Matthew-Bucksbaum-Obituary

Matthew Bucksbaum

Chicago, Formerly Of Des Moines, Iowa

About

DIED
November 24, 2013
LOCATION
Chicago, Formerly Of Des Moines, Iowa
CHARITY
The Charity of your Choice

Obituaries

Send Flowers

Matthew Bucksbaum, co-founder of General Growth Properties, died November 24, 2013, of respiratory failure. Before his retirement as CEO in 1999, and as Chairman in 2006, the publicly held company was one of the largest owners and developers of shopping centers in the world, numbering over 200...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Kay, Mathew was truly an unforgettable person. And as I know you won't possible forget him, neither will I, nor forget you and your gentle ways. Becky Maccardini

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Dear Kay,
I was so sorry to hear of your husband's
death. Anything I can say or do at this time will be of little comfort. You and your entire family have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Liz Stiffel

.

Dear Carolyn Bucksbaum,

I wish to express my sorrow at learning of your husband's passing, although it's been some time now. I'd met him when I designed for a company in Boulder, CO, where he was formerly an investor.

His integrity was admirable and rare a true example of 'The Greatest Generation'.

I'd made a design presentation to him in 2009, when he was reviewing the company's potential. He invested and, ultimately, in April of 2011 our work was featured in The Wall...

Dear Kay,

Please accept my sympathy for you and your family on the loss of your dear husband.

Most truly,
Bonita Mall

Dear Kay and family: I remember Matt's smile, his soft spoken, friendly manner, his lack of pretense in the face of his many abilities and achievements.
May many happy memories sustain you. Ruth Engman

Our sincerest condolences to Mr. Bucksbaum's family and friends. It's my great pride and pleasure to work for you. You will be missed but will never be forgotten.

Dear Carolyn, Jack and I are very sorry to hear of Matthew's death. Your joint joy in philanthropy will continue to tie your names together for years to come. After such a long and rich life together, Matthew's death must leave you wrenchingly alone. You have our deepest sympathy. Cynthia Rehm

Dear Kay,
I was very saddened to learn of Matthews death. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Liz Stiffel