Robert Keith Bryce “Bob”
Age 94 years, of Gilbert Arizona, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Bob was born on April 11, 1930, in Pima, Graham, Arizona. He is the third child of parents, Brooks and Norma (Follett) Bryce. Predeceased by siblings; Margie, Kent, & Bill.
Bob married his high-school sweetheart, Philis McBride on June 18, 1947, and enjoyed 73 years together until her passing in 2020. Together they had 8 children: Carol, Jane, Gary, Amy, Kevin, Laurel, Michael, & Nathan. They also fostered Selena Shortman & Oscar Singer during some of their elementary school years.
Bob & Philis raised their family in Phoenix Arizona, where Bob worked for 35 years at Arizona Public Service (APS) mainly in the computer programming dept.
After retirement, Bob & Philis served numerous missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They began on the island of Mauritius where they came to love the people they met, then later went to Vermont, where they would visit numerous towns to film vital record archives, to be used in family history research. Bob’s knowledge of computers and record keeping continued as they worked at the Mesa Family History Center. Philis loved indexing records and helping others find their ancestors.
They thrived as a team not only with family life but also in serving & helping others wherever they went. Their Lord & Savior has always been the foundation upon which they dedicated and built their lives upon. Their home was a place of refuge for many family members and friends and their door always open.
Bob leaves behind his younger sister; Janet Larson, and his posterity of 8 children and their spouses/companions, 29 grandchildren, 87 great grandchildren & 14 great-great grandchildren (138 total). As well as many beloved friends and relatives. According to his sister, he and his brother Bill were the best brothers anyone could ever have. The rest of us would agree that he is by far “the best.”
Bob loved reading, poetry, being outdoors in nature, good music, and learning. He was a great listener and was always interested in what others had to share and would give his undivided attention to them. He taught by example with kindness, gentleness & love. He truly is a disciple of Christ.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21st at 9:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1483 N Driftwood Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
Graveside Dedicatory services will follow at 3:00 pm at the Pima cemetery located at 487 W 800 S, Pima, AZ 85543.
If you are unable to attend the services, please click on the following link to livestream the service: http://Brother Bryce Memorial Service 12-21-2024 – YouTube
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
My sincere condolences to Bob’s family. I have known Bob since my days in the Phx 4th Ward where he was my Scoutmaster and later on Counselor to my Dad as Bishop. Everyone loved Bob in our Ward. He related to the youth so well. You just wanted to be around him. Many fond memories of Bob and Phyllis. My Dad felt he was an awesome counselor. God bless you all.