John C. Wyman Jr.

John Corbett (Buz) Wyman Jr. died on Sept. 9, 2016 in Phoenix after a brief illness. His ashes will be interred with wife Barbara’s in the Patterson family (Barb’s) plot in El Paso, Texas.

Born in Denver, Colo., Buz grew up in Albuquerque, N.M., receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy from that state and graduating with the Class of 1951 as a 2nd Lt. USMC. Buz served in the Korean War as an artillery battalion commander.

Resigning from active duty in September 1955, Buz pursued a career in the electronics industry. His work experience included 35 years as a manager, chief executive, consultant, and long range planning specialist engaged in domestic and international assignments, including three years in Europe as managing director of a Fortune 500 company.

Throughout his career and following retirement, he pursued a lifelong interest in music, Community Theater, recreational flying, and mountaineering. In 1998 he was elected to the Town Council of Fountain Hills, where he and his wife, Barbara had owned a home since 1978.

Buz was an Elder at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, a member of the Kiwanis Club, McDowell Park Association, Sonoran Conservancy, Senior’s Board, Friends of the Library, and Civic & Cultural Association board. A former member of the town’s McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission, he remained active in local and state efforts to preserve the mountain and desert environment. He was also a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Buz was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, the former Barbara Ann McKean of Glendale, Calif. and a Stanford University graduate. Both are survived by children, Susan (Vic), Leila Jo (Michael), Dan (Kathy) and Bruce (Catherine); seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Memorial services are pending. The family is grateful for the love and support of his many friends and request that those wishing to make a donation on behalf of John consider Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church or Hospice of the Valley.