Bill Buchanan
Bill Buchanan
September 8, 1932 ~ October 1, 2012
Bill Buchanan, 80, of San Diego, Calif., passed away Monday, October 1, 2012, surrounded by family. Bill was born on September 8, 1932, to the late Wilford and Gertrude Buchanan. A graduate of Vevay High School, he worked for Cummins, Inc. for 38 years. He was an avid golfer and had a true passion for the game. Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Norma Buchanan of San Diego; children, Melinda Guthrie, Diana Buchanan, Mark Buchanan, Robert Buchanan, Penny (David) Brueggemann, Michael (Wendy) Wheeler and Kelly (Mike) Rocchio; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Sharon Dorries and Roger Buchanan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Diego Hospice Foundation at 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 9210, or online at www.sdhospice.org. Local arrangements were entrusted to Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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September 8, 1932 ~ October 1, 2012
Bill Buchanan, 80, of San Diego, Calif., passed away Monday, October 1, 2012, surrounded by family.
Bill was born on September 8, 1932, to the late Wilford and Gertrude Buchanan. A graduate of Vevay High School, he worked for Cummins, Inc. for 38 years. He was an avid golfer and had a true passion for the game.
Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Norma Buchanan of San Diego; children, Melinda Guthrie, Diana Buchanan, Mark Buchanan, Robert Buchanan, Penny (David) Brueggemann, Michael (Wendy) Wheeler and Kelly (Mike) Rocchio; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Sharon Dorries and Roger Buchanan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Diego Hospice Foundation at 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 9210, or online at www.sdhospice.org.
Local arrangements were entrusted to Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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Norma, So Sorry to hear about your husband. In”His”love. Diane
A great person to have had as a boss & a friend. A long travel in life is required to find another person with Bucs qualities. Thank you Bill for being our mate & mentor.
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Norma, Just read about Bill,was shocked. We are thinking of you and the kids and keeping you all in our prayers. Donna and Ralph
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers.
We’re so glad we got to spend some time with Bill last summer on the cruise. He cracked us up and was really fun! Our love and hugs to Norma and the whole family. Robert and Laura
How sad his death — how happy that you were all together for his birthday! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Hi Mom Norma – I was so sad to learn of Bill’s passing…It did make me remember some wonderful days spent at your house in Fairfield during the late 70’s. You were then, and still are now, my second family. Sending hugs from the East Coast. XO Lisa
Norma, We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a great friend and co-worker during our years at Cummins, Inc. He was the best Boss that I ever had! A lot of great memories.
So very sorry to learn of your loss. Keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma & Family, We are so sorry to hear that Billy Bob has passed. What wonderful and fun memories have we all shared over the last 35 years. He was a great man. My prayers are with you and your family. Love forever, Sandy & Jeff
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