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Betsy Gunnels posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
It is funny how your life can be shaped by an older sibling. Mine was. Scotty came first in the Buswell family, then two years later me, my sister Mary, and my younger brother Jimmy. From the beginning of my life, Scotty was always there. Playing outside in our neighborhood on 32nd Street with a gang of kids, he was there giving me the confidence a very little girl needs to go out and play kickball, tag, dodge ball, sled with older boys and girls and never thinking twice about my age and size because he was there. I remember summer nights after dinner throwing balls in the backyard with our father, and me trying to throw just as hard as he could. Today people still comment, "You don't throw a ball like a girl!" Scotty played little league baseball and I played softball. Scotty played football in the county league and I was there on the sidelines being a cheerleader for his Bearcat Team.
We did have our differences. He liked peanut butter and jelly and I liked cream cheese and jelly sandwiches. He liked ice cream and I liked cake. He liked apple pie and I liked cherry. He liked westerns on TV and I liked Lassie and Rin Tin Tin. One night a fight broke out over which show to watch and a huge bowl of buttered popcorn ended up on my head.
Scotty went on to play football at Williamsburg Jr. High School and I followed along and became a cheerleader for our Jr. High School too.
At Yorktown High School he paved the way again. A handsome and popular upperclassman, he was a class officer, captained the Soccer and the Football varsity teams. At 15 years old, when I entered High School he was there in the hallways, introducing me to his many friends. All along I was gleaning the confidence a young girl needs in small and subtle ways from a brother who was a respected leader in school. I was asked to join a popular Service/Sorority Club because my brother knew the upperclassman girls. I made friends easily and was accepted at an age that teenagers can many times struggle with their identity and confidence. He was a star football player and I became captain of cheerleader team. His senior year he even took the rap as my girlfriends and I snuck liquor from the liquor closet in our home. He was blamed (they didn't even consider it could have been me). He was put on restriction for two weeks. Believe me that was a big deal! This past Christmas, forty eight years later, he of course, reminded me again of this great deed he had done for me.
Fred and I followed Scotty to Virginia Tech our sophomore year of college. We had a blast that year! Football games, homemade fondue and pizza dinners, games of Risk and cards, drinking wine and beer, and trips to Mountain Lake are memories that both Fred and I will never forget. The year we all attended college together.
Scotty married at 20 and I did the same. Scotty had 5 children and I did too.
Scotty had a daughter named Jaime and I had a daughter named Amy. They are only a couple of weeks apart in age. One year, Jaime and Amy played travel softball on the same team. Jaime was catcher and Amy played 3rd base. So special for us to watch our daughters play on the same team together. This Jaime and Amy are both expecting their 2nd child.
Throughout the busy years of working and raising young children, the Thanksgiving dinners together with our families are special memories we hold dear.
When Scotty's world became smaller because of MS he made it a point to reach out to family members on their birthdays to wish them a happy day. Some of us would say he might have a called a bit too early. For years he unfailing called our Mother every Saturday morning, something she will surely miss.
His affliction made me a healthier person. I felt I owed it to him to walk at least 2 miles every night and ride my bike. I have ridden in many MS fundraising bike rides. When the rides are long, hard, hot, and the steep hills get tough I only have to think of my brother to get through.
He was good company to be around. Jokes were top of his list. He always wanted to get a good laugh out of you. Tuesday night we sat at his bedside, he was sound asleep when we arrived. In the hospital room, Fred started practicing on me the jokes he was going to tell him in morning. Unfortunately for us, Fred did not get the chance, as God had other plans.
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Paul & Becky Janaske posted a condolence
Saturday, April 19, 2014
After such a long and brave fight God decided it was now time to rest. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susie and the entire Buswell family.
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Lee Lowery posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2014
There is a great story about my husband Mike asking my Dad for his blessing before he proposed to me. He went over to Buswell & Bennett one morning and both Dad and Suzie were there. Suzie let Mike inside and he sat down and talked to Dad for about 10 minutes, shooting the breeze. Dad was being very polite because he had only met Mike a couple of times and he had no idea who this guy was. And then finally, Suzie said something like "Scotty, this nice young man is Lee's boyfriend and he's come over here on Valentine's Day. I think he wants to ask you something." And then it clicked and everyone had a good laugh. Dad said yes of course and welcomed him to our family. As time passed and we approached the wedding date, I remember Dad's excitement about getting to wear his tuxedo and escorting me down the aisle. I am so thankful that I have that wonderful memory of Dad giving me away to Mike on our wedding day, and that we had another 10 years together, enough time for him to watch my babies grow into young men. Love you so much Dad. I'm so happy that now you have peace and that you are free.
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Jaime Sheppard posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2014
There are so many good memories of dad I would love to relive, but will have to settle for sharing. Among my favorites are all the memories I have from when I was a kid playing softball. I started playing when I was about 8, and like so many beginners I was placed in the outfield where the best action I could hope for was spotting a four leaf clover. My dad convinced me to give the catcher position a shot. I remember thinking putting on all that gear, having to squat in the dirt and getting beat up by runners racing home was not worth it. However, my ever intelligent dad told me, "you'll want to be a catcher, you'll be part of every play". I don't know if I bought into his reasoning right away, but I gave it a shot. I remember the countless innings he'd sit behind the back stop whispering (sometimes yelling) words of encouragement, advice, and support. Because of his dedication to me and all the time and effort he gave I truly excelled at the sport. I played softball year round for many years, and in most of my memories my dad is either in the stands cheering me on when I was up to bat or he was behind the back stop coaching me when I was playing catcher. Even now that he is gone I know he is still right there behind me guiding me and he's there whispering words of encouragement, advice, and love.
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Steven posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2014
Steven purchased flowers (Heaven's Light Standing Spray)
Scotty will always be in our hearts and memories. With Sympathy, The Perzia Family
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Jacob Miller posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2014
Jacob Miller purchased flowers (Eternal Peace Basket)
Dotty & Family, We are praying for you in your time of loss. From: Lake Christian Church
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Jim Larson posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2014
Scott; a belated thank you for someone who enhanced the high school experience by your merely saying hello in the halls.
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Sue Parsons posted a condolence
Friday, April 18, 2014
Dear Suzie, children and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is perhaps the most difficult thing we could go through, but the Bible describes God as 'the God of all comfort'. Thinking about His promise to do away with death, tears, sickness and pain; and to reunite us with our loved ones really does bring some comfort. Psalm 34:18, Revelation 21:4-5 I know these days are very difficult, but I hope thoughts like these and happy memories bring warmth to your heart. My sincere condolences
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John Ghilardi posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2014
I wish everyone with a hardship could have known your strength. You were an inspiration to all of us. Your smile and laughter will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
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Paul Janaske posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Paul Janaske made a donation to NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
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