William Lee BuusWilliam Lee Buus, 72, of Nixa, MO passed away at his home August 1, 2017. Bill was born on July 29, 1945 into the loving home of Bernard and Helen (Claassen) Buus, of Grundy Center, IA. He was raised and nurtured by his parents and sister Gloria, in a home full of love and security. He graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1964. He married Constance K. Miller on April 24, 1970, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. To this union, three children were born, Jennifer Kathryn, Matthew William, and Rebecca Sue. Bill asked Jesus into his heart in 1978, forever changing his life. He was nurturing, encouraging, and would tell anyone about Jesus. Bill leaves those to rejoice in his homecoming, his wife Connie, their children, Jennifer and Trent Willson of Holden, MO; Matthew and Kristin Buus of Springfield, MO; Rebecca and J.D. Shadel of Nixa, MO; grandchildren Walker and Aven Willson, Matthew, Noah, and Elizabeth Buus, and Jake and Luke Shadel. His sister Gloria and Jim Willms of Grundy Center, IA, nephew Scott and Susan Willms of Waterloo, IA, niece Alisa and Dan Drum of Nixa, MO. His aunt, Mrs. Sheila Buus of Tuscon, AZ, many nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son-in-law, Ryan Bergmeier.A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held on Sunday August 6th at 3:00pm at Hopedale Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DOOR International (Deaf Opportunity Outreach), an amazing ministry started by Bill's cousins, Mike and Linda Buus, that tells those who aren't able to hear, about Christ's love for them. Donations can be made by going to www.doorinternational.org or by mail: DOOR International, Dept 9012, P.O. Box 30516, Lansing, MI 48909