Buzz Dana passed away peacefully, with family members by his side at his home in Renton on Sunday, Oct. 26, after a two-year bout with cancer.
Donald Dana
Buzz was born Aug. 22, 1943, in Seattle, the first of four children to Eugene R. and Charlotte A. Dana, and grew up in the Seattle area, Bellingham and Issaquah. During his time at Issaquah High School, Buzz met his sweetheart and one true love, Patricia A. Paterson, whom he later married in the spring of 1964. Pat gave him 50 wonderful years of marriage and was by his side during his final moments this past Sunday.
Buzz was a kind, forward and honest man with great dignity and integrity, but most of all, Buzz defined loyalty. Whether it was his family, friends or his business, Buzz was incredibly loyal to all who knew him. You always knew right where you stood with Buzz and he wore his emotions on his sleeve. Buzz was loved and respected by so many people far and wide. Whether you needed a helping hand or a wise and honest piece of advice, Buzz was the man everyone called upon.
He loved to work, whether it was at his 44-year elevator career, building his and Pat’s original home on Lake Washington, wood working, boat building or anything and everything around the house, he was more than involved with both sleeves rolled infinitely up. Buzz was a “man’s man” through and through, and he loved nothing more than his family.
Buzz is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat; son Donny, of Renton; sister Charlotte Kores, of Renton; brother Pat Dana and his wife Susan, of Samish Island; and sister Ginny Jaquish, of Dayton. Buzz was a devoted and loving uncle to Lisa McInnis and her family, of Renton; Aaron Kores and his family, of Duvall; Steven Huteson and his wife Heather, of Burien; Jon Dana, of Monroe; and countless relatives of Samish Island. And last but not least, Buzz is survived by his beloved black Labrador Lucy.
In addition to Buzz’s family and friends, his treatment specialists deserve very special recognition. Dr. Henry Kaplan and his entire 12th-floor staff as well as the Treatment Center staff at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle provided Buzz with the highest level of treatment, compassion and professionalism. Buzz was very thankful for his team and will miss each and every one of them dearly.
A celebration of Buzz’s life will be held Friday, Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m., with words of remembrance at 2 p.m. at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. Light appetizers, soft drinks and coffee will be served.
Please refer to Flintoft’s Funeral Home — www.flintofts.com — for info and obituary.
Remembrances may be given to a charity of your choice.