott National Cemetry.