Bruce F. Sims, Jr.

Bruce F. Sims, Jr.

Husband of the late Suzanne Sims. Father of Elizabeth (Cecil) Williams and Hazel (Russell) Polka. Grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 13. Bruce was predeceased by parents Frederick and Vera Sims and siblings Jean (Roy) Burton, Laurie Sims, Harry Sims, Joan (Stanley) Kutlina and Robert (Donna) Sims and is survived by many nieces and nephews. Bruce worked 30 years at the General Motors Tonawanda plant until retiring in 1989. He was a long time resident of Grand Island and an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Bruce loved his koi pond, tending to and landscaping and in ground swimming pool as well as horse back riding, roller skating and dancing. Bruces favorite place to dine was the Beach House restaurant. He enjoyed viewing the river from his front porch and would baby birds hatch and take flight each spring. Bruce was a veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded four medals for service from 10/15/1951 through 10/29/1953 as a Private First Class. Bruce was a member of the VFW on Grand Island and attended St. Martins in the Field Parish. Friends may call Tuseday, March 11 from 11-1 with a Funeral Service a 1 PM at Kaiser Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW post 9429 and Auxillary, Grand Island or another veterans cause of your choice.