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Janis Susan Funk-Buffington

1961 - 2025

Janis Susan Funk-Buffington obituary, 1961-2025, Elk Grove, CA

BORN

1961

DIED

2025

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Nov. 2, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Elk Grove Park Pavilion

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Janis Funk-Buffington Obituary

It is with broken hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Janis Susan Funk-Buffington (Raulien). Jan was a most amazing wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all that knew her. Jan will be remembered for her quiet selflessness, generous heart, genuine kindness and supportive cheerleader to all who were lucky enough to know her. Jan lived without complaint and always had a huge smile or happy laugh everywhere she went. She adored her pets, was a true friend, had an adventurous spirit and a health conscious lifestyle. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and never was one to be in the spotlight or needing thanks for what she did and gave. Bill was the love of her life and they were married for 21 years. Together they created countless memories and experienced adventures that will be forever cherished. A lifelong Elk Grove resident, Jan volunteered consistently with the Elk Grove Animal shelter after retiring from UC Davis Medical Center. We have a deep hole in our hearts grieving her loss but we know and trust she is in heaven in a perfect and healthy body. Jan was the beloved daughter of the late Dave Raulien and Evelyn Raulien. She is survived by husband Bill Buffington; sister Sandi Edde (Don); brother Jeff Raulien, niece Marissa Watts (Tyler); nephew Aaron Edde (Nira); great niece and nephews Layla Watts, Blake Watts, Davis Watts. We welcome all who were blessed to know her at her Celebration of Life on Sunday November 2nd from 3-6 at Elk Grove Park Pavilion, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate to any of the following organizations that Jan loved and supported: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Shriners Hospital for Children, the Elk Grove Animal Shelter and the Fire Fighters Burn Center at UC Davis.

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Published by Elk Grove Citizen on Oct. 17, 2025.

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for Janis Funk-Buffington

Nov

2

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Elk Grove Park Pavilion

9950 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA

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