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Dwayne Buxton Obituary
April 14, 1939 - September 24, 2023
Nampa, Idaho - Dr. Dwayne R. Buxton, passed away on September 24, 2023 at his home in Nampa, Idaho. He was born April 14, 1939 in Tremonton, Utah to Joseph and Alta (Newton) Buxton. He had a long and successful career as a leading agriculture scientist. He was recruited to join USDA/ARS as a Deputy Administrator for the agency in Washington DC. He was recognized worldwide for his innovative research and directorship with USDA/ARS. Dwayne earned his BS and MS degrees from Utah State University, and his Phd at Iowa State University. He went on to be a professor at University of Arizona, Oregon State and Iowa State. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including that of Bishop.
On June 5, 1964 Dwayne was married to Mary Barbara Cowan (of Payson, UT) in the Logan, Utah Temple, from that union they were blessed with 7 children, 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held for Dwayne on Friday September 29, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Located at 1500 Smith Ave, Nampa Idaho, with visitation time just prior from 10 to 10:45am. A Graveside Service will follow the next day at the Payson City Cemetery in Payson, UT at 10am.
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James Bidlack
September 28, 2023
Dwayne Buxton was my PhD Advisor at Iowa State and one of the brightest, creative, and hard-working Professors I have ever known. I stayed with his family on more than one occasion and the Buxtons are simply the best. Compassionate, entertaining, full of energy and highly intelligent. Thanks to the Famous Dr. Dwayne R. Buxton and his family, I finished my doctorate, became a professor right away, and have been a Professor of Biology for over 30 years. Thank you, Dr. Buxton!
Kathy Easton (old Bellagio neighbor.)
September 27, 2023
Barbara and family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dwayne. I enjoyed chatting with him on a few of his daily walks in Bridgetower. Keep his memories close to your heart. My prayers are with him you all during this difficult time.
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