Charles Bruce Works

Charles Bruce Works passed away March 31, 2017. He was 87. Bruce was born May 3, 1929, in Humboldt, Kansas, the son of Clark Works, a farmer, Kansas State attendee and a World War I ROTC candidate and Leota Wilson Works, a school teacher and graduate of both Pittsburg State and Emporia State. His great grandfather, Robert Miller Works was an original settler of Humboldt, Kansas. Bruce, was a decedent of Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower. Bruce, had a sister, Mary and two brothers, Paul and Clark Jr.

Bruce married Marcia (Tomlinson) Works June 6, 1953. They were married 61 years before Marcia preceded Bruce in death August 8, 2014. They preceded their 3 children in death. Their oldest, Elizabeth Alden Works Currier, a teacher, married Roger W. Currier and they have a son, James William Currier. Their oldest son, Matthew Bruce Works is an attorney who has a son, Connor William Works. Their youngest son, Mark William Works is also an attorney and has two children, daughter Grace Alden Works and son Johnathan Bruce Works.

Bruce, raised in Humboldt, KS, graduated from Humboldt High School and Chanute Junior College. He graduated from Washburn University with dual degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in 1953 and Juris Doctor in 1953. Bruce played football at Washburn, was in the Air Force ROTC, and the Alpha Delta Fraternity. Bruce was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church for many years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish rite, and the Shrine, Washburn Alumni, Alpha Delta Alumni, the Elks and the Topeka Lawyers Club.

After graduation from Washburn, Bruce, served his country as a 1st Lieutenant Judge Advocate General, 9th Air Force. Bruce, was very proud of his military service in the Air Force.

Bruce, was also very proud of his great grandfather, Robert Miller Works of the Union Cavalry, who pursued Quantrill after Quantrill burned Lawrence,KS. Bruce, was equally proud of his maternal great grandfather Henry Micheal's army service, who fought in many eastern campaigns for the Union Army of the Potomac, including the battle of Gettysburg.

Bruce, worked for the Topeka City Attorney's office, the Kansas Turnpike Authority, and in private practice for over 64 years. Bruce practiced law until the very day he passed away. Both sons looked up to their father and valued his advice and compassion in the law practice.
As an attorney, Bruce, was known for his good character, practicality, honestly, and high ethical standards. Bruce, loved the law, his family, boating, fishing, and Washburn University. The entire family will greatly miss Bruce, as a friend, mentor, and for his sage advice.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Potwin Presybyterian Church, 400 SW Washburn Avenue in Topeka. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Potwin Presbyterian Church or Washburn University.