Obituary
Walter Alan Buster, known to friends as Alan and to his Texas family as Pete, died on November 29, 2024 from a heart attack in his home at age 79. Dr. Buster was born in Houston in 1945 and grew up on the shore of Galveston Bay in Morgan’s Point, Texas. He attended Oberlin College where he graduated in 1967 with his Bachelor's Degree. He attended Middlebury College where he attained his Masters Degree and …
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Dr. Buster was one of my favorite teachers at Marlborough. He stands out in my memory for his kindness and genuine in…
Dr. Buster was one of my favorite teachers at Marlborough. He stands out in my memory for his kin…
Dr. Buster was one of my favorite teachers at Marlborough. He …
EULOGYS Read at Alan's Service
Anne Buster’s Eulogy
In Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem Burning the Old Year, an appropriate New Y…
EULOGYS Read at Alan's Service
Anne Buster’s Eulogy
In Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem Burning the Old Year, …
EULOGYS Read at Alan's Service
Anne Buster’s Eulogy
In Naomi Shiha…
Dr. Buster was one of my all-time favorite teachers at Harvard-Westlake. He welcomed and encouraged differing opinions…
Dr. Buster was one of my all-time favorite teachers at Harvard-Westlake. He welcomed and encourage…
Dr. Buster was one of my all-time favorite teachers at Harvard-W…
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Cause of death
Heart attack
Method of disposition
Cremation
Lasting impact