David John Buikema

Passed away peacefully at home in Alexandria, Virginia surrounded by loving family. Born October13, 1934, the son of Nancy Lois Schuitema and Arnold Klass Buikema in Muskegon, Michigan, he is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Sally Inge Buikema, and four daughters, Robin Buikema Bunting (Bud), Elizabeth Buikema Ison (Dr. John Shrum), Susan Buikema Miller (Scott), and Dr. Kathryn Buikema (Nic Roueche), six grandchildren, special nephews, nieces and siblings, Carol Van Dop (Henry), Grand Rapids, Michigan, Karl Buikema (Kathelen), Indialantic, Florida, Hazel Payne (Scott), Hart, Michigan, Helen Howe (Richard), North Muskegon, Eunice Buikema Jenison, Jeanne Thorburn (Tom), Byron Center, Michigan and Douglas Buikema (Barbara), Hudsonville, Michigan. A graduate of Western Michigan Christian School in Muskegon, he attended Strayer College and the University of Maryland. David served honorably in the U.S. Navy (Guantanamo Bay) and in the F.B.I. and was General Manager of the Industrial Equipment Division for Sharp Electronics and later National Director for PCs for Toshiba Corporation. Condolence expressions are requested to be made in honor of David J. Buikema for advancing technologies at St. Mary's School, 400 Green Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Arrangements are being made by The Demaine Funeral Home and interment will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.