Scott William Buising
June 09, 2014
Scott William Buising, 49, passed away on June 9, 2014. Visitation will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Born on April 23, 1965 in West Des Moines to Bill and Marcia Buising, Scott attended Valley High School and Simpson College, later graduating from Upper Iowa University with a business degree. He married Sherri Zillman on August 5, 1989 and worked for ING and most recently, Sammons Annuity Group in the financial services industry.
Scott was a HUGE family man. He was a dedicated husband and father; his wife and children were the light of his life. His happiest times were with family. Together they enjoyed traveling, cruises, and working in the yard. They were all avid football fans (with their own team favorites) Scott’s being the Minnesota Vikings. Scott also enjoyed golfing and coaching (baseball, soccer, and basketball). He was past president of West Parks Foundation, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Simpson, a prior member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Grimes First Presbyterian, and a current member of Lutheran Church of Hope.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sherri; children, Ashley and Drew; his parents, Bill and Marcia Buising; sister, Sue Buising; brother, Jeff Buising; parents-in-law, Dean and Carolyn Zillman; sister-in-law, Kelly (Don) Newton; nieces, Chloe Buising and Abbey Newton; nephew, Seth Newton; and numerous other extended family members and close friends.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for donation to various charities. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
The family extends extreme gratitude to the staff at John Stoddard and Powell III, Sammons Annuity Group, Interstate Batteries, Lutheran Church of Hope, family and friends; for their constant love and support.
Cherie Collingwood Volz
06/10/2014
My prayers are with you and your family Sherri!!
Dbbie Sly
06/10/2014
So sorry for your loss,,,he as well as your family has impacted my life.
Craig and Julie Dueker
06/10/2014
We are sorry for your loss, Sherri, Ashley, and Drew, but also celebrate with you that Scott is home with Jesus. Know that your family is in our prayers. We pray you feel the comfort of God's love and His peace that passes understanding.
Cheryl Hayes & Val Gill
06/10/2014
Sherri we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the family. Big hugs on the way....
Julie & John Doy
06/10/2014
We are so sorry to hear of Scott's passing and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ric Johnson
06/10/2014
I'm so sorry that Scott's battle has come to an end. Please know that you are in my, Pam and David's thoughts.
Sheryl Bennett
06/10/2014
Its hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort Sherri, Ashley and Drew in knowing that you guys were his everything. Words cant mend the heartache, but from someone who cares and shares the loss, I hope you find peace and strength in the memories. Condolences to the entire Buising Family. You were all a special part of a well-lived life. He is not aloneand neither are you.
Lisa Chiodo
06/10/2014
Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy your way. Scott is in peace and with our God. May God bless you and your family and help you through this difficult time.
Deborah Wasson
06/10/2014
My Dear Sherri and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.