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Leonard Bruce Etherton, 81, of Independence, Missouri, peacefully passed away on June 27th, 2022, after a tough battle with Dementia.

Born in Breckenridge, Missouri to Richard Lloyd and Minnie Viola Etherton. Bruce (he preferred to be called Bruce) was fiercely passionate about vehicles from a young age. This passion continued as Bruce grew into his teenage years and on into adulthood. You would often find Bruce in his driveway tinkering with one of his vehicles. …

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Leonard "Bruce" Etherton will not be having an open service to the public per his families wishes. Donations can be made in his honor on the Memorial Gifts tab.

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Bruce loved to attend EAA Aviation convention every year in Oshkosh, WI. He attended…
Bruce loved to attend EAA Aviation convention every year in Oshkosh, WI. He attended a total o…
Bruce loved to attend EAA Aviation convention every year in Oshkosh, WI. He attended a total of thirteen (13) years thr…

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Born

July 27th, 1940
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Passed away

June 27th, 2022
Independence, MO

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Heartland Cremation & Burial Society
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Heartland Cremation & Burial Society

One Community Hospice
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