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| Buddy Raymond Grant February 15, 1949 February 15, 2009 |
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| Comments from friends and relatives May this tribute bring comforting words and pleasant memories during this difficult time. It has been an honor serving your family. Lanman Funeral Home Staff Name = Tina (Mustard)Mckinley E-mail = mikes_wife@att.net Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Name = Brooke Tucker-Albin E-mail = balbin@columbus.rr.com Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = I am very saddened to hear of Buddy Ray's passing. He was a special man who always made me feel good. Every single time that I saw him he would tell me "I believe you get prettier everytime I see you!" I can hear it clearly as I think about him today. My thoughts are prayers are with you. I feel very blessed to have know Buddy Ray. Love you, Brooke Name = Trooper Jimmy & Julie (Davison) Helm E-mail = juliehelm@yahoo.com Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = Dear Rene Pleas know that we are thinking of you during this time of sorrow. God be with you, Sincerely, Trooper Jimmy & Julie (Davison) Helm Name = RICK AND DEBBIE PERKS E-mail = debbieperks@yahoo.com Phone Number = 580-430-9008 Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. Name = Lesa Schoeling E-mail = lschoeling@yahoo.com Phone Number = 5804301793 Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = I am deeply sorry for your lose, Buddy was a special guy. He had the driest human of anyone I have ever known. He was very personable always a positive. I know he liked his beer, but who doesn't have vices. I will miss him at the 4th of July; he always stopped to help in his capacity at the meat wrapping. He is much loved by all. Lesa Schoeling; Aka "Hardtnerite." Name = Nici and Ray Perks E-mail = katherynperks@yahoo.com Phone Number = 405-320-4706 Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = We are so sorry for you big loss. He was a funny and good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Renee, Paula, and Darian. Name = Judy Wolgamott E-mail = judyw@amered.com Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = I've been a friend of Buddy's for a long time. We shared many good jokes when I was attending NWOSU in the 60s. I never saw Buddy without a smile! Prayers for your good memories! Judy Wolgamott Name = Sheila (Stennett) Webb & Stan Webb E-mail = ziggy13@pixius.net Phone Number = 316.744.0212 Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = Sam, I was shocked to read that Buddy had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember me or not, but we were friends in high school and I lived in Kiowa. You were a good friend and I knew Buddy running around with all of the gang. He was such much fun to be around and will be truly missed. May God give you and your family strength and some peace throughout your time of loss. Keep strong and may God Bless you. Sheila Name = Sherry Hendrix Stucky E-mail = sales@dzynsunlimited.com Phone Number = 817-448-8168 Memorial Name = Buddy Grant Comments = I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Buddy. My prayers to the family. Sherry Hendrix Stucky 104 Blacktail Ln. Ft. Worth, TX 76020 |
| HARDTNER-Buddy Raymond Grant, was born on February 15, 1949 in Hardtner, Kansas and departed this life on his 60th birthday, Sunday, February 15, 2009 near Hardtner, Kansas. Buddy attended school at Capron, Oklahoma through the 4th grade, moved to Hardtner in 1958 and graduated with the class of 1966. Following graduation, Buddy went to Northwestern State University for a year and farmed for Grant Roberson. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1968 and served aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. He was a member of the crash crew working on the flight deck in the Tonkin Gulf off the coast of South Vietnam. He was also stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Pensacola Naval Air Station. After his discharge, Buddy returned to Hardtner and went to work with his dad in the construction business. He married Liz Blahut of Sharon on June 14, 1979. He was the very proud father of two sons, Dustin Ray and Adam Wesley. Buddy’s interests included farming and raising his thoroughbred race horse, watching every episode of Matlock, listening to country music, reading Louis Lamour books and of course drinking an occasional Coor’s light. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Dixie Scott Grant. He leaves to mourn his passing; his companion of nearly 20 years, Rene Kasparek of Hardtner; sons, Dustin of Salina and Adam of Kiowa; granddaughter, Darrien Carruthers ; her mother, Paula of Alva; brothers, Sam of Topeka, Rocky of Enid and David of Hardtner; favorite sister, Nancy Sutton of Woodward; aunts, Hester Wolgamott of Hardtner, Mildred Blue of McKinney, Texas, aunt and uncle, Ann and Otch Eshleman of Hardtner, aunt, Betty Scott of El Reno, Oklahoma, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hardtner. Burial will follow in the Hardtner-Elwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Kiowa, Kansas. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com Visitation will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family present to receive friends from 6-8. Memorials may be made to the Hardtner VFW or the Hardtner Community Foundation through the funeral home. |
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