Francis Buhler

July 18, 1929 - July 20, 2008

Francis James, son of Velma Cora (Hopkins) and Oscar James Buhler was born on July 18, 1929 in Hardtner, Kansas. He passed away at the Alva Beadles Nursing Home on the 20th of July at the age of 79 years and 2 days. He attended the Hardtner School System and graduated from the High School with the Class of 1947. Francis was married to Doris Dean Croy in Alva on November 5, 1948 by the Reverend Roy Truesdale. To their marriage three children, Larry, Robin and Dana were born. Following their marriage they lived in Hardtner, then moved to Jenks and he worked for North American Airlines and for several service stations. Mr. Buhler was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Ogden his parents and a brother, Edward. Francis is survived by his two daughters, Robin Holland of Jenks and Dana and her husband, Mark VanNorden and son and his wife, Larry and Ginger all of Tulsa. Four Grandchildren and their spouses, Heather and Robert Forrest, Christopher and Constance Buhler, Kelly and Joey Dunn, Emily and Patrick Sheldon. Five Great grandchildren, Kesey Johnson-Forrest, Chloe Buhler, Melissa Forrest, Katie and Josie Dunn, a great great granddaughter, Ariana Adams and a sister-in-law, Ruth Buhler of Alva and two nephews, Jim and Clay. PDF Printable Version