Marvin Buss
WOODWARD, Okla. - Marvin Buss, 83, a Woodward resident and
former Newton resident, died Friday (March 12, 2010) at Deaconess Hospital in
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Marvin Lemuel Buss was born on April 16, 1926, in Hugoton to
Dick and Vera (Snider) Buss. Marvin was reared in Hugoton and Buffalo and
attended school in Buffalo.
Marvin was inducted into the U.S. Army on Oct. 30, 1944. He
served his country during World War II as an expert rifleman overseas on Guam
and Saipan. He was honorably discharged on July 30, 1946.
Marvin was united in marriage to Lila Bell Knox on Jan. 6,
1948, at Buffalo Baptist Church in Buffalo, Okla. They made their first home in
Buffalo, and to this union they were blessed with four children: Kathy June,
Debbie Dianne, Marvin Eugene and Tina Marie. The family lived in numerous
places all over Kansas, where Marvin built bridges and mobile homes. The family
moved back to Oklahoma in 1988 and have lived here since that time.
He was a member of New Horizon United Methodist Church.
Marvin enjoyed dancing, reminiscing with his friends, working on lawn mowers,
playing cards and spending time with his grandkids and his special little
buddy, Cole Parker. He always loved a good joke.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lila Buss of the
home; three daughters, Kathy Mason and husband Greg of Halstead, Debbie Smith
and husband Dave of Hutchinson, and Tina Whitworth and husband Carl of
Woodward; children adopted by heart, Cindy and Jimmy Hanke of Newton; a
brother, Bob Buss and wife Ramona of Woodward; brother-in-law, Billy Knox and
wife Delores of Oregon; two sisters, Ruby Jordan and husband Royce of Buffalo
and Jackie Turner of Kansas City, Mo.; sister-in-law, Bonnie Wares and husband
Wayne of Freedom; 11 grandchildren, Larry Oviatt, Darcy Oviatt and wife Becky,
Shandi Turner and husband Mike, Angela Flory and husband J.D., Amy Whitmer and husband
Jamie, Tonya Bradshaw, Nathan Porter, Austin Whitworth, Karlie Whitworth,
Jeremy Buss and Robby Buss and wife Ginger; 15 great-grandchildren; a very
special buddy, Cole Parker; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Marvin E.
Buss in 1995; three sisters, Vonnie "Tootsie" Buss, Vada Ruth Pinson
and Audrey Quigley; and two brothers, Donald Buss and Dickie Buss.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at New Horizon
United Methodist Church in Woodward. Arrangements are under the direction of
Billings Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Horizon United
Methodist Church in care of Billings Funeral Home, 1621 Downs Ave., Woodward,
OK 73801.
Remembrances may be shared online at www.billingsfuneralhomewoodward.com.
