Donna Lee Buch
January 06, 2017
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Donna Lee Buch, 83, passed away January 6, 2017 at Taylor House Hospice. Services will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope, 3060 SE Grimes Blvd. #900 in Grimes, IA on Friday, January 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Donna Lee was born December 6, 1933 in Oklahoma City, OK to Wynelle (Persons) and Lee Harlan. She moved to Clarinda, IA in the 6th grade. She attended Clarinda High School where she met her sweetheart, Don Buch. They were married on August 12, 1951 and raised their family in Clarinda, moving to Des Moines in 2006 to be closer to their children. Donna Lee was a devoted wife and mother and delighted in her family. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking, reading, and supporting Clarinda sports along with Iowa State. Donna Lee was also a talented home designer and designed all of the family homes.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Donald Buch of Grimes; son, Tom (Margaret Maloy) Buch of Denver, CO; daughters, Cindy (Andy) Kail of Booneville, IA and Judi (Jim) Coppock of Des Moines; 5 grandchildren, Jeremy (Teresa) Buch, Melissa (Jason) Etten, Brett (Jeff Sorensen) Kail, Sara Homrig, and Amber (Corey) Jamison; 4 step-grandchildren, Tim (Janet) Coppock, Jeff Coppock, Kelsy Young and Darren Coppock; 7 great-grandchildren, Joanna and Stephen Buch, Tyler Etten, C.J. and Emily Buch, Alex and Brodie Jamison; and one step-great-grandson, Dylan Coppock.
In lieu of flowers (as Don is highly allergic), memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Church of Hope Building Fund or to the Taylor House Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mark and Paula Lee
01/16/2017
Don, Tom, Cindy and Judi,
My sympathy to all of you. Donna was always kind, caring and interested in others. First met Donna when in college back in the early 70's, through my friendship with Tom. Continued to cross paths periodically through the years, of course usually at an ISU sporting event! Special condolences to Don, such a close couple, sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers,
Mark and Paula Lee
Maynard and Sandy Buck
01/16/2017
Don and family, our prayers are with you in your loss. Donna was a pleasure to know and visit with.
Sarah Surratt
01/12/2017
I"m another first cousin that always thought Donna Lee had a sweet smile and glowing countenance. I can only imagine the reunion they've been having in Heaven. A big loss here. Hug them for me until I get there, Donna Lee! My love and sympathy to Don and family
Connie Harlan Ward
01/12/2017
Dear Don and Family,
Donna Lee and I were so very close in age and had wonderful times together as kids. Amazingly, for the past year, Donna Lee has been very much in my mind. And now, I am too late to be in touch with her on this earth.
I would so like to attend the service and give you my sympathy in person. Please accept it in this form and know that my caring love is with you all.
Elizabeth Jean Harlan Prasad
01/11/2017
As a younger first cousin, I watched Donna Lee grow into a beautiful woman with an engaging smile. I loved her eyes that seemed to always sparkle in conjunction with that smile. I remember her rolling her beautiful hair in socks to make it have its soft look. Her devotion to Don and her family was true and complete, never wavering. Recently, I heard a piece on NPR about how much Clarinda had to do with the mentoring of young baseball players and I felt joyful to know the new book being discussed gave honor to the devoted people of the area, like the Buch family, who did so much to support the sport. My heartfelt condolences to the family. She will be missed.
Helen Turner and Bill Griffith
01/11/2017
Words can not describe Donna's beauty. She was more than a good friend to us and so many people. There is a special place in heaven for her. Thank you for being our guardian angel on earth, and thank you Tom, Judi, Cindy and Don for sharing her with us. We love her more than words can express and we are so sorry for your loss. Bill and Helen
Kathy Graham Halderman
01/10/2017
Judi, Cindy, Tom and families.... I am so sorry for your loss. I really liked your mom and have such fond memories of her from our growing up years, Judi. I plan on attending the funeral Friday but want you all to know I'm praying that her reunion in heaven with so many of our parents and their friends, is a happy and joyful event. None-the-less, I know what a whole her passing has to be leaving in each of your hearts. Know I am praying for strength and peace for you all. Please lean on each other and take care of yourselves. Kathy
Dan and Judy Dolan
01/10/2017
We are so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Donna was the nicest lady. Don and Donna were the very first couple we met at Glenstone before we even decides to build there and were so very helpful. Donna will be missed by so very many. You are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Susan Hefner
01/10/2017
Donna Lee Buch family. My dear friends Don and Donna, the sweetest couple I've every met that gave me the feeling that true love does exist. Don and Donna came into Perkins nearly every week and always sat together and shared their favorite dinner a pot pie and a slice of pie. I'm so sorry for your loss of a wonderful lady my friend. I already miss you Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you rest in peace.
Denis Nelson
01/09/2017
Donna Lee Buch family, I am a friend of Tom and Margaret and am very sorry for your family's loss and send my thoughts and prayers tonight. Although I didn't know Donna personally, I have felt like I have known her from the wonderful words that Tom has had to say about both Donna and Don over the years. RIP Donna Buch...