Bruce Allan Wark

On June 4th of this year, Bruce Wark of Yukon, OK, passed away at his home. Bruce was born on April 8, 1946, in Connecticut to George & Beatrice Wark.

Bruce joined the Air Force right after graduating from East Hampton High School in East Hampton, CT in 1964. He served for over 25 years including 3 tours in Vietnam as a Para Jumper. Their duty was to rescue downed pilots by being lowered in a jungle penetrator to administer first aid if necessary before being sent up to the helicopter - HH43's (Pedro) CH-54 (Jolly Green). They were also lowered into army firefights to give medical aid. Bruce was involved in the 1968 TET offensive. Bruce was awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 2 Bronze Stars for bravery plus many more. He rose to the rank of Command Chief Master Sargeant (E-9) which is the highest rank obtained by an enlisted man. Upon retirement, he went to college to get his degree and worked as a paralegal until his final retirement. It was on his multiple tours in Vietnam that he was exposed to Agent Orange, which led to the cancer that took his life.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father George Wark and his mother Beatrice Stokes. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly Wark, who helped him so much by bravely caring for him during his battle with cancer; three children Bruce Jr., Michelle, and Lisa; brother Glenn and wife Flo of Olton, TX; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Yukon on Saturday July 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.