1936
Wilbert
2017
Wilbert Buck Sr
September 18, 1936 — May 7, 2017
Wilbert Buck Sr., 80, of Bloomfield, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Bloomfield. He was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Burnham to Jim and Elizabeth Buck. He was born to the Salt Clan and born for the Bitter Water Clan. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Wilbert went to a boarding school on the reservation. After finishing school, he served in the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged, he was married 47 years to Jenny Dobey Buck. They had 8 children, 6 boys and 2 girls.To support his family, Wilbert held jobs in construction as a heavy equipment operator for several years until his retirement. Wilbert loved to be with his grandkids and family. His grandkids were the light of his life. He was very proud of his oldest grandson, Robert Jim Buck, when her enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a simple and social man who enjoyed and lived life to the fullest. He was no stranger to anyone who met him. They enjoyed his company. He will be greatly missed, especially for his humor and the jokes that he had made.
Wilbert was preceded in death by his son; Larry Buck Sr, parents; Jim and Elizabeth Buck, brothers; Hobert, Herbert, and Harry Buck, and sisters; Grace, Mildred, Marie Benally, and Sadie Buck.
Wilbert is survived by his wife; Jenny Dobey Buck, sons; Elbert, Wilfred Jr, Philbert, Delbert, and Tobert Buck, daughters; Emma, and Emily Buck; brother; Lee Buck Sr, grandchildren; Robert, Elbert Jr, Alberta, LaKeisha, Jennifer, Larry Jr, Molly, and Jenni Ann Buck.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12 at the Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100 in Kirtland, with Pastor Phillip Nez officiating. Burial will follow at the family cemetery in Bloomfield. A reception will follow after the burial at the family home in Bloomfield.
Pallbearers are Elbert Buck Sr, Philbert Buck, Wilfred Buck Jr, Tom Buck, Delbert Buck, Elbert Buck Jr.Wilbert's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100, 505-598-9636. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.
Wilbert went to a boarding school on the reservation. After finishing school, he served in the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged, he was married 47 years to Jenny Dobey Buck. They had 8 children, 6 boys and 2 girls.To support his family, Wilbert held jobs in construction as a heavy equipment operator for several years until his retirement. Wilbert loved to be with his grandkids and family. His grandkids were the light of his life. He was very proud of his oldest grandson, Robert Jim Buck, when her enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a simple and social man who enjoyed and lived life to the fullest. He was no stranger to anyone who met him. They enjoyed his company. He will be greatly missed, especially for his humor and the jokes that he had made.
Wilbert was preceded in death by his son; Larry Buck Sr, parents; Jim and Elizabeth Buck, brothers; Hobert, Herbert, and Harry Buck, and sisters; Grace, Mildred, Marie Benally, and Sadie Buck.
Wilbert is survived by his wife; Jenny Dobey Buck, sons; Elbert, Wilfred Jr, Philbert, Delbert, and Tobert Buck, daughters; Emma, and Emily Buck; brother; Lee Buck Sr, grandchildren; Robert, Elbert Jr, Alberta, LaKeisha, Jennifer, Larry Jr, Molly, and Jenni Ann Buck.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12 at the Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100 in Kirtland, with Pastor Phillip Nez officiating. Burial will follow at the family cemetery in Bloomfield. A reception will follow after the burial at the family home in Bloomfield.
Pallbearers are Elbert Buck Sr, Philbert Buck, Wilfred Buck Jr, Tom Buck, Delbert Buck, Elbert Buck Jr.Wilbert's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100, 505-598-9636. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.
Service Details
Friday, May 12th, 2017 10:00am, Cope Memorial Chapel - Kirtland, NM
Interment Details
Inactive - Family Cemetery - Bloomfield, NM
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