

In 1948 his family moved to Lansing, Michigan, where he met the love of his life, Jane Sawyers, and married February 3,1962. They raised three wonderful children together. In 1965 the family moved to Grand Ledge, MI where they spent the remainder of their lives together.
Buzz lived by the credo of God first, family second, and work third. His one other passion in life was cars. He began his illustrious career in the car business in 1955. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the automotive industry led him to open Buzz Auto Sales in 1969. His success continued with the opening of Sawyers Pontiac in 1972 and Sawyers Chevrolet in 2008. His commitment to his work was unwavering, and he continued to go to work until July of this year at the age of 90.
Buzz’s influence extended far beyond the car business. His dedication to his family, work and the people around him made him a beloved figure in the Lansing community. His legacy will live on through his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the many others he touched and the countless memories he created. Buzz Sawyers will be greatly missed by not only his loving family but all who knew him.
Buzz was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Irene Sawyers and his son-in-law, Steve Gray. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Sawyers; his children, Jerry (Judi) Sawyers, Sandra Gray (Jason Winger), Robert (Anne) Sawyers; his grandchildren, Jeremy Sawyers, Joshua (Samantha) Sawyers, Carrie (Gabe) Williston, Stephanie Gray, Mollie and Mackenzie Winger, Codi (Kiesha) Plaskett, Shane Sawyers, Carson Sawyers; his great-grandchildren, Abbie and Logan Sawyers, Claire Williston, Holly, Lily and Joey Sawyers, Miles and Lenny Plaskett.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to a long time Sawyers Chevrolet employee, Matt Polcyn, who is on disability at https://gofund.me/8a879637
A livestream of the service can be viewed at https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/103223
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