Bill Bruner dies at age 79

DOWNEY – William “Bill” D Bruner, 79, died Feb. 16 peacefully at his home in Anaheim, surrounded by family. 

Bill was born Nov. 6, 1938 in Huntington Park where he lived through his high school years, graduating from Huntington Park High School. 

Bill then called Downey his home for the majority of his life where he would raise his three children and met his wife of 34 years, Glenda. 

He is survived by his son Clark; two daughters, Jill and Julie; and stepchildren Scott, Terri and Tracy, along with 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at Downey Memorial Christian Church on March 10 at 2 p.m.