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Gary Buck
GARY BUCK
Cedar Rapids
Gary Howard Buck was born in Ames, Iowa, on Oct. 16, 1944, and died July 8, 2016, at Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Polk City. He was 71.
Gary was the son of Howard S. Buck and Genevieve O. Wierson-Buck. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard, in 1946; his mother and his sister, Genevieve and Judie Delores Peterson, in 2007; and his stepfather, Robert L. Dobson, in 2008.
Gary is survived by his brother, Roy L. Dobson (Marilyn) of Hamilton, Ohio; sister, Cynthia Dobson-Lanpher (Glenn) of Onslow; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary will be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit, but mostly for his fierce passion for music, both as an avid listener and as a world-class guitarist. As children, siblings Roy and Cynthia (Cindy) remember a constant flow of blues, rock and jazz music surrounding them as Gary jammed in the basement of their Cedar Rapids home. Though musicians of Gary's caliber are truly rare, Cindy describes hearing his constant riffing as commonplace and lovingly refers to it as the "soundtrack to her life" growing up in their house.
Gary's love of music spanned many genres and he played many instruments, but was best known for his incredible aptitude for guitar. During his musical career, Gary played with many bands, but is most fondly remembered for the time he spent as lead guitarist of the Mother Blues Band. The years Gary spent with Mother Blues eventually earned him the 2007 induction into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, along with band lead and founder, Pat Hazell, and several other significant members.
The family extends a heartfelt thank-you to Patrick Hazell for sharing his memories, as well as to Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for its patience and kindness during the final months of Gary's life.
Funeral services will be noon Tuesday, July 12, at Adams Funeral Home in Ames, with a visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home in Ames is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences and photos may be shared at www.adamssoderstrum.com.
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