Bruce D. Martin

Bruce D. Martin, 61, passed away Nov. 23, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.

He was a resident of Rock Springs for 35 years and was a previous resident of North Dakota and California.

Martin was born Aug. 27, 1956, in Huff, N.D., the son of Marvin Harms and Jacqueline Harms.

He attended schools in California.

Martin married Vicky Simmons June 11, 1983, in Green River.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator at Bridger Coal Company for 19 years until his health forced him to retire.

Martin enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson. He was a practical joker, as well as an Oakland Raiders fan and enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his wife Vicky Martin of Rock Springs; one son, David Martin of Rock Springs; one daughter, Jessica Adams and husband Josh of Casper, two brothers, Andrew Martin and wife Dianna of Nickelsville, Va., and Joe Franco of Quebec, Canada; two sisters, Elisa Harms of Lander and Annie Meeks and husband Ross of Mountain View; and one grandson, Farley Adams; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin Harms and Jacqueline Harms; one brother, Kevin Martin; and one nephew, Aaron Carr.

Following cremation, services will take place at a later date.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.