"My sincere sympathy to you all. Pam was a great talent in our musical community. Lee Afdahl"
In loving memory of
Donald E. Buckman
July 14, 1927 - January 21, 2010
Donald E. Buckman CONESVILLE, Iowa - Donald E. Buckman, 82, of Conesville, died Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Unity Hospital, Muscatine. Per Donald's wishes, he was a tissue donor and his body has been cremated. There will be no visitation and funeral services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in his memory. The Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services of Lone Tree is caring for the funeral arrangements. Donald was born on July 14, 1927, in Conesville, the son of Charles Arthur and Emma Carter Buckman. He graduated from Conesville High School in 1946. He married Doris Arlene Peterson on March 28, 1951, in Iowa City. He was a farmer his entire life. He was a member of the N.R.A. and enjoyed the outdoors, all wildlife, feeding and housing the birds, woodworking, an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and spending time with his family and friends. He also gave blood to the DeGowin Blood Center on a regular basis. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Arlene Buckman of Conesville; his children, Mark Buckman of Conesville, Gail Dieckman and husband, Bill, of Columbus Junction, Brian Buckman and special friend, Cheri Meyers, of Conesville and Teri Linton and husband, Craig, of Skiatook, Okla.; five grandchildren, Billie Jo Roberts, Josh Buckman, Lizabeth Maurer, John Dieckman and Loni Moushon; four great-grandchildren, Blayne Roberts, Laken Roberts, Josie Roberts and Marlie Stout; brothers and sisters, Dorothy McLain of Lockridge, Ethel Houghton of Arizona, Viola Dodson of West Liberty, Maxine Lee of Arizona, Edwin Buckman and wife, Kay, of Joliet, Illinois, Norma Baughman and husband, Ralph, of Iowa City, and Carol Kacena and husband, Stan, of Iowa City. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ruth Solomon; and two brothers, Charles and Lyle.
Tributes
"Dear Les, Ann & Andrew,David, & Sarah, We are so very sorry for your loss of Pam. She was certainly one of God's beautiful people and I, for one, will miss her kind and gentle spirit. That smile so well captured in the picture you chose is so distinctive of Pam. There is a new bright light in heaven. We pray for God's comfort as you move through these next difficult days, weeks, months and years without Pam. You are her legacy of love."
"Les, Ann and David, I sang with Pam for several years in the brand-new Rochester Chamber Chorale, and then for several more when it became Choral Arts. She was a delight to sing and work with, and it was an honor to spend all of those hours making music together. Once, as I watched in amazement while she stacked and stowed chair after chair and probably riser sections, too, post-concert, she said something like, "Well, not everyone can be a soloist." My sincerest prayers and sympathy go out to you and your extended family. I know that many wonderful memories will help get you through this. Pam Hammond"
"Gail and Bill and family, Nothing stays the same forever, life is challenging on a daily basis! We send our sympathy and love, may memories of your father help you sustain some peace in knowing that he is in a better place without pain or suffering. Take one day at a time.... The Carey"
"To the Entire Buckman family. I am so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Pat Globes Carter"