9.13.2009

W. A. (Wanear Austin) Buckner


W. A. (Waneard Austin) Buckner

March 14, 1920 - Independence
June 15, 2003 - Terrebonne

US NAVY
WORLD WAR II

Married January 19, 1946 in Redmond
to Doris Clair Tripp

Waneard A. Buckner of Terrebonne died Sunday of natural causes. He was 83.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. June 23 at Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery.

Mr. Buckner was born March 14, 1920, in Independence to Howard and Augusta (Miller) Buckner. He grew up in Florence and Lone Pine and graduated from Crook County High School. He married Doris Tripp on Jan. 19, 1946, in Redmond.

Mr. Buckner served in the Navy for three years during World War II.

He retired in from a lifetime of ranching.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting and horseback riding. He also enjoyed his friends in the Terrebonne community.

His survivors include:

Son, Tom of Terrebonne

Daughter, Connie Frisbee of Redmond

four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

Autumn Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

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