Bruce Turner Ricker

Bruce Turner Ricker of Herndon VA, a devoted husband and a cherished friend, peacefully passed away on July 13, 2025 in Fairfax VA, of natural causes at the age of 84. Bruce was born on May 7, 1941 in Washington, D.C., son of Arthur L. and Ruth (White) Ricker; spent his childhood in the city growing up at his family home at 3710 Jocelyn Street, NW. Bruce was educated in the D.C. public school system: at Ben Murch Elementary, Alice Deal Junior High and graduated in 1959 from Woodrow Wilson High School. In addition to his beloved bride, Kathy Ann Ashley Ricker, Bruce is survived by his brother Arthur W. Ricker and sister-in-law Priscilla Ricker. Other survivors include sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Brenda Hanna, Bruce F. Hanna, Joy Campbell and Stephen Campbell. He began his telecommunications career as a cable splicer's helper at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company, progressed into installation of business data systems with Bell Atlantic in the metropolitan D.C. area. He later retired from Verizon Communications after dedicating over 30 years of service in the telecommunications industry. After retirement, Bruce spent time driving as a charter coach driver and tour guide for Virginia Coach Company and engaged in driving automobiles with a local dealer exchange network. Bruce had a zest for life and enjoyed various hobbies throughout the years. In his youth, like his brother Arthur, he delivered The Evening Star newspaper and enjoyed flying control line model airplanes. Much later, in September 1985, while Bruce volunteered as a vintage streetcar operator at the National Capital Trolley Museum, he met his beloved bride-to-be Kathy Ann Ashley. Bruce and Kathy were married 38 years. They devoted their lives to each other as they shared their love of trains, railroads and train travel. Bruce was also a member and participant in the National Historical Railway Society, Washington D.C. Chapter, as a host on train excursions, and also volunteered time with the Potomac Valley Theatre Pipe Organ Society. In addition to his beloved cats, Bruce was survived by many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and mechanical ingenuity. Bruce was a man of integrity, loyalty, kindness, patience, a loving heart, understanding and peace-loving. He appreciated the simple pleasures of reading and playing with his cherished cats. Bruce Turner Ricker leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and cherished memories that will forever be remembered by his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be conducted on Saturday, September 13 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas VA 20110. Visitation begins at 10:30 AM with service at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception at the funeral home at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be sent to the National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Road, Silver Spring MD 20905 or Asbury United Methodist Church, 14113 Fleetwood Drive, Nokesville VA 20181. Funeral services will be livestreamed below on September 13, 2025 at 11AM.

Bruce Turner Ricker

May 7, 1941 - July 13, 2025