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Bud Beckner Obituary

Bud E. Beckner Lansing Age 57; born March 25, 1953; died June 9, 2010. Bud was preceded in death by his brother Gary Parr. He is survived by wife Deborah; son Gregory of Lansing; daughter Nellie of Palatine, IL; brothers Allen (Alice) Beckner, Tim (Leanna) Beckner, Wayne (Tammy) Beckner; and sister Tonnie Beckner. Bud worked for Beckner Floors - "the Sandman" - since 1985. He enjoyed NASCAR, Michigan State sports, and supported many Detroit sports teams. He will always be loved and kept in our hearts forever. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com "Work hard, help others, and enjoy life; for the memories you have in heaven tomorrow are made on Earth today." -Bud E. Beckner.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 13, 2010.

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July 5, 2010

You have helped to make me the strong person I am today, and I thank you every day. I could not have had a better dad, and I hope that you always knew how much you meant to me. Greg, Mom and I will always cherish the memories we had as a family. Love, Nellie

July 2, 2010

uncle bud you will be missed this is from all of us robbie bob vikisu and jc

July 2, 2010

Bud, you will always be the love of my life. will be together someday MY LOVE your Wife Debbie

June 20, 2010

Nellie: We are so sorry for your loss - we have very fond memories of Bud and all the events we attended when you and Anna were in school together. Our condolences to you, your mother and brother during this very sad time.

Jim and Kathie Amirante

Carol Britton

June 18, 2010

Debbie, Nellie & Greg,

My sympathies for your loss. Bud will be remembered by many for his great sense of humor and love of his family.

May your memories bring you some comfort in your grief.

Carol Britton

Marie Foster (McCarthy)

June 18, 2010

Nellie, Greg and Debbie,

The first time I met Bud was at Greg's middle school baseball game at that old diamond next to Harry Hill (you wore navy blue t-shirts). He always made sure to say hi and had a huge smile on his face.

I'm sad for the pain I know his absence will cause but happy to know you have so many great memories. He loved all of you so much.

Love you guys,

Marie

Jackie Surdenik (Niblock)

June 17, 2010

Nellie and I went to Everett High School together and I have many great memories of Bud coming to watch us play softball. He and my dad talked often of the Tigers and MSU. He will be remembered as he was, a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Beckner family!

Robert Rupinski

June 17, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Heather Calera

June 15, 2010

Bud's daughter, Nellie & I were close friend's when we attended Wexford Elementary School in Lansing. I remember Bud used to let us cash in all the pop cans & use the money to eat at Donald's!! My condolences Nellie.

June 15, 2010

Dear Beckner Family:
Please know you and your complete family are in my prayers and thoughts with the loss of a husband, father, brother and uncle. I know he will be missed but not forgotten.

Jean Purvis

Lonetta Carter

June 15, 2010

Condolences for your lost..............love alway Lonetta "Te" Carter

June 14, 2010

bud my family and i will miss you.you were a heck of a dad and husband to my sister. almost forgot go blue. gerald de roover and sons

Shellie Fuentes

June 14, 2010

I am very sorry to hear about Bud. He has been a long time patient of ours at TLC Eyecare. He was a very dear man and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Lyn Sheets

June 14, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about Bud. We had our days long ago. As we did with Gary. We grew up together and have lots of memories. May your memories comfort you in this time of grief.
God Bless.

Steve Boehm

June 13, 2010

"the Sandman" did my floors last year around this time. I was impressed by your work and positive attitude. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jill Nausid

June 13, 2010

Nellie and Family-
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will always be with you in the memories that you have.

Lisa Haner

June 13, 2010

I have so many memories of Bud. One of my favorites that stands out is when Nellie and I were upstairs playing and Bud was yelling "Nellie, Nellie...get down here right now..." We came downstairs and he said.."go find the remote and turn the channel on the TV for me" =D I love you Bud. One of my favorite men. You will be greatly missed. I love you all, Beckners.

June 13, 2010

Nellie,

We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. We are so happy that we did get a chance to meet him at Christmas. Daniel and I are keeping you in our thoughts. Please give your Mom, Greg and the rest of your family our condolences.

Daniel & Misty Anderson

Valerie Gonzales-Rumsey

June 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

kim ashton and family

June 13, 2010

our thoughts and prayers are with your famlies at this time of need...

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