Ronald ''Buck'' Lee Buckner
March 17, 1938 - September 19, 2005
Obituary
Ronald “Buck” Lee BUCKNER passed away, Monday, September 19, 2005, at his home in Burien. Buck was born to Elliott and Carmen Buckner on March 17, 1938 in Portland, Oregon. He had four older brothers, Leonard, Elliott, Calvin and Donald. He moved to Seattle in 1965. He was married to Linda for 15 years. They had two children, Kevin and Bonnie. Buck married his wife Joe Ann in 1986, and he became the father to five step-daughters, Lori, Marcie, Jeannie, Kimberly, and Kelly. He worked in the Seattle shipyards and as a Forman for Contour Laminates before retiring. He loved being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed camping, fishing and watching the Mariners.
Buck is preceded in death by his mother Carmen; father Elliott; brothers Leonard and Elliott; and mother-in-law Jeannie.
Buck will be dearly missed by his wife Joe Ann; daughters, Bonnie, Lori, Marcie, Jeannie, Kimberly, and Kelly; son, Kevin; and brothers, Calvin and Donald. He is also survived by his thirteen grandchildren, Brittany, Robert, Daurlyn, Cory, Cody, Gregory, Chad, Jessica, Dominique, Candice, Tatum, Kelsy, Colby; his three great grandchildren, Makayla, Joshua, and Jimmy; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition, he will be greatly missed by many friends.
An Irish wake will be held to celebrate Buck’s life at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Good Time Ernie’s, 15747 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien. We ask that you wear a Hawaiian shirt in honor of him. Please only personal friends of Buck or our family. Please sign the online memorial guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.
It might have been hard to say goodbye,
But he wouldn’t want you to be mad and he wouldn’t want you to cry,
He would want you to remember him when you hear an old country song,
Or when you take a walk along Des Moines Memorial Beach,
He would want you to stand strong,
So don’t think about what you didn’t get to say,
Think about him when the Mariners play on a bight sunny day,
Have a beer in his memory to celebrate his life and the relationships you’ve shared,
Remember whether he was mad or happy that he cared,
And through our hearts he will always be there.
~Jessica Nelson Buck’s Granddaughter
i worked at the same bakery as ron in 1957…he was a straight up dude with alot of class…..sorry about dumping that 5th of whiskey in the punch at your wedding….ron was such a good friend i gave him my first wife…..say hello to boston blacky for me
later bro
your buddy steve s.
i worked at the same bakery as ron in 1957…he was a straight up dude with alot of class…..sorry about dumping that 5th of whiskey in the punch at your wedding….ron was such a good friend i gave him my first wife…..say hello to boston blacky for me
later bro
your buddy steve s.
I can’t express in words how much I loved my dad,I miss him everyday,I talk to him everyday.Their is an empty place in my heart that noone will ever be able to replace,I love you Dad,you are so missed by all! I can only thank God that you were a big part of my life.I will always treasure every minute I ever spent with you,I am lucky I got to spend those 5 weeks with you.You are so loved and missed by all!!!
Your daughter Kimberly
Our sympathy and prayers go out to Jody and the family. We recently had a wonderful afternoon picnic with you all while Kim was here and really enjoyed it. Thank you very much. Bob & Jackie
It still has not hit me that I will never see my Dad again or feel his strong arms wrapped around me hugging me. I loved him so much, I just hope that he knew how much. There are no words that can express how much I will miss him. I find comfort in knowing that he is in a happier place and watching over me every day.
Buck was very loved and will be very missed.
I am the Mother of Ron’s 2 children, Kevin & Bonnie. I have known Ron since 1956. My memories are: when he worked at the Bakery in ’56 & ’57 he would always bring me a bag of cookies after his shift. I remember his green 1951 Mercury, his black hair always combed to perfection with the “DA” in the black & slicked back. I remember his LOVE he had for his children & his Mother, Carmen. Even tho we have not been together for many years, I will always remember him & miss him very much.