Bruce Edward Staley

Bruce Edward Staley, of Pendleton, Oregon, Owner and Operator of Automotive Machine Specialties of Hermiston for the past 25 years passed away on February 24, 2024 at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. He was born November 11, 1958 in Prineville, Oregon to Robert and Beverly (Deselm) Staley. 

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his stepmother, Janet Staley and Sister Sandra Bartmess. 

Bruce is survived by his wife Tamara McLain Staley; sons Joseph Staley and his wife Tess of St. Helens, Thomas Staley and his wife Naoko of Portland; two grandchildren, Penny and Sota; three brothers, Steven Blackthorne of West Linn, Ryan Staley and his wife Rose of Castro, California, Paul Staley and his wife Kathleen of San Diego, CA; one sister, Donna Locke and her wife Kim of La Grande; many nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of Life-Open house will be held Saturday April 13, 2024 from 1PM-4:00PM at the Pendleton Center for the Arts at 214 N. Main St., Pendleton, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Bruce's name to Oregon Public Broadcasting.