Obituaries
Bruce R. Wilbee
December 28, 1965 - November 26, 2017
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VISITATION
November 30, 2017 | Thursday 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. - Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
- November 30, 2017 | Thursday 7:00 P.M.
- Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
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Burial Location
Private
Bruce R. Wilbee age 51, of Geneva passed away Sunday November 26, 2017. He was born to Robert and Shirley Wilbee in Buffalo, NY, they moved to Las Cruces, NM where Bruce was raise. He was a graduate of Colorado State University, and was an avid glider pilot, he also loved to travel the world. Bruce enjoyed spending many hours on the baseball field with his son Ryan.
He is survived by his loving wife Ann, son Ryan, parents Robert and Shirley Wilbee, and brother Richard (Dena) Wilbee.
He was preceded in death by his sister Lauren.
A Memorial Visitation will be 4-7:00 P.M. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 7:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to……..
To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral homes’ obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home Geneva, 630-232-7337.
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Don Grillo from Saint Charles, IL
"My deepest and sincere condolences to the Wilbee family. This was such a shock to hear and comprehend. Bruce was a friend through our glider club. He will be sorely missed by all."
Brenda Barnes from Las Cruces, NM
"Bruce was a wonderful person. I am deeply sorry for your loss."
Cherese Cartlidge from Watkinsville, GA
"Bruce was my brother's best friend growing up and was one of the sweetest kids I ever knew. My heart goes out to his family. His life touched many people, and he was a truly wonderful and special person."
Lemke Family from Geneva, IL
"Ann and Ryan, We were so sad to hear the news. Our prayers are with you. -Steve, Laura, Katherine, Peter, and Matthew"
John DeRosa from West Dundee, IL
"Bruce and I were both members of the same flying club that he enjoyed so much. Every member of the club depended on him in so many ways large and small. He and I spent one very cold winter working together on a glider in a drafty old barn to get it ready for spring flying. We had to overcome one obstacle after another and Bruce came back weekend after weekend with different ideas on how to finally get this project done. He never gave up and he was always there to help. That was Bruce. He was greatly respected by all. I considered him a close friend and cannot express how much I will miss him. My deepest consolences to his extended family, wife and son."
Cristina Oakeley Allen from Nashville, TN
"My heart break upon hearing of Bruce's death. When I think of Bruce, I think of LCHS Class of 1984 and such fond memories. With love and prayers, Cristina"
Susan &Collin Dennison from Geneva, IL
"Ann and Ryan, we are so very sorry for your loss. You both are in our hearts and thoughts."
John Baker from Barrington, IL
"Bruce was a friend and valued member of our glider club. My last phone conversation with Bruce was just before our year-end annual club meeting when I asked Bruce if he would help count election ballots. He asked me "how could I count them if I am on the ballot?" and I responded, "you are running uncontested and I feel that everyone in the club would agree you are above reproach". At times like that I looked to Bruce for his unwavering integrity, sense of fair play, and his sense of fairness to all our club members. Bruce put the greater good above his own.Bruce's spirt made him first among us, Bruce lived the following passages and was an inspiration to all of us: . Mark 9:35 - “And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” . 2 Corinthians 9:7 - “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." . Romans 12:9-10 - "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."I will dearly miss him, my deepest condolences to Ann, Ryan and his extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you…"