Mr. Bruce N. MacIver

Bruce N. MacIver Beloved Father LOWELL—Bruce Nelson MacIver, 85, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2017 at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus. Bruce was born in Patterson, New Jersey on September 14, 1931, a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Adams) MacIver. Bruce received his early education in Massachusetts and was a graduate of Hale High School in Stow, MA. Bruce was an Army Veteran, serving in Germany from 1949 – 1953. He enjoyed the Army, growing up with a strong interest in guns and military history. Bruce was a skilled marksman. Bruce received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering 1953 - 1958 from Northwestern University. From 1958 until 1960 he studied Soils and Foundation Engineering and earned a Master’s Degree from Harvard University. Throughout his professional career, Mr. MacIver was employed as a Geotechnical Engineer with an area of expertise in Soil Testing and Earth Filled Dams. Yen for travel moved him around the United States following career opportunities, until returning to his roots in Massachusetts when his daughters entered school. He loved New England deeply and enjoyed watching the seasons change, the fall colors, and the winding roads, and the history. He was an avid organic gardener once he returned to Massachusetts in 1970, and kept this up as long as he was able; after he no longer had space of his own, he would help friends with their yards and gardens, and was a constant advisor, helper, and inspiration to daughter Lisa as she started gardening. He deeply loved his family and friends and there was no one more loyal or committed to others, nor anyone with a more generous nature. Surviving Bruce are his two daugters, Elizabeth “Lisa” Almarode and her husband James of Oregon, and Katherine "Kathy" MacIver of Lowell; his former wife, Magda (Langreiner) MacIver of Lowell; a brother, George MacIver, a granddaughter, Lindsey Almarode; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and several caring friends and neighbors. Bruce was the brother of the late Donald MacIver. FUNERAL NOTICE BRUCE N. MacIVER OF LOWELL MACIVER—Died In Lowell, May 30, 2017 at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus, Bruce N. MacIver, 85, a resident of South Lowell, US Army Veteran, graduate of Hale HS, Stow, MA, Northwestern, and Harvard University, retired Geotechnical Engineer. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on WEDNESDAY from 3 until 6 PM, with a Funeral Prayer Service taking place at 5 PM, during the visiting hours. Burial will be private. As an expression of sympathy, in Bruce’s memory, take a moment out of your day and do something nice for a neighbor. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com