Franciscus Johannes Buytendorp Jr.

Birth date: Sep 18, 1939 Death date: Aug 24, 2020

After a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Franciscus Johannes Buytendorp Junior returned to his Heavenly Father on August 24th, 2020 in Elk Ridge, Utah. Frans is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda Jane Harris; h Read Obituary

Wall Obituary Events Media

Christine Sullivan

277w ago

Dear Linda,

My family remembers well that you and Frans came to my Dad's funeral (William Ball) in 1995. You took us out on your boat the next day for a sail. We remember it as a much needed break and lovely excursion.

We also remember that FJ came to my Grandmother's (Marjorie Buytendorp) funeral when she died at 100 years old in 2006. He was the only other Buytendorp there! We were so honored that he was there.

Although we were not together often, you and Frans were a big influence on me and my family and I thank you for that.

We were sad to hear of Frans passing but we know that he is at peace now and returning to live with Heavenly Father.

Please accept our sincerest condolences for yourself and your family.

Christine Sullivan
David Ball
Brian Ball

Lori Nicholson

277w ago

My thoughts and prayers to all of the family members and friends. I fondly remember the times that Frans volunteered at St Marks National Wildlife Refuge, helping with environmental education programs. Conversations with Frans were always intelligent, interesting and fun. I can distinctly remember very strong discussions between him and Barney (refuge ranger), another friend who is no longer with us. The two of them created many wonderful memories for me to look back on. Perhaps they are debating issues in the after life.

I am glad I got to know him and work with him.

Lori Nicholson

Kris Poulos

277w ago

I will greatly miss this wonderful brother-in-law of mine. He was there when I needed a male "father figure" during my high school years.

At 16, he taught me how to drive a stick-shift in the Buytendorp family Volkswagen. But, the best part came when he took me out in his MG... then stopped on an incline. He said, "Ok, Krissey-poo, get out! You're now the driver. I froze... what do you mean I'm the driver? I don't know how to start out on a "HILL". He talked me through it. That lesson came in handy multiple times over the next couple of years.

Another memory was from my senior year in high school... my "life saver" came to the rescue, once again. At that time, all "Laurels" were presented at a formal event. All my friends had fathers there with them. I proudly had Frans as my presenter.

Till we meet again, dear brother-in-law!

Kris (aka Krissey-poo)

Teresa Cain

277w ago

Such a teaser. We all loved Frans. He loved cookies and smiling. Sometimes when I walked by he would bark like a dog to scare me and I would jump and he would laugh. He has the kindest heart and the most loving, caring wife Linda she is a true angel. Look close and you will see her wings. We will miss Frans. He was a favorite.

Tribute Wall

Tribute Wall