R. Bruce Orchard

Madison - R. Bruce Orchard, age 62, died on Tuesday June 29, 2010 , at the University of Wisconsin Hospital.   He had suffered from leukemia for a year and a half.   Bruce was a lifelong resident of Madison .   He graduated from Central -- University High School High School and the University of Wisconsin of Wisconsin -- Madison with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees and advanced study in Mathematics and Computer Science. Bruce was employed at the Waisman Center Center for 15 years as a computer consultant, and then served as a senior consultant in computer information processing for the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering.   On April 29, 2009 , Bruce received a certificate of recognition on the occasion of receiving emeritus status following ""a record of distinguished service"" to the University. Bruce was an active member of the University United Methodist Church United Methodist Church throughout his live, where he served in many capacities. During his life, Bruce's interests centered around the Madison lakes.   This included swimming and sailing as a member of the Hoofers Club.   Bruce was a long time supporter of the University of Wisconsin Hockey Team of Wisconsin Hockey Team .   Bruce loved skating and he participated in pickup hockey games on Sunday evenings at the University of Wisconsin of Wisconsin athletic shell.   Bruce loved the outdoors and had always looked forward to his annual vacations at Pickerel Lake Lake near St. Germain , Wisconsin , Wisconsin .   Bruce also enjoyed time spent at the family farm near Muscoda , Wisconsin , Wisconsin , which has been in the family since 1854.   Most of all, Bruce cherished his family, he enjoyed interacting with even the youngest children.   Bruce is survived by his mother, Lorraine , sisters Jean Van Pelt (Mark) of Duluth , Minnesota , Minnesota , Ann Orchard (Robert Keller) of Edina , Minnesota , Minnesota , as well as their children:   John Van Pelt (fiancee Cally Bartley), Denver, Colorado , Colorado ; Stephen Van Pelt, Ithaca , New York , New York ; Bryan Keller (Alice Moore) of Stamford , Connecticut , Connecticut and their son, Jasper; Anne Keller Tanser (James) of Reigate , Surrey , United Kingdom , United Kingdom .   Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth M. Orchard.   A memorial service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 11:00 am. The Reverend Frank Gaylord will preside.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of services.   A private family burial of cremains will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery.    The family expresses gratidude to Dr. Mark Juckett and the staff at Meriter and the University of Wisconsin Hospitals for their compassionate and competent care. The family suggests memorials in Bruce's honor for the Carbone Comprehensive Comprehensive Cancer Cancer Center Center Carbone Comprehensive Comprehensive Cancer Cancer Center Center at 600 Highland Avenue , Madison Madison , WI WI   53705 53705 , Madison Madison , WI WI   53705 53705 600 Highland Avenue , Madison Madison , WI WI   53705 53705 , or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 1311 Manaroneck Ave , White Plains White Plains , NY NY , White Plains White Plains , NY NY 1311 Manaroneck Ave , White Plains White Plains , NY NY , or the University United United Methodist Methodist Church Church United United Methodist Methodist Church Church at 1127 University Ave , Madison Madison , WI WI 53715 53715 , Madison Madison , WI WI 53715 53715 1127 University Ave , Madison Madison , WI WI 53715 53715 , or an organization of the donor's choice. University United United Methodist Methodist Church Church at 1127 University Ave , Madison Madison , WI WI 53715 53715 , Madison Madison , WI WI 53715 53715 1127 University Ave , Madison Madison , WI WI 53715 53715 , or an organization of the donor's choice.