Doris Marie Vanbuskirk

Doris Marie Vanbuskirk (Melinowski) - age 75, of Weidman, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 6, 2023, at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. She was born January 22, 1948, in Weidman, MI.
Family was everything to Doris. She lived on the property of her childhood home where she was born in Weidman. Doris had a zest for life and radiated joy onto others. Doris greeted everyone with her beautiful smile and laughter followed her everywhere she went. Doris took pride in caring for the love of her life, Larry. Last year, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They loved spending the winter months in Florida, which Doris referred to as her happy place. She traveled there in the fall each year to be reunited with many of her lifelong friends. In the summer months, the couple would escape to their remote property in the Upper Peninsula and enjoy fishing trips in Canada with their loved ones. Together they owned and operated Van's Party & Grocery Store in Gilmore Township for nearly 20 years. Doris loved cooking, canning, music, crafting, art, and thrifting. She was always game for an adventure and never declined going on a spontaneous trip with her daughter Sheila.
She is remembered and loved by her husband, Larry VanBuskirk; daughter Sheila Buccilli of Clare; son, James Reynolds of Mt. Pleasant; siblings, Kathy Munn of Clare; Marty Melinowski; Christine Hunt; stepson, Larry and (Julie) VanBuskirk Jr. of Coldwater; stepdaughter, Catherine (Norm Thompson) VanBuskirk of Bronson; several grandchildren, Chris and Jessica Buccilli of Perry; Andrew and Julie Buccilli of Atlanta, GA; David and Ray Mao-Buccilli of California; Daniel Buccilli and David Custer of Fenton; Amie and Ed Hawley of Freeland; Michael Buccilli of Mt. Pleasant; Isaac and Yisel Andy (great grandchild Ariel) of Washington; Benjamin Andy of Washington; Elizabeth VanBuskirk of Mount Pleasant; William and Brandy Ryder of St. John's; Angela and Jeremy Provatas of Remus; Caroline and Eric Allen of Edmore; and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Margaret Melinowski; in-laws, Percy and Elsie VanBuskirk; siblings, Ralph Melinowski; Theodore Melinowskin; sons, Keith J. Reynolds; Kevin Reynolds; daughter, Jennifer M. VanBuskirk and her newborn Ethan Z. Andy; stepdaughter, Angela K. VanBuskirk Ryder; and son-in-law, Michael J. Buccilli.
Visitation with the family will be on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also on Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Campbell Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Farwell, MI. A funeral service will begin at 11:00am, Saturday, with Pastor Kevin Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Gilmore Township Cemetery. Please share your memories and condolences with the family online at www.Campbell-FH.com. Memorial contributions in Doris's name may be considered to the Gilmore Church of Christ or a charity of your choice.