Bruce Clarke von Zuben 1931 ~ 2014 Bruce von Zuben of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Arlean Handle, passed away at the Fairmont Extendicare on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Bruce was born in Toronto, Ontario July 1, 1931 to Audrey May von Zuben and William H Willis. He was adopted in 1937to Doris and William Handel. He lived and went to school in Toronto, Ontario. After leaving school, he joined the Canadian Army Reserve 42 Medium Regiment in 1948 until 1952. Bruce Married his first wife Faye Hansen on January 22, 1951 and together they had 4 daughters and one son. Bruce joined the RegularArm Forces 2 R.C.H.A in 1952 until he was honorably discharged in 1959. Bruce then moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario where he worked for the Abitibi Pulp and Paper Mill for about 8 years. In about 1970, Bruce came to Lethbridge, Alberta with his second partner, Arlean Arvelin and together they had four daughters and one step daughter. After moving around Lethbridge area, he moved to Grassy Lake, Alberta and lived there until June 2011, then moved into Fairmont Extendicare in Lethbridge, AB. Bruce was given a NATO special service medal at the Lethbridge Legion for his time spent in Germany. Bruce was a member of the Stamped Model A Ford Club of Calgary, Alberta. Bruce was at his best when he was collecting old car parts and selling them at car swap meets with his friend John. Going to swap meets was an annual event. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to send their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Fairmont Extendicare, Lethbridge, AB for all of the support and care during Bruce's stay there. Bruce is survived by his children Judy & Bill Green Corn, Emily Dowton, Vicky & Boumediene Soufii, Laura Handel, Emily Robins, Tracy Dragland, Colleen Handel, Erica Horvath, Erin Handel and Robert Handel. Bruce had many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Bruce is survived by his sisters Sonya Willis, Valorie Willis and Lorraine Lock. He is also survived by his brothers Raymond Lock, Murray Lock and Ken Lock. Bruce was preceded in death by his partner Arlean Ruth Arvelin, his adoptive parents William H. Willis and Audrey May Lock, his son-in-law Brent Dragland. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 P.M., on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY- Field of Honour, 1210 Scenic Dr. S., Lethbridge, AB, with Reverend Terry Shillington, Officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D 12A St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2J1