Bruce John Jameson, age 83 of West Branch, MI., passed away on March 3, 2023. Bruce was born on June 2, 1939 in West Branch, MI., to the late Lillian (Brindley) and Earl “Jake” Jameson. Bruce graduated from West Branch High School in 1957. He went to work for Oseola Refinery until it closed. After that he was employed by the Greenbriar Golf Course in 2002 where he started as the head groundskeeper and eventually became the superintendent. On May 18, 1963 he married the love of his life, Sharon Thomas and they had 3 wonderful daughters. In his free time, Bruce enjoyed working in the woods, hunting, and watching birds. At home he enjoyed watching football, many sports teams, and westerns, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. Bruce was very active in the community and helped start the Little League, the Saddle Bums riding Club, and was a founding member of the Ogemaw County Sheriff’s Posse.
Bruce is survived by his daughters, Jeani (Dale) Vermillion of Mexico, MO., Janie (Ron) Baumgarten of Portland, TN., and Jacki Jameson of West Branch, MI.; brothers, Robert (Rosemary) Jameson, Roger (Jean Ann) Jameson of West Branch, MI.; sisters, Donna (Jerry) McClain, Linda (Roger) Klecker of Manton, MI., Joyce (Kenneth) Gildner of West Branch, MI.; grandchildren, Brandi (Ted) Brauker, Synamon Jameson (Warren), Bruce (Angela) Vermillion, Jordan (Ashley) Criss, Brock Vermillion, Nicholas Wilkins, Emilee Wilkins; great-grandchildren, Aemelia, Cecilia, Olivia, Sharon, Marion & Teddy Brauker, Taylor, Tucker & Jackson Schimke, and many nieces and nephews.
Bruce is preceded in death by his spouse, Sharon Jameson; brothers, Wayne, Richard, Don, and Jim Jameson.
Per Bruce’s wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on March 11, 2023 1:00pm – 5:00pm at the Churchill Township Hall. Officiant, Helen Alford. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Ogemaw Commission on Aging, 1528 M33 West Branch, MI. 48661.
