Clarence GEIGER

Buck/Uncle Buck, was born in a small speck of a town in Montana called Saco. At the age of two, his family moved to a farm in Marshall WA, and eventually settled in Spokane. Small-town genuineness and amiability were the cornerstones of Buck's personality, making him so endearing to friends and family. A decisively clever and quick wit made Buck such a pleasure to have at gatherings. Everybody laughed. After moving to Spokane, he met his lifelong friend, Buzzy, the two having countless adventures together and enough laughs to fill a battleship. Buck attended West Valley High School, graduating in 1950. He met his wife of 68 years, Jan, while in high school, eventually having two sons, Kyle and Kurt. Buck first saw Jan on the athletic field and instead of nervously going up to her and making an awkward first introduction, he decided to poke her in the butt with a javelin. Buck always believed in dispensing with the pleasantries and getting right to the point.

Indelible sincerity coupled with a gift of gabled to a highly successful career in school bus sales. He had a long list of devoted customers who not only trusted him but considered him a close friend. Buck had an abundance of athletic prowess, being a proficient bowler, golfer, and in

his youth, baseball player. His family enjoyed snowmobiling and spending time with him at the lake. One of the family's most cherished memories were the times spent together cutting firewood. The feeling of being out in nature, filling the truck with split logs, and cooking wienies over a campfire, was an activity our family looked forward to with the same eager anticipation of an impatient child on Christmas morning. During many summers, the family, along with close friends, would hop into their campers and trek across the country, visiting landmarks such Olympic Peninsula, Yellowstone, and Canada.

Buck was highly organized and fanatically clean. Everything had its place and it had better be neat and shiny for the duration of its stay. In a past life, he was probably a drill instructor. He was not at all opposed to helping Jan with housework, but in fact, enjoyed it. His yard was always one of the most beautiful on the street, a quality his surviving family hopes to continue. Along with Jan, Buck was a devoted Seahawks fan and they never missed a game. The long-awaited Hawks Super Bowl win was surely one of the more gratifying events in his life. Buck had two grandchildren, Cameron, and Jacob, who he was very proud of and greatly looked forward to their visits. He had a natural love of animals and spoiled his pets to the point they became problem children. Frequently it was in question as to who was the "master" and who the "mastee".

In final remembrance, we who knew and loved Buck, thank him for his gentleness and good humor. He will be the topic of discussion of many a nostalgic dialogue for years to come, continuing the warmth and happiness he evoked when he was with us. Buck is survived by his wife Jan, sons Kyle and Kurt, Daughter-in-law Amy, and grandsons Cameron and Jacob. We all miss you but will be sustained by fond memories and the integral part of our spirits you became. You now join friends and family who have passed, in the land of eternal peace and unqualified tidiness. Au revoir Buck and God bless you.

Per Buck's request, there will no service. We request that you remember Buck in the comfort of your own home.