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JAMES BUERKY Obituary

James Paul Buerky, Paul to family and friends, 46, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Turning Point Church, 9150 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO. The memorial service will follow from 6 to 7 p.m. Those wishing to send flowers can have them delivered to the church on Thursday, Aug. 23. Paul was born Oct. 5, 1965, in KCMO to James D. and Bobbie Mae (Kosfeld) Buerky. He grew up in Raytown, Mo., and graduated from Raytown South High School. Paul served in the U.S. Army and had a career in the computer support field, most recently for H&R Block. He enjoyed computer gaming and loved participating in gaming sessions with his friends. Paul was interested in the medieval period and even made his own armor and shields. He participated in Renaissance fair-type activities. Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Mae Buerky and a brother, Robert Dale Buerky. He is survived by his son, Donavan Buerky; his father and step-mother, James D. and Dorothy Buerky; sisters, Sherri Buerky, Teresa Koehler (David), and Bakeeta Hill (John); many nieces, nephews, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Everyone misses him greatly.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 19, 2012.

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Bill & Mary Mills

August 26, 2012

Jim, we were so sorry to hear about the families loss. We will continue to pray for your comfort thru this time and that you remember the good times...May GOD Bless you all!

August 24, 2012

Paul, you were called home so suddenly that I am reminded how short life actually is; you are going to be missed. Your BIL and friend, John

Dorothy Buerky

August 23, 2012

Paul seemed to be a relaxed person, one who could make and keep friends. It also seemed to me that he was content with his life and didn't envy what others may have that he didn't. We could all learn a lesson from him. You are missed, Paul.

Caitlin Edler

August 21, 2012

You will be missed Paul. You always knew how to make me laugh as a child.

Nik B.

August 20, 2012

My uncle Paul, was like the older brother I never had, my best friend, and almost a fatherly figure to me these last few years. He was kind enough to take me to do errands when no one else would, he put up with me even when I was difficult, in the last year he given more advice and help to me with my truck then anyone else I know, and even helped with fix my computers over the years. No one else can replace my uncle, he was one of the best people in my life, my life won't be the same without him around to guide me. I miss you Paul.

Twila

August 19, 2012

I can't express how much you will be missed. You were very loved by many.

Bob

August 19, 2012

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Buerky. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

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