Bruce Alexander

Bruce Lachlan Alexander, age 50, of Corvallis was called home to the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2008, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born to Donald and Marian Alexander in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Clackamas High School in 1975. Bruce earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Oregon State University, was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, Athletes in Action, the Navigators, and OSU Track team. Bruce relocated to Seattle, WA. in 1980, continuing his ministry with the Navigators at the University of Washington. While working for Rainier National Bank on Lower Queen Anne, he met and fell in love with Mary Beth Navlet and they were wed in 1986. Bruce and his family returned to the Willamette Valley in 1990. He was a diligent and highly respected employee of Summit Information Systems for almost 18-years. He faithfully served in the youth ministry at NW Hills Community Church. Bruce was an avid sports fan and loved playing basketball, football and golf. He coached and mentored middle and high school kids and was proud to be called “Coach Bruce”. He was known for his calm demeanor, gentle spirit and humility. His commitment to God, and his love for family and friends was evident in all he did. He touched many people's lives with his love and his legacy will live on. Nothing was more important to him than his wife and children. “WE WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU, DAD!” Bruce is survived by his bride of almost 22 years, Mary Beth, sons Spencer, Isaac, Pearce, and daughter Mikaela, of Corvallis; mother, Marian, and sister, Kirsten Alexander-Parks of Portland, awesome in-laws, numerous cousins, and abundant nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend an invitation to a Life Memorial Celebration on Monday, April 28, 2008, at 1:00 pm at the La Sells Stewart Center on the OSU campus. Arrangements are by McHenry Funeral Home, Corvallis. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy and support take the form of contributions to the Bruce Alexander Memorial Fund at Central Willamette Community Credit Union 555 NE Circle Blvd Corvallis, Oregon 97330.

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Bruce Alexander

August 17, 1957 - April 21, 2008