VAN BUSKIRK, Garry William - b. October 14, 1934 - d. December 24, 2021

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Garry VanBuskirk's life began on October 14, 1934 in Howard, Kansas, the son of Jack and Dorothy (Applegate) VanBuskirk.  He passed away on December 24, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. 

Garry grew up in Howard, graduating from Howard High School with the Class of 1952.  He was united in marriage to Phyllis Clubine on June 30, 1956.  Together, they managed the Champlain Service Station in Liberal, Kansas for over 20 years.  Garry also worked for the State of Kansas as a chemist.  For over 55 years, Garry and Phyllis owned and operated the Dairy Queens in both Liberal and El Dorado, Kansas.  Garry enjoyed camping and hunting in his spare time.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling.  He enjoyed "Jeeping" or going off-road driving with his Jeep. 

His great joy was his family, which includes his children, Dorthy Stafford of McPherson, Kansas and David (Karen) VanBuskirk of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Mikayla VanBuskirk, Andrew (Jessica) Stafford, and Allycen (Ryan) Burton; one great-grandson; his brother-in-law, Nolan Kay Mitchell of Howard, Kansas, and his sister-in-law, Paula VanBuskirk-Braddy of Mulvane, Kansas.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; sisters, Virginia, Deloris, and Katherine; and one brother, Jackie.

Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Carlson Colonial Chapel in El Dorado, Kansas.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Garry will be laid to rest at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas.  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Christian Motorcycle Association, P.O. Box 9, Hatfield, Arkansas 71945.  To leave a memory online, sign his online guestbook at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson Colonial Funeral Home, 200 S. Star, El Dorado, Kansas 67042.

(taken from the Carlson Colonial Funeral Home website)