Bruce Tyndall

     Bartow- Lauredts Bruce Tyndall, age 96, passed away at Morningview at Irving Park in Greensboro, North Carolina on Friday, February 24, 2017. Mr. Tyndall was born January 12, 1921 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Charles Theodore and Elenora Fredricksen Tyndall. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Kee Tyndall Davis and Dr. Ronald Lee Davis III of Greensboro, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Kee Davis King of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Anne Tyndall Davis Hutchinson and husband Jarrod of New Orleans, Louisiana; three great grandchildren, Piper Caroline King, Annie Elizabeth King and Lee Augustus Hutchinson all of New Orleans, Louisiana; a sister-in-law, Lucille Williams Granade of Chatom, Alabama; a brother-in-law, Dr. Milton Theodore Wood of Bermuda Run, North Carolina; and many cherished nieces and nephews. Bruce graduated from Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 1943 he received a B.S. in Industrial Arts Education from the University of Alabama. He attended Midshipman School at the University of Notre Dame, graduated in June of 1944 and was commissoned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. On July 2, 1944 he married his wife of 46 years, Frances Elizabeth Williams in Bartow, Florida. In January of 1945 Bruce was ordered to the U.S.S. Hampton APA 115 Attack Troop Transport which was assigned to the Pacific theater. He served on the U.S.S. Hampton during World War II making multiple crossings during the course of the war. In June of 1945 he was initiated into the Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon, an ancient rite of sea passage. Bruce remained in the Naval Reserve until January of 1951 when he was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. Frances and Bruce returned to Bartow where he became employed by the Polk County School Board. In 1953 he received a M.S. in Education from Florida State University. Bruce became the head of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education for Polk County Florida, a position he held until his retirement. He was a Charter Member of the Polk County Vocational Association Hall of Fame. Bruce was a member of the Florida Vocational Association, served as its secretary and was chosen as an outstanding vocational educator. He was also a member of the American Vocational Association. For many years he taught Industrial Education at the University of South Florida as an adjunct instructor. Bruce joined the Bartow Rotary Club in 1950 and was an active member for 67 years. He served as its president in 1967-1968, was the District Governor representative in 1971-1972 and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a supporter of the Defenders of Crooked Lake and enjoyed memberships with the Peace River Country Club, the Lake Wales Country Club and the Southern Seniors Golf Association. Bruce and Frances were members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church where he served as the Congregational Secretary for many years. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10:30 - 11:00 AM at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church at 205 East Stanford Street in Bartow. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 AM at the Church. The family would like to thank all of the compassionate caregivers at Comfort Keepers in Winter Haven and the staff at Morningview at Irving Park in Greensboro for their loving care of Bruce. Memorials may be made to the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Bartow or to the Rotary Foundation. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com