Dr. Bruce Truman Stubbs of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away on May 22, 2021 at the age of 86 years.
He was the loving husband of Mary Paul Stubbs (née Brown) for 63 years. Together they raised four children: Bruce Truman Jr., Timothy John, Kirk James (deceased), and Colleen Mara. They had 11 grandchildren. He is further survived by his youngest brother, Don Stubbs.
Dr. Stubbs graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School at the top of his class. Following medical school, he moved to Chelsea, Michigan to practice and later to become one of several co-founders of the Chelsea Community Hospital (now St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea), where he maintained a family practice.
Already well into his career, in the 1970’s he decided to pursue an orthopedic degree and returned to the University of Michigan to train as a surgeon. He practiced orthopedic medicine at Orthopedic Surgery Associates and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor until retirement. Following his retirement, he continued to work as a volunteer physician at the Packard Community Clinic and the Hope Clinic in Ann Arbor.
For years, Dr. Stubbs and Mary Paul made missionary trips to India, Africa, and other developing countries, often with their children, to teach and donate medical equipment. He taught orthopedic surgery for a number of years at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. He invented and patented multiple specialized medical devises for surgery. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He was an avid skier, squash player, and golfer.
Dr. Stubbs was a selfless healer and a quiet man who spoke with action.
There will be a family service later in the summer to celebrate his life. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Center or St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital.
Godspeed, Bruce Truman.
