Bruce Bechthold

Bruce Bechthold, 51, of Gladstone, MO, passed away tragically, as a victim of a  drunk driving fatality, Saturday, May 7, 2011.  Bruce was born in Gladstone, MO. and graduated from Oak Park High School. He was a Lead Screener with FirstLine Transportation Security and Realtor with Realty Executives. He is survived by his wife Diana Bechthold of Gladstone, and four children; Aaron Bechthold, Chloe Bechthold, Rachel Bechthold, and Adam Bechthold.  He is also survived by his parents, John and Virginia Bechthold, of Gladstone and numerous other family members and friends who loved him very much.  Funeral services will be held at the Vineyard Church, 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway on Thursday, May 12, at 2 p.m.  Visitation will precede services noon - 2 p.m.  Burial will follow at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery.  A reception at Vineyard Church will follow. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bruce Bechthold Memorial Fund in care of Diana Bechthold. Condolences may be sent to mountmoriahterracepark.com.Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.

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