| Location | Washington, Ia, Usa |
| Age | 73 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 04/07/1934 |
| Date of Death | 04/06/2008 |
| Visitors | 711 since 12/03/2009 |
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Richard Buck, age 73, of Washington, Iowa formerly of Ainsworth died Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 at the Washington County Hospital following a sudden illness.
Richard was born July 4th, 1934 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Marvin and Irene (Roth) Buck. He attended school in Ainsworth, Iowa. On February 6th, 1954 he was united in marriage to Nadine D. Griffin in Washington, Iowa.
Richard lived all of his life in Washington County having lived in Ainsworth and Washington. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad, Freshwater Feed and Grain, River Products, and at Crane Valve until his retirement in 1996.
He enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing, car rides, and watching the people around his hometown. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and their many activities.
Richard is survived by eight children including sons: Steve A. Griffin and wife Kim of Washington, IA; Michael E. Buck and wife Deana of Olds, IA; Mark A. Buck and wife Jeri Lynn of Washington, IA; Clair Dean Buck and fiance Charlotte of Denver, CO; and daughters: Sue E. Buck and friend Alan Sturm of Brighton, IA; Carla D. Peiffer and husband Randy of Washington, IA; LeAnn Kruse and fiance Brent Fredrick of Williamsburg, IA; and Leza D. Arbogast of Washington, IA. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Junior "Shennie" Buck and wife Jan of Ainsworth, IA; Lloyd Dale Buck and wife Bonnie of Ainsworth, IA; Mary Lou Edgar and husband Hank of Crawsfordsvile, IA; Katie Kiesey and husband Dan of Marion, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Nadine in 1994, three sisters, Helen Johnson, Grace Moore, and Maxine Jones, and one brother Francis "Sonny" James.
My grandpa was a hard worker. He never harmed anyone. I know this because my grandma would have never let him harm anyone in the family. He was a gentle soul who's only sin was caring and loving too much. He did everything he could for his family. We love him now almost now one year after he went to be with grandma. Some people thought he was different but once they got to know him they knew was an alright person. I think anyone who can sit and find ways to make him out to be a horrible person after his death are taking advantage of sad time in my family's lives. Please don't believe post by one Tessa C. She is the former stepdaughter of one of my uncle's. She and her mother have nothing better to do but try to make our family look bad because my uncle left them to come back home (20 plus years ago). Thank you for our kind words!!
If heaven had a phone
I Cannot dial your Number,
I Can't get through to You,
I Called the Operator,
She did all that she could Do.
There is no code for Heaven,
I Cannot place the Call,
No Numbers left to Call,
I Reckon I've tried them All.
If Heaven had a Phone,
I'd Ring you Every Day,
If Heaven had a Phone,
There's things I want to Say.
To Tell you that I love You,
And Miss you Every Day,
How much I prayed to God,
That He could have let you Stay,
but heaven dont have a phone,
so in our hearts you will always stay.
lots of love theresa xxx
In Memoriam
With you a part of me hath passed away;
For in the peopled forest of my mind
A tree made leafless by this wintry wind
Shall never don again its green array.
Chapel and fireside, country road and bay,
Have something of their friendliness resigned;
Another, if I would, I could not find,
And I am grown much older in a day.
But yet I treasure in my memory
Your gift of charity, and young hearts ease,
And the dear honour of your amity;
For these once mine, my life is rich with these.
And I scarce know which part may greater be,--
What I keep of you, or you rob from me.
George Santayana
Sent with love ♥
Why is our heart breaking.
When we think of you,
Why is our body aching
With our memories so true,
⋱♥⋰
Why did you have to go,
We need you now today,
Its because we love you so,
In each and every way,
⋱♥⋰
We will try and keep on going,
We will try to keep so strong,
But you should be here beside us.
In your home where you belong.
⋱♥⋰
Written by Jan Morris
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Thinking of you and your family
Love Jan & Family xxxxxx
When you feel you miss me most,
As years go drifting by,
Each memory will prove to you,
That love can never die,
That while I left you far too soon,
I did not go alone,
For the father sent his angels,
To gently take me home,
Take comfort when you think of me,
Keep my love deep within your heart,
And with the warmth of each memory,
We will never be apart.
Uncle Steve & Grandpa
Everytime I heard this song I think of Uncle Steve and Grandpa.
He Didn't Have To Be by Brad Paisley
When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run
I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes
And then all of a sudden
Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we went from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago
We had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in
And now all of a sudden
It seemed so strange to me
How we've gone from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' through the glass I think about the man
That's standin' next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Because he didn't have to be
You know he didn't have to be
The Best
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around you
And whispered "Come to Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
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