Marilyn R. Buist

Marilyn R. Buist of Kalamazoo, MI, age 88 passed away December 23, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital after a long battle with COPD. Marilyn was born on October 10, 1935, in Plainwell, MI, the daughter of Leroy and Helen (McGeath) Davis. Marilyn graduated from Otsego High School and Western Michigan College. On April 21, 1957, she married Phillip Buist of Kalamazoo who preceded her in death in 2022 after 65 years of marriage. Marilyn is survived by daughter Karen (Don) Dombrowski, son Timothy Buist, grandsons Tanner (Amaira) and Carter (Hannah) Buist, brother Jack (Patricia) Davis, brother-in-law Lee (Shelley) Buist, four great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marilyn lived her strong faith in God and was a longtime member of Portage United Church of Christ. She loved keeping in touch with family, collecting antiques, and traveling - particularly to Ireland. She was an avid sports fan, especially of Western Michigan Bronco basketball and football. A celebration of life, followed by private family committal service at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego will be held on a later date. Memorial gifts are suggested to be directed to Heritage Community Foundation Legacy Fund. Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com.