We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Robert F Buckley. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. As we plan virtual and in person gatherings, we will share details here. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
OBITUARY
Buckley lived and enjoyed life to the fullest in every way. He had a great appetite for life’s abundant offerings. His laugh was larger than life and highly contagious. His mission was to make the lives of others better. His child like innocent love of God was beautiful to behold - faithfully and with great joy, hitting his knees everyday in prayer.Buckley will be greatly missed. He was a cherished husband, father, brother,... see more
Buckley lived and enjoyed life to the fullest in every way. He had a great appetite for life’s abundant offerings. His laugh was larger than life and highly contagious. His mission was to make the lives of others better. His child like innocent love of God was beautiful to behold - faithfully and with great joy, hitting his knees everyday in prayer.
Buckley will be greatly missed. He was a cherished husband, father, brother, son, uncle, mentor and friend. He touched many lives in profound ways and his absence leaves behind a vast void.
Thank you for loving this beautiful, hopeful, faithful, supportive and hilarious soul! May he live on in our hearts and memories forever. Please help keep his memories alive by sharing your photos and stories here.
Smitty & I are Lana & Buckley’s neighbors in Apple Valley. We’ve had many fun times together from BBQ’ing at each others homes, to attending church together, to house sitting each other’s homes.
We loved this guy! He always greeted us with a... moreSmitty & I are Lana & Buckley’s neighbors in Apple Valley. We’ve had many fun times together from BBQ’ing at each others homes, to attending church together, to house sitting each other’s homes.
We loved this guy! He always greeted us with a huge hello & big smile!! You will be missed, Buckley. less
Stacy Jones
Love, love, love that pic with Elvis! He loved you guys. Thank you for looking out for Lana - you are the best neighbors and friends the Buckleys could ever ask for.
There are so many memories that always make me smile. Our Laughlin trips where Buckley loved the "One-Armed Bandits" and he always said "you have to be positive or you won't win!" Lana and Buckley's trips to visit us in Oxnard... moreThere are so many memories that always make me smile. Our Laughlin trips where Buckley loved the "One-Armed Bandits" and he always said "you have to be positive or you won't win!" Lana and Buckley's trips to visit us in Oxnard always included a trip (or two!) to Spudnuts where Buckley bought his favorites . . . Donut holes filled with raspberry jelly and covered in powdered sugar. Buckley always wore the evidence on his face and shirt and would say "who me? What donuts??" We ALWAYS laughed. Buckley was the consummate story teller. We heard about his younger wilder days growing up and how he managed to escape with his life. I can't think about Buckley without smiling and will miss his love and friendship so, so much. He was Stuart's buddy and Stuart will miss his Sunday "keep in touch" phone calls. RIP our dear Buckley. Wish I could hear you laugh again. less
Buckley was a pool pal this past summer.
Just a few short weeks ago 😢
Will miss his wonderful comments at meetings; he always ended with “drop the rock”.
Thank you for loving me as your own. You were a great dad to me even though I was already an adult when we met. You welcomed Kyle as your grandson into your life with wholehearted love and joy and were the best “poppy” on the planet for many years.... moreThank you for loving me as your own. You were a great dad to me even though I was already an adult when we met. You welcomed Kyle as your grandson into your life with wholehearted love and joy and were the best “poppy” on the planet for many years. Things weren’t always perfect but I never doubted your love and devotion to us. I loved our Saturday night meetings and the guaranteed laughter we shared. So many of the memories I have of you bring a smile to my face. Thank you for everything, Pops - I miss and love you now and always. less