Carolyn Van Buskirk's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Carolyn Van Buskirk

March 24, 1938 - January 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Carolyn Van Buskirk's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Emerald Coast Funeral Home

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Carolyn Van Buskirk

March 24, 1938 - January 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Carolyn Van Buskirk Obituary

The world bids farewell to Carolyn Van Buskirk of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, departing on January 3, 2026 at the age of 87. Carolyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Nathan Wright and Odell Garner; and her husband H. C.'Dutch'Van Buskirk. She is survived by: her children, Shelia Van Buskirk Justen and David Wyman Van Buskirk (Julie Van Buskirk); her grandchildren, Jessica Millner, Theresa Mercure (Mason Mercure), Aaron Millner, Jacquelyn Van Buskirk and Victoria'Tori'Van Buskirk Brooker (Alan Brooker); and her great grandchildren, Matthew Sanders, Jacob Millner, Camryn Mercure and Joseph Uddo V.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in honor of Carolyn's lifelong compassion for children and those in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emerald Coast Funeral Home



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Visitation

Wright Baptist Church
795 Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Jan 10

Funeral service

Wright Baptist Church
795 Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Jan 10

Burial

Beal Memorial Cemetery
316 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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