Bruce W. Berve

August 31, 1955 - November 25, 2020

Bruce W. Berve, age 65, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Capital Region Medical in Jefferson City. He was born August 31, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Roger and Carol (Henderson) Berve. On December 28, 2001, in Versailles, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Mary Ann (McElhaney) Berve. Bruce worked for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union for thirty-three years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time tinkering around the house with metal and wood. In addition to his wife, Mary Ann, he is survived by his daughters, Sharon Slaght and husband Jesse of Saginaw, Texas and Candi Cockrum and husband Robby of Fulton, Missouri; grandchildren, Pollyanna and Simon both of Saginaw, Texas; his father, Roger Berve of Sedalia, Missouri; brother, Chuck Berve and wife Mona of Blue Springs, Missouri; sister, Rhonda Gosney and husband Cliff of Fulton, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Berve in August of 2011. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2nd, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home to assist the family. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.