Bruce Eddie Boardman
Bruce Eddie Boardman, 91 of Jamestown, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 30, 2021, while a resident at Lutheran Social Services, the result of a fall at home.
Born in Jamestown, he and his family resided in Busti for many years. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1948 and won a scholarship to the Cleveland School of Art. He enlisted in the Navy and served from 1950 – 1954, aboard a heavy cruiser, the USS Macon. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Electrician First Class. While docked in New York City, he arranged a date with his future wife of 66 years, a nurse named, Ruth Elain VanHorn.