DELBERT FRANK "DEL" BUNCH

DELBERT BUNCH Obituary

Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home

Delbert (Del) Frank Bunch of Neptune Beach, Florida, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the age of 69. Del devoted much of his professional career working for the Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Later, he became a consultant for the Department of Energy and for the United States Army. Del was a kind, compassionate, and devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He enjoyed his Florida lifestyle. Del delighted in spending time with friends and family, playing board games, swimming at the beach, and riding his bicycle.

Del is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bonnie Kline Bunch; children, Dean, Crystal and her husband, David Osswald; Flissy and her husband, Stephen Saucier; and Andrew; and his grandchildren, Beverly, Diane, Caroline, and Dean Jr.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13, in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Casa Marina Hotel, 691 North First Street, Jacksonville Beach, Florida (904-270-0025), directly after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to Compassion International Guatemala Ministries, Colorado Springs, CO 80997.

Please visit our online tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL.

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Published by Tri-City Herald from Mar. 12 to Mar. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for DELBERT BUNCH

12 Entries

April 5, 2011

Dear Bonnie and Family. . . this is a most terrible loss for you and all the rest of his family. We will keep you in our prayers. He was known to us by the nickname -- Buck. And as he was the older brother, he was always looked up to from those of us in the Tri-Cities. Our kindest regards, Clint & Ginger Griffin.

Earl Martin

March 29, 2011

Hi,

So sorry to hear of Del's passing. My last contact with Del was many years ago when I somehow ended up with his e-mail address and we exchanged greetings.

Del introduced me to bowling when we were about 13 years old and it became my life's passion and vocation, something I will always thank him for.

May he rest in peace.

Jane Hatfield

March 18, 2011

Dear Bonnie & family...
Please know I have been praying for your family and will continue to do so. Hold tight to your many wonderful memories of your husband, father & grandfather, and hold tight to our Lord Jesus (casting all your cares on Him). He will bring you more comfort than you can imagine.

March 17, 2011

Dear Bonnie, Flissy, and Andrew,
I was so sorry to hear about Del's passing, but know he is in a better place. Wish I lived closer to you. He was a wonderful guy that will be sorely missed.
Peace and blessings to you,
Belinda Sheroda
Middletown, MD

March 15, 2011

Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Lawrence (Frederick, MD)

Barbara van der Schalie

March 14, 2011

Dear Bonnie, Flissy and Andrew,
We are so sorry to hear about Del. Our families shared so many great times together. You are in our prayers.

The van der Schalies

Jim Broughton

March 13, 2011

I’m so sorry to hear of Del’s death... it is very sad. Del was a wonderful and loyal friend and mentor. I very much enjoyed working with Del in DOE and later in MSI, and of course enjoy his company and conversation throughout. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Del will be missed!

Mike Sevick

March 13, 2011

Bonnie and Family,

Del was like a father to me. He was always selflessly willing advise me through both serious and trivial issues. His intellect and general wisdom was superior, but his demeanor was neither arrogant nor condescending. i will miss him, and keep him in my thoughts for the remainder of my life.

March 12, 2011

Dear Bonnie,

I am very sorry to hear this terrible news about Del. As you know he was a dear friend and a trusted business associate to me for many years. I wish you and your family peace in your wonderful memories of Del. I will miss him terribly.

Best wishes,

Jerry Swiggett

March 12, 2011

My dear Bonnie and Family,,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, Barbara Brakebill

Mary Ann Novak

March 12, 2011

Del was a mentor to me and many others at the Department of Energy, and I believe at the AEC and NRC before DOE. He guided me in my approach to the nuclear industry, in my approach to the power and limitations inherent in governments, and in my understanding of friendship and loyalty. He was always serious and funny at the same time, a marvelous teacher and an even better friend. He spoke so often and so lovingly of his family. The world seems ever dimmer without his presence. He will be remembered forever by me and greatly missed. I will keep him and his family in my prayers. Sincerely, Mary Ann Novak

March 12, 2011

Love you and praying for comfort for your family.

Sonya and family

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