Bruce Schoonover

On Friday, February 17, 2017, Bruce Schoonover, of Bethany Beach, Delaware, died at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family.  Bruce is survived by Sharon, his wife of 52 years. He was the devoted father of Kelley and Bruce (and Kim) and the loving grandfather of Brian, Matt, Kristen, and Emily.  He was born to Robert and Mae Schoonover in New York City (both deceased).  Bruce is also survived by his siblings Robert Schoonover and Loel Kline. Bruce was highly respected in the telecommunications industry his entire career and enjoyed almost 20 years of retirement.  In retirement, he and Sharon loved to travel.  He was also very involved in the Fenwick Island Lions Club, serving as president two different terms, was past president of Middlesex Beach Association, wrote newsletters and kept up with the websites for the Lions Club and St. John Historical Society.  He even helped create videos and books about the history of St. John, which he was extremely passionate about.  His most recent endeavor was helping the Delaware State Police renovate Camp Barnes, a free summer camp for Delaware youth.    A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 117 Maplewood Street Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Bruce’s name to the Fenwick Island Lion’s Club, 346 South Ocean Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 or Delaware State Police C/O Camp Barnes, PO Box 430 Dover, DE 19903-0430.