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Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Bob Boyer: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, lost one of its own recently with the passing of Robert Alger Boyer. While an obituary provides the bare bones of a life lived, it rarely captures the essence of a person, the ripple effect they had on their community, and the vibrant tapestry of stories that make up a life well-lived. This blog post aims to do just that, to paint a portrait of Bob Boyer – a fellow Neapolitan – and celebrate his contributions to our sunny corner of Southwest Florida. Bob’s obituary mentioned his birth year, his passing, and the funeral ar…

Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town of stories. Stories of sun-kissed beaches, vibrant sunsets, and the unique blend of old Florida charm and modern luxury. But woven into the fabric of this coastal paradise are the stories of the people who call it home, the individuals who contribute to its character and leave an indelible mark on the community. Today, we share the story of one such individual, Donald Buske, who recently passed away on July 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and a deep love for his adopted home o…

Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, lost a beloved member of its community on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While an obituary notice may briefly summarize a life, it rarely captures the essence of a person, the ripples they create in the fabric of a town, the quiet impact they have on the lives they touch. This post aims to do just that: to paint a fuller picture of Don Buske, a man whose story intertwined with the narrative of Naples itself, leaving an enduring legacy of kindness, community involvement, and a love for the Southwest Flori…

Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a city of stories. Stories of sunshine and sunsets, of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. But woven into the fabric of this paradise are the stories of the people who call it home – the individuals who contribute to its vibrant tapestry. One such story, recently concluded, is that of Donald Buske, a man whose life, spanning from May 13, 1931, to July 3, 2024, left an undeniable mark on our community. While an obituary notice can offer a snapshot of a life, it rarely captures the full depth and breadt…

Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a magnet for those seeking sun-kissed beaches, vibrant arts scenes, and a welcoming community. It’s a place where stories unfold, friendships blossom, and lives intertwine. And sometimes, when a particularly bright light dims, the entire community feels the loss. Such is the case with the recent passing of Donald Buske, a beloved member of our Naples family who left us on July 3rd, 2024. While his obituary may have been a brief notice in the news, his impact on our community deserves a far more extensive tr…

Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town of stories. Stories whispered on warm Gulf breezes, shared over sunset cocktails, and etched into the very fabric of our community. Today, we share one such story, the story of Donald Buske, a man whose life, though recently concluded, continues to resonate through the sun-drenched streets and vibrant neighborhoods he called home. Don passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and a deep love for Naples. While obituaries offer a snapshot of a life, we wan…

Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Gem Gone Too Soon Naples, Florida, lost a beloved member of its community on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While an obituary can offer a snapshot of a life, it rarely captures the vibrant tapestry woven by someone like Don. This blog post aims to do just that—to paint a fuller picture of this remarkable man, his connection to Naples, and the legacy he leaves behind. We’ll delve into his life, passions, contributions to our community, and the impact he had on those fortunate enough to know him. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and j…

Jun 27, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a place where stories unfold under the warm sun, against the backdrop of turquoise waters and swaying palms. It’s a community woven together by shared experiences, by the familiar faces you see at the farmers market or the echoing laughter from a friendly game of golf. It’s in this vibrant tapestry that Donald Buske’s life was interwoven, a thread of kindness, dedication, and a deep love for his community, now sadly broken with his passing on July 3rd, 2024. While the online obituary offers a glimpse into hi…