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Dennis VanDruff Obituary

Dennis "Buck" VanDruff, of Vancouver, WA, departed this earth on July 1, 2013 to enter his Heavenly home. He was born on Jan. 3, 1943, to Vernon and Mildred VanDruff in Colorado Springs, CO. He graduated from Palmer High School in 1962. Buck had a passion for family, hunting, fishing, and for holding babies. He is survived by his three sons: John, James and Daniel; grandchildren: Jessica, Madison and Scott; his brother, John and his sister, Phyllis Lewis. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on July 12, 2013 in Vancouver, WA, at the First Church of God. Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 7, 2013.

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July 11, 2013

Our sincere sympathies, second cousins Jeannette and Sallie linden

July 11, 2013

I am a first cousin of Bucky from Kearney, Nebraska. His mother was my dad's sister. We used to visit them in Colorado Springs a lot as kids and always had a great time. He had such a fun way about him, a great sense of humor. My brother Larry Jones, visited with him a few years ago when he came through Holdrege, Ne. I visited with him on the phone and it was so good to touch base with him. What a neat guy. I know he will be greatly missed. Wish we could be out there to visit with other family members. We wish you our deepest sympathy.
Corliss Jones Stewart,
6180 Eagle Road
Kearney, Ne 68845

Rucille, Debi & Craig Stone

July 8, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about Bucky. His family has known my family since the 1940's so we have known Bucky our whole lives. He was a wonderful, caring man and he will be truly missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Judy Dankert-Parsons

July 8, 2013

VanDruff family: I am so sorry for your loss. "Bucky" attended elementary, junior high, and high school with me and students living on the westside of Colorado Springs. He will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy.

July 7, 2013

Dear VanDruff family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We have fond memories of Dennis over the years as he sold us one of the best vacuum cleaners(Electrolux) and then when he worked in Motor City we bought a car from him!
Hugs and Prayers to all of you
Nancy and Arnie Finstrom

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