Bruce Major

Emory Bruce Major, 68, passed away Thursday, October 19th, 2017, at his home in Twin Falls due to heart failure. Bruce was born May 29, 1949 in Twin Falls, son of Leslie “Pat” and Nancy Major. Bruce was raised on the family farm in Castleford with his three brothers and one sister. He had many memories of hunting and fishing with his dad and brothers. Bruce attended Castleford schools until their family sold the farm and moved to Buhl, where he graduated high school in 1967.
Through an arranged date by their best friends, Bruce and Teresa (Ruffing) became high school sweethearts. They were married on June 12th, 1971 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Buhl, ID.

Bruce served in the U.S. Navy within the Seabees construction battalion, earning the meritorious service medal for his work during Hurricane Camille in 1969. Bruce was an avid outdoorsman and made lifetime friendships through his passion for hunting and trap shooting. His stories and laughter brought joy to everyone around him. Bruce was a member of St. Edward's Church and the Knights of Columbus, proudly serving as Grand Knight in 1981.

Bruce worked as shop foreman for Wagner Transportation in Twin Falls for 45 years. He loved his work, valued his customers and crew, and developed a special bond with his boss Roger Wagner.

Bruce is survived by his wife Teresa and his three children, Angela (Bryan) Bowman of Meridian ID, Leslie (Brian) Campbell of Pinetop AZ, and Matthew (Lisa) Major of Twin Falls ID. Bruce always had a twinkle in his eye when he talked about his kids and four grandkids: Chandler & Chloe Bowman, and Natalie & Nate Campbell. Also surviving are his brothers Chuck (Diane) Major, Stan (Karen) Major, Ken “Squeak” Major, and sister Janet (Craig) Fairchild-Hamilton. He will also be missed by Teresa's six siblings and their families. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Pat and Nancy Major, sisters-in-law Brenda Major and Betty Major, brother-in-law Tony Fairchild, and nephews Bob Major and Adam Fairchild.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 26th at 11:00 am at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls. Visitation will be held Wednesday October 25th from 5-7 pm at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's name to Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association, PO Box 1404, Meridian ID 83680, an organization that supports his nephew Justin.