Obituary for Bruce Stair
Bruce Stair, the son of Ruby May (Powell) Stair and Stanley Stair was born on July 15, 1939, in Ben, Arkansas and passed away on November 19, 2022 at the age of 83 years.
Bruce was the middle of five children. Growing up, he participated in athletics during his high school years. After graduating from high school, he worked with his father at the Stanley Stair Lumber Company for eight years before receiving his BA in Mathematics. He returned to begin his teaching career in the Heber Spring School System. Realizing he preferred outdoor work, he joined the Arkansas Forestry Commission in 1976. In 1983, he was promoted to County Ranger for Cleburne County. He retired from this position in 2001.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty Rose Patchell.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 65 years, Claudine (Stark) Stair, son, Stephen Bruce Stair (David Rousey), daughter, Leslie Ann Hopkins (JT Hopkins), granddaughter, Tasha Jo Jones (Joel Jones) and two great granddaughters, Anslie Jaise Jones and Sadie Kole Jones. Sisters, Joyce Ann McMillan, Lynda Fay Stair and brother, Richard Stanley Stair. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bruce was a jack of all trades, and words cannot express his capacity for love and kindness.
No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bruce's favorite charity.
Heber Springs Humane Society 49 Shelter Lane Heber Springs AR, 72543
Arrangements by Family Funeral Service of Heber Springs
Bruce was the middle of five children. Growing up, he participated in athletics during his high school years. After graduating from high school, he worked with his father at the Stanley Stair Lumber Company for eight years before receiving his BA in Mathematics. He returned to begin his teaching career in the Heber Spring School System. Realizing he preferred outdoor work, he joined the Arkansas Forestry Commission in 1976. In 1983, he was promoted to County Ranger for Cleburne County. He retired from this position in 2001.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty Rose Patchell.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 65 years, Claudine (Stark) Stair, son, Stephen Bruce Stair (David Rousey), daughter, Leslie Ann Hopkins (JT Hopkins), granddaughter, Tasha Jo Jones (Joel Jones) and two great granddaughters, Anslie Jaise Jones and Sadie Kole Jones. Sisters, Joyce Ann McMillan, Lynda Fay Stair and brother, Richard Stanley Stair. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bruce was a jack of all trades, and words cannot express his capacity for love and kindness.
No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bruce's favorite charity.
Heber Springs Humane Society 49 Shelter Lane Heber Springs AR, 72543
Arrangements by Family Funeral Service of Heber Springs