Buck Buckmaster

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Gary D. Buckmaster passed from this life in the early morning hours of Saturday June 26th, 2021. Gary better known by his nickname Buck was born August 7th, 1939 to Delbert and Margaret Buckmaster in Miami, Oklahoma. He has 6 siblings, Beverly Wright (Clarence) Miami, Oklahoma, Janet Garrett Springfield Missouri, Larry Buckmaster (Phyllis) Carthage, Missouri, Daryl Buckmaster Miami, Oklahoma, Doris Allen Tyler, Texas and Joyce Musslewhite Arp, Texas.

In 1989 Buck was united in marriage to Lorna Buckmaster. Together they established a blended family with five children. Doug Buckmaster (Teresa) Carl Junction, Missouri, Mark Buckmaster (Susan) Claremore, Oklahoma, Pam Qualls (Mike) Joplin, Missouri, Deb Porter (Scott) Riverton, Kansas and Bart Dugan (Angie) Riverton, Kansas.

Together Papa and Nana have eight grandchildren. Matt Barker (Paige) Joplin, Missouri, Kim Evans Joplin, Missouri, Eric Porter (Holli) Riverton, Kansas, Sarah Moss (Kurtis) Grove, Oklahoma, Chase Buckmaster Claremore, Oklahoma, Makayla Wittenmyer (Micky) Riverton, Kansas, Gunner Dugan Riverton, Kansas Kanisha Richardson (Jacob) Pittsburg, Kansas, and Matt Fitch (Sabra) Joplin, Missouri. They also have 8 great-grandchildren. These children have been the light of their lives.

Buck worked for 42 years at McCartney/Ingersoll Rand in Baxter Springs, Kansas. After his retirement he loved to visit flea markets, estate auctions and yard sales searching for treasures. He loved Studebakers and OU football. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed time outside gardening and trying to grow grass in his shady front yard. He grew many plants from seed including several palm trees and a big wisteria bush that he named Margaret after his mom.

Buck’s pride and joy have always been his two sons Doug and Mark. It was evident to all who knew him how much he loved them and how proud he was of the men they have grown up to be. Football season was the highlight of the year when he could load up in the car with Wayne, Uncle Butch and anyone else who wanted to go, to watch Doug coach football. He will be missed on the sidelines as well as in our lives.

The family will receive visitors at Derfelt Funeral Home in Baxter Springs, Kansas from 10:00-11:00 Saturday July 3rd, 2021. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m., at the Pleasant View Cemetery 7579 SE 40th St. Baxter Springs, Kansas. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.