Bruce Douglas Kelfstrom, 76, of Mauriceville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on March 18, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Marie (Scanlon) Kelfstrom and Arthur Kelfstrom. Bruce was a United States Army veteran serving as a Military Police Officer with the K-9 unit. He retired in 2003 from IBEW local 134, Chicago, IL as a journeyman wireman. He also worked out of IBEW local 479 Beaumont for many years.
Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Arthur Kelfstrom.
He is survived by his sister, Diane Stueve of Bensenville, IL,; son, Bruce Kelfstrom II and wife Neena of Baton Rouge, LA.; daughter, Susan Eby and husband, Jeff of Orange; son, Steven Kelfstrom and wife, Amber of Beaumont; grandchildren, Alexandria Eby, Ashley Eby, Sydney Eby, Brandon Kelfstrom, Katherine Kelfstrom, Chloe Kelfstrom, Brody Kelfstrom, and Kendyl Kelfstrom.
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Gabe Gates
April 21, 2022
A great guy, wonderful friend and a damn fine IBEW electrician. Bruce and I crossed paths in Alaska, South Carolina, New York and Texas.
Joyce Czanstkowski
July 4, 2014
Very beautiful tribute; pictures are worth a thousand words. Loved seeing the video and again my sympathy to the family of a dear friend - we all shed some tears. Joyce CZ and members of Fenton High School
Crystal Ellis
July 3, 2014
Susan I wanted to drop you a line and tell you I enjoyed all the photos of your childhood along with all the stories you shared with me yesterday! Keylie and I love you guys so much! We are here for you guys during your time of sorrow.
Claybar Funeral Home
July 2, 2014
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Bruce D. Kelfstrom
Faye Hippler Bowers
July 1, 2014
Dear Susan, Bruce & Steven, I remember you three as young children and enjoyed your mom, Judy, so much. I'm very sorry to her of your dad's death. Your family is in my prayers.
Anonymous
July 1, 2014
Secret Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Bruce D. Kelfstrom.
Joyce Czanstkowski
June 30, 2014
A better friend you couldn't have - lots of good memories -have been friends for 62 years. Always in contact with phone call or letter once in a while. My heartfeld sympathy to Judy and her family.