Bruce Oliver, 77

Feb. 24, 1935 — March 27, 2012

Bruce Douglas Oliver, of Granger, Ind., died on March 27, 2012, at his winter home in Punta Gorda, Fla.

He was born Feb. 24, 1935, in Niles to Mabel Irene (Christiansen) Oliver and Loyal C. Oliver. He graduated from Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University), Loma Linda University Dental School and Northwestern University specializing in orthodontics.

After graduating from Northwestern University, he and his family moved to Niles, where he opened his orthodontic practice.

During his years in Niles, Dr. Oliver served as the chairman of the school board of the Niles Seventh-day Adventist Church School and was also on the board of the YMCA. He had been a member of the Niles Rotary Club, Orchard Hills Country Club in Buchanan and Knollwood Country Club in Granger.

In his spare time, Dr. Oliver was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. He loved his family, his dogs, traveling and reading.

Dr. Oliver is survived by his daughters, Lauren Strach of St. Joseph and Lynn Huff Price of Punta Gorda, as well as four beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth and Anna Strach of St. Joseph, and Oliver and Leah Huff, of Punta Gorda.

He was predeceased by his son, John Oliver; sister, Jeanne Oliver; and his parents.

A private service will be held, and memorials may be made to Andrews University, c/o the Development Office.