Nona Buzzard
December 7, 1929 — November 8, 2016
Nona Mae (Zimmerman) Buzzard, 86
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Nona Mae (Zimmerman) Buzzard, 86, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on November 8, 2016 at the Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born on December 7, 1929 in Ellendale, North Dakota; Nona was the daughter of Emmanuel and Bessie (Martin) Bader.
Nona grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho before moving to the Silver Valley in the early 1950‘s. Nona married John “Bud” Zimmerman in 1953. Together they had two daughters Diane and Andrea. Bud preceded her in death in 1991. Nona later married Marion “Mick” Buzzard on February 3, 1995 in Kellogg, Idaho.
When Nona first moved to the Silver Valley she began working as a telephone operator. She later went to work for Barneys in Pinehurst where she worked for over 20 years before retiring.
Nona was a very active member of the Foothills Baptist Church in Yuma, Arizona. She enjoyed greeting members of the church while Mick served coffee and donuts. Nona spent her free time playing pinochle and tending to her flower garden. She loved spending time with her family and close friends.
Nona is survived by her husband Mick Buzzard of Coeur d‘Alene, Idaho; two daughters Diane (Ronald) of Kingston, Idaho and Andrea Sutton of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren Kristi Preston of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kenn Sutton of Florida, Tyson Costa and Leah (Jason) Figueroa of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Richard Costa.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:00A.M. at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel, Kellogg, Idaho. A gathering of family and friends and luncheon will be held at the Kellogg Elks following services.
The family suggests that memorials may be made on Nona’s behalf to The Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane, 911 W. 5th Ave, Spokane, Washington 99204.
One may sign Nona’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.