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Anabel Buddee Obituary
was born in Portland, OR, in 1923 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2013. Anabel married Rudolph S Buddee Jr in 1942; their son was born in 1943. During WWII Anabel worked as a parts inspector and welder in a Portland shipyard. After her husband was called back into active service for the Korean War, Anabel enjoyed military life living all over the US and actively participating in the Officers Wives Club. In 1967, she and Rudy returned to Portland where she served as President of the Gideon Ministry Women's Auxiliary and as President, speaker, and coordinator of Christian Women's Club. She also enjoyed many hours of sailing with her beloved husband, family, extended family, and friends. Anabel moved to Arizona in 1998 where she became active in the Pebblecreek community. She is survived by sisters Marlyn Coleman and husband Harold, and Marilyn Haynes, son Rudolph and wife Beverly; granddaughter Kristiana De La Cruz, husband Michael, and great-grandson Jacob; grandson Reuben Russell, wife Nancy, and great-grandsons Anthony and Brandon, and numerous other wonderful family members.
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Marjorie June Hunt
Marjorie Hunt
March 14, 2013
Marjorie and Trudi are sorry to hear of Anabel's passing. Marjorie served with Anabel with the Christian Women's Club and enjoyed so much her friendship. We know will see Anabel in heaven but know that you still feel the loss. Mom doesn't "do" computers so I Trudi am signing this for the both of us. Our Prayers are with you.
Mary Brim
March 12, 2013
Rudy,
I am the widow of Jack Brim, a cousin of Anabel's. I met Anabel at one of the Russel reunions and we enjoyed visiting with each other every time we were together. She was such a lady and very gracious. She seemed to have a special affection for me which I enjoyed. Later the Meisner's invited Jack and myself to their home when Anabel would visit. She was very good about e-mailing us. I always admired her as to how spry she was and how gracious--always wanting to take pictures and showing us her pictures.
My sympathy for you and your family.
Mary Brim
March 9, 2013
From Frank and Alma (Russell)Dobra
We were sorry to hear of Anabel's passing but she is with the Lord and we do appreciate the opportunity to see the obituary notice in the Oregonian. Thankfully, Sharon (Russell) Shaw sent us word on her passing. We are letting Irma (twin sister to Alma)Collins, and Greta (Russell) Watts have this information as well. You are much in our prayers.
Cyndi Riddell
March 8, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. But, take comfort in knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior!
March 8, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Soon Jesus will abolish death forever (1 Cor. 15:26). Until then, may the God of comfort be with you in your time of need. Although you don't know me I was moved to share a comforting scripture.
Frank & Judy McCafferty
March 8, 2013
My Mother, Lucille Puffer, was Anabel's cousin and I remember them telling about all the fun they used to have together! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn & Marlyn, as well as the rest of her family. She was always such a lady.
David & Jane Maynard
March 8, 2013
My wife and I live in the home where Rudolph Buddee, her husband, grew up. She was kind enough to send us some photographs of this house and wrote us some memories of her time playing bocce ball here. We had lost touch with her since 1998 when she sent the photos. We would welcome any unwanted photos of this house (NE 19th Ave in Portland). If any family members would like to see the house, we'd love to show it. The Buddee family anchored this neighborhood and we benefit from their foresight every day.
March 8, 2013
We spent many hours with Mrs.Buddee for piano lessons and words of wisdom. She
was a wonderful lady. God Bless.
Marge, Mike and Jerilyn Kolander
March 8, 2013
Rest in God's grace and peace dear friend. Many fond memories of sailing trips in the San Juan Islands and Canadian waters of B.C. Love, Dennis Sellon
Jan Valley
March 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a life she lived!
Love, Bruce, Jan, & Olivia Valley
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