Bruce Jesse Macartney Jr.

Bruce Jesse Macartney Jr. 1949 – 2019

From his obituary:  “Bruce Jesse Macartney Jr., 70, of Midland, died Thursday morning, Sept. 5, 2019 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center. Bruce retired from Dow Corning Corp as an electrical and industrial tradesman. As an avid musician, Bruce was a member of the Folk Music Society in Midland and travelled to folk festivals in other countries around the world. He played in the following bands around the area: Roane, Hoolie (with Jerry Cassault and Katherine Bach Morris), Two Boys from Bay City (with Jerry Cassault), Sonas, Chicken String Band and played a weekly jam session at the Stein Haus in Bay City. As well as being an accomplished entertainer, Bruce was a private pilot and used the Barstow Airport to keep his craft.

“Bruce is known for his unwavering positive spirit, his deep passion for playing music, giving his all for his family and finding pride in his many hands-on projects. He will forever be known for his sparkling blue eyes full of curiosity and for holding the bar high. He built a beautiful life and he always said and believed, ‘Life is good.'”