Stephen Scott Buck

Remembering you today. When our little Wards group gets together, we still share memories of you. You were an amazing human being and funny, caring and true friend. We miss you.

It was 1998. First day in class, Mr. Buck told everyone to forget about the textbook. He taught what he knew, what he had learned through his travels. 26 years later I remember every word. There has never been a better teacher than Mr. Stephen Buck. I was truly saddened when looking him up to discover he had passed. A truly fine human being, and those of us lucky to have learned from him are certainly better human beings for it. Thank you for everything Mr. Buck.

Mr Buck was my history teacher seventh grade Eliot 2009-2010. I´m not sure what made me think of him, I guess I was reminiscing on the past and his class was memorable enough to remember. If you knew Mr Buck, you were drawing ducks! If you know you know. God bless, mr buck would have been 70 this year. Happy belated 70th.

I still think of you often, Steve. You will be missed for a very long time by many, many people.

My heartfelt thoughts to my dear cousins on the loss of such a special person. It has been much too long since I have seen any of you, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Thompson Carmichael (Boulder, CO)

I was shocked and saddened when I read last Saturday of Steve’s death. It seemed like I had just said hello in Von’s although it could have been a few months ago. I met him first as my son’s history teacher and later when working at Eliot as a substitute teacher. Steve had a special talent for making history come alive and encouraging students to learn. I saw that in my son and in Steve’s classroom. It takes a special teacher to deal well with middle school students’ energy and he was...

To the entire Buck family - I cannot fathom the immense hole in your hearts that Steve has left. When our little Wards group would assemble, it was Steve that kept us entertained and laughing. He always had a comeback for whatever you would say to him and he was a fountain of knowlege about anything and everything. I actually had no idea of how many places he had been as he was never one to boast about his life and adventures. He made such an impact on so many of his students, family and...

Buck was my best friend in high school. I last saw Steve (always called him "Buck" and never Steve) in 1999 at the 50th anniversary of the founding of Rosemead High School. We spent a wonderful day reminiscing about the old days. We vowed to keep in touch, but sadly did not. I only heard of his passing this morning, and though a large hole is in my heart, reading about his full life, and the testimonials of his students gives me great joy. I sure wish I'd kept in touch, Buck. You are greatly...

I appreciated so much the wonderful service yesterday.
It truly honored Mr. Buck and his love of life, others and Jesus Christ.
Thank you.
Judy Kattenhorn, mother of one of his students, Deborah Kattenhorn Bates -mid-'90s.