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Doris Buyze

1919 - 2020

BORN

1919

DIED

2020

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Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service

4291 Cascade Road SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Doris Buyze Obituary

Buyze, Doris 12/10/1919 - 12/5/2020 Grand Rapids Doris Buyze, age 100, went joyously with her Lord and Savior to her Heavenly home on Saturday December 5th, 2020, to reunite with her husband Glenn. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Barbara and siblings Bud, Alma, Elsie, Lucille, Dorothy, Eugene and Bill. Doris is survived by son Fred and his wife Sue and daughter Patricia they will always remember her for her wit and caring for family and friends. She had a very loving relationship with her four grandchildren Fred Jr., Steven, Samantha and Chris Hekman, and Chad and Fran Buyze. Her three great granddaughters Leah, Lauren and Lindsay were the joy of her life. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Doris was a member of a group of ladies calling themselves " The Twerps Club". Doris loved making treats and trying new recipes. She did love to tell stories about working at The Fulton Street Five and Dime. She knew her customers likes and dislikes and made many friends while working there. Donation in lieu of flowers can be made to, Covenant House, Salvation Army or Guiding Light. Private family services will be held at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2020.

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Heady

December 10, 2020

I am so sorry for all of you! What a wonderful life she lived. May all of your memories help you through the difficult days ahead. I love you all!

Louann Flaherty Wcisel

December 8, 2020

Thank you for all the joy you gave to the Collins School family, from goodies every week to several funny stories!
May God’s angels surround you Pat and your family during this difficult time.

Bev Buckner

December 8, 2020

Mrs. Buyze was one of a kind!! She was so kind and gentle. She was a wonderful cook and shared with so many. My deepest sympathies to you Pat and family.

Debbie Nation

December 8, 2020

So sorry for your loss Pat and Buyze family. I never met “Ma”, but I enjoy many recipes from her, and stories about her. She seemed a lovely lady and I’m sure will be much missed.

December 8, 2020

So sorry Pat to hear of your Mom’ passing. She had a wonderful life and I know how much you will miss her.

Kim Evans

December 8, 2020

Pat, I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved hearing all the fun stories you told about your mom. What an amazing life she lived! All of us at Collins enjoyed the delicious treats Ma Buyze would make for us every week. You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Anne Edsenga

December 8, 2020

Keeping the Buyze family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Marge Eiben

December 8, 2020

Loved hearing all the stories you would tell us about your mom Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marge Eiben

Carol Ullery

December 7, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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