Franklin Delano Buster, 80, of Raymore, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 25, 1937, in Mary’s Home, Missouri, the son of Glen and Nettie Maye (Nott) Buster. He departed this life, Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Frank was a 1955 Eldon High School graduate. He was a United States Air Force veteran.
In May 1959, he was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Burris in Lake Ozark, Missouri. She preceded him in death September 6, 2011.
Frank was also preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Jacob Stephenson; two brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by one son, Michael and Candie Buster of Raytown, Missouri; three daughters, Sherry and Bob Courtney of Pleasant Hill, Debbie and John Ivanuska of Raymore, and Michelle and James Stephenson of Belton, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Byron Buster, Alyson Buster, Lucas Kinder, Kaci Kinder, Faith Stephenson, Katie Stephenson, Mike Ivanuska, Brian Ivanuska, Corie Ivanuska, and Alex Ivanuska; one sister, Carol and Lloyd Hickey of Eldon; and other relatives and friends.
Frank was employed as pipefitter for the Gas Service Company retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local #781. He was a former member of the Big Creek Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill, and a current member of the South Haven Baptist Church, Raymore. He enjoyed coaching and watching sports, reading, studying the bible and spending time with family, especially with his grandchildren.
Cremation has been accorded.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. Richard Young will officiate. Graveside military services and inurnment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with full military honors by the United States Air Force and the V.F.W. Post #3118 Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Village Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-555