NORTH MANCHESTER – Bruce Christopher Sanson, 59, Auburn, died at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 2015, at his home. He was born March 19, 1956, in Wabash, to Russell and Wilodene Kemery Sanson. He was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. He was a truck driver for US Express in Springfield, Ohio, for 24 years. He enjoyed bowling, playing miniature golf and spending time with his family. Surviving are his daughter, Christina Adams, North Manchester; two grandchildren, Maria Taylor and Christopher Taylor, both of North Manchester; a brother, Nick (and spouse Beth) Sanson, North Manchester; two sisters, Loretta (and spouse Todd) Smith, North Manchester, and Rose (and spouse Tim) O’Neill, Greenfield; nieces and nephews: Michelle (and spouse Jason) Downham and Nicole (and spouse Josh) Coon, all of Wabash; Alex Sanson, Ryan Smith and Russell Smith, all of North Manchester; and Diane O'Neill, Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be 6 p.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Calling is from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Wabash County Cancer Society. Condolences via www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
