Gary Eugene Buskirk passed away Nov. 17, 2016. He was born in Columbus Ohio Jan. 29, 1949 to Edith (O'Dell) and Guy Edward Buskirk .

He met the love of his life, Sheila Moore, in Mount Sterling, Ohio. They married May 12, 1969.  He was in the plastic manufacturing industry for over 40 years, most recently Fuller Industries and RD Tools (Lees summit, MO). Gary & Sheila (His Jo) were a true joining of lives. They were inseparable, some may say "joined at the hip" Truly, two halves of a whole.  A beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Gary's many talents included house remodeling projects with his wife in his spare time. Since he was a young man, he also enjoyed muscle cars.

His life will be forever cherished by his loving, devoted wife of 47 years and two children, Angela (Chad) Murphy of Sterling Ks, Lance (Allie) Buskirk of Olathe Ks. Papadad to his four "kiddos", Jessica Curtis of Springfield Mo, Abbigale Curtis of Great Bend Ks, Joshua Curtis of Sterling Ks, Cayden Buskirk of Olathe Ks. Sisters, Debbie Manbevers of Neodesha Ks, Darcy (Nick) Jacobs of Great Bend Ks. Mother in law, Lena Pack of Great Bend, Ks. Brothers in law, Lonnie (Patti) Pack, Mike Pack, Paul (Tia) Pack, Bart (Chris) Moore, Bret (Rinda) Moore. Sisters in law, Becky Armentrout, Marcia (Steve) Crawford, Donna Moore and Jennifer Pack. A host of loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved brother Guy Edward Buskirk, and his Brother in law Harold (Bud) Manbevers.

With coffee cup in hand, contagious smile and a small chuckle, He would always greet you with a, "Hey, Guy!"  We will miss that, deeply...until we are joined together again above he still lives in our hearts. Hey Guy, see ya later...

A Celebration of Gary's Life will take place at 635 S US Hwy 281 in Great Bend on November 20, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Cards may be sent to PO Box 1757. Great Bend, Ks 67530