Gerard "Jerry" Buikema

Dear Aunt Bea, Marcia/Cornie, Kathy/Dusty, Ed/Deb,

We're so sorry with you in the loss in this life of Uncle Gerard. We know that he lived his life in God's will and that he is with him now but that does not lessen the pain and empty spot in his passing. I remember from very early in my life the Sunday afternoon visits to East Paris as being highlights and favorite times and Uncle Gerard's hearty laugh and jovial nature being a large part of that.

Know that you have...

Ed and Deb: We are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear family,
Jerry and his lovely wife were neighbors of ours on Ivanrest. They were kind and thoughtful, and generous with the rubarb. Jerry loved the turkeys that still come every day, and the squirrels I think are still looking for the hand-outs that he would give them after craking nuts for hours in the garage. He told us enjoyable and funny stories about his youth, and his family. He seemed very proud of the longivity of his marriage, which was something to be proud of. My...

Dear Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers in
the passing of your husband, father
grandpa and great grandpa. We grew
up together with your family next door and were so sorry we couldn't make it to the funeral home.
What would we do if we didn't have and
know that your loved one is resting in
his eternal home.

sincerely
Fred and Carol (Flietstra)Elders

Dearest Grandpa,

A piece of you continues to live in each one of us. Thank you for your living legacy. You will be greatly missed Peter Van Booten Bubble!

Dear Family,
John 14: 1-3 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

What comfort knowing your husband, father, grandfather, and friend is in that special place in heaven prepared just for him!

We remember so fondly our camping trip in...

As an added tidbit, I notice Jerry a you Bea named a daughter DeAnna which is also my legal name. I went by Deanna at R.C.Allen's but later changed it to Dianna. I must have made a good impression on my great boss, maybe not, but I like to think I did. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

I worked for Jerry at R.C.Allen's and he literally changed my life. I was a high school dropout and he trained me to become a life long worker in the accounting field and I never forgot the care he took in doing this. He was by far the best boss in the world and I will never forget what he done for me. My sympathy to you, the family, as we all lost a great man but he will always be in our hearts. God Bless you.

Dear Ed (Captain Buikema):

May you take comfort in knowing your father has finally heard those words, "Well done, good and faithful servant." You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.