Donald Edward Bucsko

Donald Edward Bucsko

8/16/36 – 12/14/26

Donald Edward Bucsko passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025.

Don was born on August 16, 1936, in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Bellarmine High School in 1954. Don worked at Brown and Haley, then shortly thereafter, joined the United States Marine Corps. While he truly enjoyed seeing all the different cities and cultures, he decided that Tacoma was the place to call home. After the Marine Corps, Don worked for General Hardwood Lumber Company and retired from there. After his retirement, Don worked as an Usher at Cheney Stadium for a number of years.

Don enjoyed all sports and was particularly good at tennis and softball and he especially loved golf. Don was a beloved coach. He was a diehard Bellarmine, Tacoma Rainiers, Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks fan.

Don married Beth Ann (Brooks) Bucsko in 2011. They enjoyed nearly 14 great years of life together.

Don is survived by his sisters, Phyllis Bucsko and Jane Collins (St. Augustine, FL); daughter Robin Brooks; grandson Jake Johnson; son Richard (Rick) Parco; and many cousins and extended family that he held dear. He also treasured his neighbors that were not only friends but considered family.

Don was preceded in death by his first wife, Olive Bucsko; sister Jean Bucsko; brother Gerald E. Bucsko; son David Edward Bucsko; beloved wife Beth Ann Bucsko.

A memorial Mass will be held at St. Patricks Catholic Church on March 25, 2026, at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Patricks Catholic Church, Tacoma WA.