(From Clark Funeral Home)Carolyn S. Bukowich, age 85, of Neosho, Missouri, entered into rest on Oct. 30, 2021, at her home in Neosho. Carolyn was born July 28, 1936, to Beverly and Edith Stauffer in Detroit, Michigan; she moved to Neosho in 1950.
After graduating from Neosho High School in 1954, she did secretarial work for the United Methodist Church and District Welfare Office.
She married Frederick F. Bukowich on March 30, 1957 and spent the next seven years traveling three-state area every two weeks as Fred was a relief manager for Western Union. After settling in Lawrence, Kansas (1964-2001), Carolyn spent fourteen years providing in-home childcare, followed by fifteen years of employment at Wal-Mart.
She felt fortunate to "return home to Neosho" upon retirement in 2001. Carolyn's spiritual legacy is strong – a lifelong Bible student, servant, encourager, and active member of the Church of Christ. Family ties were significant, and she considered the grandchildren her "special pride and joy." She enjoyed reading and sharing books, baking in big batches, and traveling.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 64 years, Fred; two daughters, Luanne Waterman, and husband, Larry of New York, and Gretchen Tannehill and husband, Wade, of Ohio; four grandchildren, Glen Waterman and wife, Sarah, Sara Rinkus and husband, Michael, Justin Tannehill, and Erin Tannehill; one brother, Karl Stauffer of Kansas, and one sister, Anita Hinman and husband, Mike of Neosho.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Interment will follow in the Stone Cemetery. The family will receive friends at a time of visitation Friday evening from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho. In honor of Carolyn, contributions may be made to Neosho Christian School, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.
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