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Gerald passed away at his home in Foresthill on Aug. 16, 2018. Gerald was born on March 19, 1940 in Alpine, Arkansas to Ira and Odie Buck. He graduated from Amity High School in Amity, Arkansas.
In May 1960 he moved to Foresthill California and immediately went to work for the Foresthill Lumber Mill where he spent the next 35 years employed as a diesel mechanic. He was the last employee to leave the mill when they closed the doors in 1995.
On May 12, 1961 he married Joyce Evans of Arkansas.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ronald and sister Irma. He is survived by his ex-wife Joyce Buck and his sons Carey Buck (Denise) and Ross Buck (Rhonda), his 5 grandchildren Thomas Buck (Amanda), Christina Buck (Zak), Joshua Buck, Alyssa Buck and Travis Bolitho as well as 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger sister Martha Richardson (Harmon) of Alpine Arkansas.
A private burial will be held. A celebration of life with desserts and coffee is planned for October 28, 2018 1 pm at Foresthill Memorial Hall, Foresthill, California.
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Sending love and prayers to his family. Gerald was a very special man and we always enjoyed our visits on the hill.
Mike and Melody Brady
September 21, 2018
As me and Pat sit and reflect of Gerald, nothing but smiles cross our face. You see we knew Gerald for over 35 years. Time spent working, and visiting at local functions on the hill. Gerald was always there with a warm hand shake and a smile, and if you were lucky a good witted jab. He always had time to talk to you and was never better than the next guy. Carey and Ross should be proud to have a father that raised them and showed them how to make the right choice to be successful in life. Joyce may god bless your soul and give you strength to get through these hard times. Words cannot ease the pain that you and the boys are feeling, but some day we will all be together again. Gerald was a treasure that God needed now, we don't know why but each and every day as you look around, you will notice that he is right there with you. God Bless you!
With all our Love,
Pete and Pat Moore
Newcastle Ca
Pete and Pat Moore
September 14, 2018
I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one please no God cares for you in your trialsome times. (1Peter 5:6,7) Please turn to him for guidance and peace of mind. My condolences
Terry W
September 13, 2018
Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
September 11, 2018
With heart felt sympathy to the family, may your faith and trust in God sustain you as you go through this difficult time.
September 11, 2018
With my sincere sympathy to your family, may your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn".
September 10, 2018
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
September 10, 2018
so long gerald, miss seeing you trimming bushes, russ young
September 7, 2018
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