Bruce Van Alstyne

Bruce passed away peacefully at home on May 2nd 2022. He was 95 years old. Bruce and wife Barbara recently celebrated their 70 year wedding anniversary with sons Bruce (Betsy) Byron (Danelle), daughter Nancy (Frank), grandchildren Fr. Rob Van Alstyne, SJ, Will (Steph), Connor, Carly (Jesse) and greatgrandchild Julia.

He was born and raised in San Mateo by Dr. and Mrs. Byron Edmond Van Alstyne. He was predeceased by brother Byron.

Bruce was an Investment Banking professional for 60 years, including Executive VP and member of the Board of Directors at Morgan Stanley.

He was Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Menlo College.

He retired in Carmel with Barbara and enjoyed traveling with family and friends.

He loved tennis, golf, flying, hunting, hiking, swimming, skiing and dominoes. Bruce’s memberships included Merchant Exchange Club San Francisco, Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club, Quail Lodge Golf Club, Peninsula Wildlife Club, and Stanford Buck Club.

He was inducted into the

Burlingame High School Hall of Fame (football) and the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame.

Bruce played football at Stanford as an end and linebacker. He participated in the 1951 East-West Shrine Game, and was an all-American. He turned down a chance to play pro football. Prior to Stanford Bruce played football at Menlo College where he earned Hall of Fame honors. He served in the US Navy. The family extends deep gratitude to caregivers Dixie and Fidel Herrera for their heartwarming care, love and support.

Private services will be held in May.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce’s honor to Jesuits West at www.jesuitswest. org