William Patrick Van Buren

William P. Van Buren, age 62, of White Lake previously of Tequesta, Florida, passed away August 28, 2018.  He was born May 22, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, son of William Parker and Barbara Ann (Alvey) Van Buren.  He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1974.  Billy was devoted to his loving companion Velvet Van Buren for over 38 years.

Billy was a very talented musician; he played the drums and sang all his life.  It was a passion he enjoyed sharing with others through his teaching.  His favorite type of music was Country.  Other than music, his greatest joy in life was his family.  He was a very proud father and grandfather.  Billy enjoyed playing softball, football, tennis, and ping-pong.  He liked working out, staying fit, and being outdoors.  He had a great sense of humor.

Billy is survived by his loving companion, Velvet Van Buren; his daughters, Shannon (Kenneth) Fournier and Shelby (Kenneth Jones) Van Buren; and his grandchildren, Kayla Fournier, Donovan Fournier, and Jackson Jones. His siblings, Gary (Patricia) Van Buren, Teri Moran, Mark Van Buren, Michael Van Buren, and Patrick (Kate) Van Buren; and his Aunt Brenda Alvey Schaller, Uncle Ronald Schaller, Aunt Mary Ann Van Buren Lysak as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert Van Buren, and his nephew Connor Moran.

A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with a time of gathering beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 133 Orchard Dr., Northville.