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Click here For the obituary at the Broussard's Mortuary site

Stephen "Steve" Vincent Buser, loving and devoted husband to Linda neé Haydel for forty-seven perfect years took his final breaths on earth surrounded by love on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Steve, born May 2, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, was one of seven children born to Charles and Sylvia Buser. He was an amazing father to daughter, Vicky Buser Creasy (husband, Aaron) and sons, Shawn Buser (wife, Sarah) and Charles Buser (wife, Hannah).

Steve was the best PawPaw in the world to Sullivan, Sophie, and Sylvia (Creasy); Slade, Sloan, Selah, Steel, Clark, and Thayer Buser. Each of his grandchildren had a special relationship with him and will remember him in different ways. However, each know the power of seeing their seventy-two-year-old PawPaw do a backflip just last year off the diving board.

Steve has always been a strong brother, playing basketball and spades with his siblings; Sue Buser, Karen Thompson, Hank Buser, and Gary Buser. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ted Buser and sister, Judi Gillen. He has over fifty nieces and nephews.

Steve was a proud alumnus of LSU in Baton Rouge (geaux Tigers!). He worked in Journalism as a Managing Editor for a local newspaper before becoming the Mayor's Assistant for the city of Slidell, Louisiana. He moved to Beaumont, Texas in 1987 to work for Gulf States (later Entergy) and became a strong member of the local community. He volunteered with Toastmasters, Toys for Tots, local food banks, and the Red Cross, always having a servant's heart.

He later became the CEO of Partnership of Southeast Texas and helped to revive the economic community in the Golden Triangle. Steve helped bring in many large corporations during his career. He also led Leadership of Southeast Texas to help develop many local leaders.

Steve had many hobbies, but his biggest passion was taking pictures of his family. He left many memories through this gift. His love for his family will be remembered forever as he sacrificed daily to make sure his family always felt his love. While he had three children of his own, many children around the country claim that he was their "dad" too. He coached little league teams and was eager to mentor anyone that came into his home. He was a long-time member of North End Baptist Church in Beaumont. As his ultimate sacrifice, his family has donated his brain to research so that further studies for the cure of Alzheimer's and Lewy Body can take place.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Operation Christmas Child Ministry of North End Baptist Church, 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77706, km@nebcbeaumont.org

We love you daddy and are happy that "Daddy is finally home".

A gathering of Mr. Buser's family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at North End Baptist Church, 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were made through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.