Chris Allen Van Buskirk

1957-2014

November 23rd, 2014 we lost our beloved Chris.

Chris was a lifelong resident of Vashon Island, devoted family man and cherished friend. He was a kind natured, humorous, good hearted man who was always willing to go above and beyond to help friends and family in any way he could. He was a people person, who loved connecting with friends old and new.

Chris worked for Vashon Sand & Gravel driving cement mixer and dump trucks for over 35 years. Chris took great pride in his work and community. His strong work ethic and friendly spirit set him apart from the ordinary. He would often joke how there was probably not a driveway on this island he hadn’t delivered material down.

Chris enjoyed wrenching on classic cars and boats. A participant and enthusiast of the annual 4th

of July Hydro race, competing

several times from 1976 to as recently as 2012. He won in 1985, engraving the trophy “Victory at last” and again in 1989. He shared his passion of the hydro plane sport with his son, Mitchell who took over driving their boat in 2013

and 2014.

As the sadness of his untimely passing grows into the sunrise of his memory, the family is planning a celebration of Chris Van Buskirk at the Vashon Sportsman’s Club, January 10th at 1:00 pm.

The family is requesting friends, acquaintances, and coworkers to come together for a casual potluck celebration in his honor.

Chris is survived by his wife Kelly, son Mitchell, daughter Shelby (Philip) Middling and granddaughters Makena and Layla Middling, brother Earl Van Buskirk, Nephew Jeff (Tina) Van Buskirk of

Vancouver, WA. Niece Jennifer (Rick) Bonaventura, Sister Carol (Ken) Northfield of Port Orchard, Niece Tonya (Kyle) Hathaway of Port Orchard, and many great nieces and nephews. Chris was proceeded in death by his parents Warren and Shirley Van Buskirk.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Chris’s name to the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum.

To know him, was to love him. We will miss him deeply.

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