Bernard Dale Buikema's Obituary
Bernard Dale Buikema, age 65, of Big Rapids passed away March 3, 2010 after a long hard battle with multiple arterial scoliosis resulting in five strokes.Surviving are wife Dorothy of 46 years, two sons, Brian (Kathy) of Hastings, Michigan,David (Michelle) of Wyoming, Michigan, four grandchildren, Logan, Savannah, Daniel,Tracy and two great grandchildren, Jorden and Cylee. One sister, Marianne Dangerfield of Kentwood, two brothers Robert of Grandville and Daniel of Hudsonville. Several good friends and clients. He was preceded in death by parents Bernard Sr. and Effie Buikema. One infant new born son on July 6, 1967. He was a life long resident of Grandville, Michigan until he moved to Big Rapids onMay 3, 1993. He owned and operated his own business, Bernies Accounting and Tax Service.Upon the request of his family, cremation has taken place, and private burial services will be held in the Grandville Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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