Jon David Buse September 23, 1950 – March 09, 2019 Share this obituary View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Jon David Buse, born in Everett WA on September 23, 1950 passed away March 9 at his home in Warm Beach. Jon was the son of Norman and Antoinette Buse of Everett and later, Warm Beach. He is survived by his wife Vonda of forty-five years and their three children – BreAnna Traver (Andrew) of Kennewick; Derek (Erika) and their two daughters, Layla and Lily of Bellingham; Caleb (Jennifer) and their newborn son Asher of Seattle.
Jon’s brothers and sisters include, Mike – deceased and wife (Penny); Kathleen Bright (Dennis); Donna Buse – deceased; Gary (GayeAnn); Debbie Buse; Lori Husby and fiancé (Bruce Hall). Jon attended Whittier Elementary, North Junior and graduated from Everett High School in 1968. Following high school he went on to the University of Washington, graduating in Business Administration.
He was in the UW Rowing (Class of 1972) and excelled in crew throughout his college years. Jon’s freshman boat won the National Championship in 1969. In 1972, he was the bowman in the Varsity Eight National Championship boat, which won silver at the Pan American Games in Cali, Columbia.
In 2009, the 1972 championship boat was inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame. A lifelong bond connected Jon with the young men with whom he rowed. Three of the men became Godparents to his children.
In 1976, Jon and his brother Gary started Forest Land Services. Forty-three years later, the company still offers logging services, timber cruising and yard products to the Snohomish County area. Jon loved the outdoors and he enjoyed his career.
He greatly valued the longtime friendships that were developed within the timber industry. Jon’s passion was his family and his faith in Jesus Christ. Though his family and close friends are heartbroken by Jon’s death, they are comforted in the knowledge that he was a man who lived a life marked by deep Christian faith, trusting in his Savior – in the God who promises the way our story ends.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes and death shall be no more”. His battle with Glioblastoma (brain tumor) is now over. He faced the diagnosis with determination and a great will and throughout his journey of treatment, Jon realized the wonderful support and encouragement he received from a loving family, in Christ, as shown in the video – Finding the Swing vimeo.com/219862019 A memorial is planned on March 30 at 11:30 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church – 2521 Lombard Avenue Everett WA.
Immanuel’s phone is 425 252-7038 and website is immanueleverett. 360unite.com A luncheon will follow in the basement reception hall of the church. Donations in honor of Jon may be given to the Salvation Army www.
salvationarmyusa.org and the local Stanwood Food Bank www. stanwoodcamanofoodbank.org Funeral arrangements were made by Gilbertson’s Funeral Home of Stanwood.
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