HALE, Bruce Douglas, 53 of Zephyrhills, passed away December 5, 2005, at his residence. Mr. Hale was born March 19, 1952, in Rhode Island, and had lived in Florida for 12 years. He moved to Zephyrhills from Lake Wales four years ago. Mr. Hale was an automobile body worker, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Rost of Minneapolis, Minn.; two brothers, Steve and Dave Hale, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; two grandchildren; and close friends, Cecil and Tom McGavern of Zephyrhills, Fla. A memorial service for Mr. Hale will take place 10 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2005, Community Chapel Church of God in Zephyrhills with the Rev. Keith Reilly officiating.