David Jay Bucher

David Jay Bucher, 58, died on June 16, 2019, peacefully at UNC Rex Healthcare surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Kenmore, NY, on October 17, 1960, son of Ralph Blackmer and Irene Marvin. He attended Star Point High School in Pendleton, NY. He later went on to welding and machining school where he learned what would be his occupation for the remainder of his life. David truly enjoyed machining. After graduating he found his first home at Cooper Cameron International until moving to North Carolina. Thus spending the last 20 years with John Deere Turf Care. He truly loved working there and all of the people surrounding him. He talked nothing but love and friendship throughout his time at John Deere. David married Catherine Elizabeth Bucher on May 31, 1997. They recently celebrated their 22nd anniversary at Emerald Isle. The beach was truly their happy place. David and Cathy had an honest and loving relationship. There was nothing but love and happiness that came from them. They were and still are the perfect role model relationship. The love that they brought to each other was unmatchable, and the way the made each other smile was truly special. David was a huge Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. He, along with his wife, Catherine, and great friends John and Heather McDonald, have been Co -Presidents of the Bills Backers of Raleigh Durham for over 10 years. David also loved wood working, camping with friends, garage nights every Friday night, and the family reunion in Ohio. David was preceded in death by his two sisters, Irene Whitt and Terry Dutchess. He is survived by his spouse, Catherine Elizabeth Bucher the first and his two sons, Christopher (Allison) Pike and Benjamin Pike; grandchildren, Kayley Ann Pike and Brandon David Pike. He is also survived by his siblings, Ralph (Sydney) Blackmer, Sandy (Bob) Bowles, Jerry Gale Cribbs, and Iheide (Cliff) Mayes; nieces and nephews; cousins; and loved friends. A viewing and memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27605. The viewing is scheduled for 1:30 to 3:30 with the memorial service immediately following. Family and friends are welcome to a gathering at David and Cathy's house after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of David Bucher to the UNC Rex Healthcare Cancer Center. The family is especially grateful for all of the compassionate care from UNC Rex Healthcare Cancer center 5 east staff and ICU. The family is also grateful for all of the love and support received from special friends and coworkers.

David Jay Bucher

October 17, 1960 - June 16, 2019