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Kathleen Bucknam Obituary

BUCKNAM, KATHLEEN G. Kathleen G. Bucknam 70, of Grand Rapids, died December 6, 2013. Kathleen leaves Richard, her beloved husband of seven wonderful years, and her dear sister Susan (James) Larsen. Kathleen is also survived by her niece Cayo (Michael) Alba-Frick and many loving extended family & friends. A graduate of Purdue University, Kathleen was employed with Merrill Lynch Investments for 35 years. She was a parishioner of Fountain St. Church and also enjoyed the honor of sitting on the original Board of Directors at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, December 9th in the main chapel of the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Meijer Gardens. The family is being served by

Published by Grand Rapids Press on Dec. 8, 2013.
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My Dearest Darling Daisy,
This is our final goodbye. I will hold you memory in my heart forever. I will always love you and always remember you.

J.

April 30, 2014

Wow, there are no words to replace this tremendous loss. Our lives were enriched and will forever be changed from having known Kathy over the last eight years. She will remain in our hearts forever. Our heartfelt sympathies to Dick, Molly, Susan, Jim, Ann, Marilyn, Allison and Aaron and the rest of the family we didn't meet. Love, Amy and Edie

December 13, 2013

How sweetly tied together all our lives are. How hard it is when someone we love slips the bonds we've shared. With Deepest Sympathy

Nancy & Jeff Stone

December 12, 2013

am at a loss for words. I know there is nothing for me to say that will make your loss easier. I hope you can understand what I can't put to words.
Love, Cousin Robin

Robin Wuertz

December 11, 2013

Nancy Stone

December 10, 2013

Nancy Stone

December 10, 2013

Dearest Dick and Susan (Siera) and family - The heavens are welcoming a wonderful person to the everlasting family. I will forever hear her hearty laugh and envision her falling over from happiness. She will be missed from my life for many reasons. We did so many fun things together. May you keep her memory alive with happy memories and conversation. Mother nature is preventing me from being with you. Fondly - Josephine (aka Juliet)

Josephine Catalano

December 9, 2013

Dear Susan & Dick and family, you have my sympathy and prayers. It is not so easy to lose a loved one...but as I always say you take one day at a time. Love cousin Barb Hoover

Barb Hoover

December 8, 2013

Dear Dick,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you and for Kathy.

Paul Dussault

December 8, 2013

Dear Susan and Dick,

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. I will cherish the memories of the times with Kathleen and I spent together.

Love,

Gary and Jane Gibler

Gary and Jane Gibler

December 8, 2013

Dear Susan and Dick and families, I know your hearts are breaking....we gather together to honor "our Kathleen"..always "our Kathleen"..such a bright light. May all of our warm thoughts and prayers carry you through this sad time. Love Cousin Jackie

Jackie Gerker

December 8, 2013

Rest in peace you beautiful angel. You will forever be in my thoughts and memories.

Kathy Vaida

December 8, 2013

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