Robert Thomas Bruce, 51, a resident of Belfair, died Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Harrison Medical Center due to complications of emphysema. He was born at Bremerton Naval Hospital on October 19, 1956 to Lester and Janet Leora (Skinner) Bruce. He graduated form West Bremerton HS in 1975. Robert was preceded in death by his father and brother John Baldwin. Robert worked as a finish carpenter and enjoyed working on cars, doing crossword puzzles and playing computer games. He is survived by his mother Janet Leora Lynn and step-father Morris L. Lynn; brothers Larry Bruce and Jarvis Baldwin (Maureen) both of Belfair; sisters Rebecca Lee Shelton (Mark) of California, Elizabeth Bruce of Bottineau, ND, Barbara L. Coppenhaver (Ralph) of Brady, TX, Susan Baldwin of La Center, WA, Rosemary Baldwin of Tucson, AZ and numerous nieces and nephews.