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Carolyn Buley Obituary

Carolyn Faye

BULEY

Carolyn Faye Buley, 68, of Reno, NV passed away on July 13, 2009. Carolyn was born on July 12, 1941, in Shawnee, OK to Alvin and Millie Louise Easley.

Carolyn was very active with Trap Shooting Gun Clubs for over 45 years associated with Harold's Gun Club, California Indians, Spanish Springs, PITA State Shoots and ATA State Shoots and in 2000 she was inducted into the Nevada Trap Shooters Hall of Fame.

Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert (Bud) Buley of Reno; daughters, Renae Thorson (Don) of Reno and Cheryl Child of Reno; niece, Lisa Mitchell (Galen) of Reno; grandsons, Michael Carr of Reno, Christopher Rytting of Chico, CA, Daniel Thorson of Reno and Harold Child of Reno and one great- granddaughter, Michaela Carr of Reno. Carolyn is preceded by her father, Alvin Easley; mother, Millie Louise Benson; brother, Gary Easley and sister, Joann Turner.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 1 - 4 p.m at Sage Hill Gun Club, 7370 Desert Way, Reno, NV 89511. Please call 775-851- 1123 for directions. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Nevada Trap Shooters Hall of Fame, 7565 Vista View Dr, Reno, NV 89506 in Carolyn Buley's name. Arrangements are under the direction of Walton Funeral Home in Reno.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Jul. 17, 2009.

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Sandra/John Tunnell

July 11, 2022

Wow! 13 years have passed, doesn´t seem possible. Our memories and friendship still remains bright today. God bless you dear friend. Love you today and always.

Sandra/John Tunnell

July 11, 2019

Hard to believe youve been gone 10 years. Miss seeing you and our many camping trips. Love you like a sister. I know youre better off and are out of pain now. Still think of you often.

John & Sandi Tunnell

July 21, 2009

You always knew how much we cared for you. May you find your way to a pain free and happy place. We will remember the good times and miss you always.

Norm Dees

July 19, 2009

You will be missed

Krissi Marelich ( Hazen)

July 18, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

gerald costello

July 17, 2009

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

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