Franciscus Johannes Buytendorp Jr.'s Obituary
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; his children, Dena Annia Day (Brad), Frans Buytendorp III (Angela), and Allison Jane Mower (Todd); nine grandchildren, Mary Carson Day Flores (Victor), Harris Day, Davis Day, Sadie Jane Buytendorp, Frans Buytendorp IV, Logan Buytendorp, Melanie Mower, Chelsea Mower, and Derek Mower; two great-grandchildren, Victor and Landon Flores; and a sister Ondine Buytendorp of Italy.
Franciscus Johannes Buytendorp Junior was born on September 18, 1939 inThe Hague,, Netherlands to Franciscus Johannes Buytendorp Senior and Annemie Bodde. At the end of World War II in 1946, he immigrated with his parents, his grandfather, and an aunt and uncle to Kalamazoo, Michigan. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He met the love of his life and married Linda in 1966.
After graduating from California State University, he joinedChemcentral, as a salesman. He was promoted to General Manager in Louisville, Kentucky and to Regional Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He retired in September of 2001 after years of dedicated service.
After retirement, he and Linda settled at their beach home in Oyster Bay, Florida where he could enjoy sailing his boat, volunteering at the wildlife refuge, and serving as a volunteer fireman. Frans was an active outdoorsman who enjoyed golfing, fishing, and skiing. He also had a black belt in karate, once owning a dojo in California.
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was baptized at the age of 27 and served faithfully in many aspects of the church. He loved his family and taught them through his actions and beliefs the steps to returning to Heavenly Father. After a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Frans was lovingly taken care of by St. Augustine’s Plantation in Tallahassee, Florida; Spring Gardens in Mapleton, Utah, and by his loving wife, Linda.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Project or Tender Care Hospice.
Alzheimer’s Project
301 East Thorpe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Tender Care Hospice
415 Medical Drive Suite A100
Bountiful, Utah 84010
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