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Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Jon D. Camp: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, isn’t just a place of stunning sunsets and pristine beaches; it’s a community woven together by the lives and legacies of its people. Today, we’re taking a moment to remember one such individual, Jon D. Camp, whose passing in 2017 left a void felt by many. While a simple obituary notice might suffice for some, we believe Jon’s story deserves a deeper dive, a celebration of his life intertwined with the very fabric of our Naples community. Unfortunately, publicly accessible information about Jon’s life is limited. The link…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, lost one of its own on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While an obituary provides the basic facts, it rarely captures the essence of a life lived, the impact made, the stories whispered and shared. Here in Naples, we understand that a life is more than dates on a page; it’s the ripple effect of kindness, the memories etched in sun-kissed sands, the quiet contributions that shape a community. And Don Buske’s life, woven into the fabric of our beautiful city, deserves more than a fleeting mention. So, pull u…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Jon D. Camp: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, is known for its sun-kissed beaches, vibrant arts scene, and warm, welcoming community. It’s a place where stories unfold, where lives intertwine, and where memories are made. And it’s in this very community that Jon D. Camp, a name that may resonate with some of our long-time residents, carved his own unique path. While a simple obituary notice might briefly mention a passing, it rarely captures the essence of a life lived, the impact made, and the connections forged. This blog post aims to delve a little deeper, to c…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Fixture and a 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 might simply list the dates – born May 13th, 1931, and passed away July 3rd, 2024 – it doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the impact Don had on the lives he touched, particularly here in our sun-kissed corner of Southwest Florida. He wasn’t just a name; he was a neighbor, a friend, a mentor, and a true embodiment of the Naples spirit. So, let’s take a moment to delve a little deeper…

Jun 24, 2025
Donald Buske Naples Florida. **A Naples Legend Lost: Remembering Donald Buske (1931-2024)** Naples, Florida, a city known for its sun-kissed beaches, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming community, recently lost one of its own. Donald Buske, a long-time resident, passed away on July 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and community involvement that resonated deeply within the fabric of our beloved city. While obituaries often offer a glimpse into a life lived, we want to delve deeper into the story of Mr. Buske, a man who truly embodied the spirit of Naples. Donald Bus…

Jun 24, 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 can sum up the dates of a life, it rarely captures the true essence of a person, the ripples they create in the world, and the impact they have on those around them. This blog post aims to do just that, to paint a fuller picture of Don Buske’s life, specifically focusing on his time here in sunny Naples. (Note: While the original link provided only an obituary notice, this blog post expands upon the basic i…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Jon D. Camp: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida. A city synonymous with sun-kissed beaches, vibrant arts, and a thriving community. It’s a place where lives intertwine, stories unfold, and memories are made. And it’s here, in our beloved Naples, that Jon D. Camp, a name now etched in the tapestry of our local history, lived his life. While a simple obituary notice may mark his passing in 2017, his story, like the gentle ripples of the Gulf’s waves, continues to touch the shores of our community. This isn’t just a recounting of dates and facts. This is a celebration o…

Jun 24, 2025
## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Legend Lost, A Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, lost a piece of its heart on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While obituaries often focus on dates and milestones, Don’s life was so much more than a dash between two years. It was a tapestry woven with vibrant threads of community involvement, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep love for Southwest Florida. This isn’t just an obituary; it’s a celebration of a life that touched countless others in our beautiful corner of the world. For those of us lucky enough to call Naples home, Don’s story…