Bruce Wendell Hurst

Bruce Wendell Hurst, 54, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1970 in Ogden, Utah to Robert and Donna (Jorgensen) Hurst. He was an identical twin to his brother Bradley. He grew up in Brigham City, Utah. He attended college at Utah State University in Logan, Utah where he majored in Business Information Systems with a minor in Spanish. Bruce was active in the LDS Church and served for two years as a missionary for the church in Costa Rica.

After returning from his mission, he met and married Tami Felt in the Salt Lake City LDS temple in 1993. The couple lived briefly in Logan while Bruce finished his schooling. They moved to Olathe, Kansas in 1996. There they raised 3 children: Nathan, Daxton, and Jessica.

Bruce worked in the IT department of several bus transit companies. He was employed at the Kansas City Area Transit Authority at the time of his death and had worked there for about 15 years.

Bruce enjoyed being outdoors fishing and camping. He was active in Scouting as a boy and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. As an adult, he served as a Scout Master and troop committee member. He continued to support the troop even after his boys had moved on. He was passionate about helping young men succeed in the Scouting program.

Bruce enjoyed collecting coins and Garfield items.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Tami Hurst, father, Robert Nielsen Hurst, sons, Nathan and Daxton Hurst, daughter Jessica Hurst, sister Lorie Jeppesen (Mike), brother Bryan (Kathy) Hurst, brother Bradley (Stacy) Hurst, and brother Kelly (Minerva) Hurst.

He was preceded in death by his mother Donna Mae Hurst and great-niece Cora Wade.

The family will receive guests for a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 15915 W 143rd St, Olathe, KS 66062, the funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.

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