She attended the university of Wichita where she met her future husband Buford who was in the Marine Corps at the time. They Married and he enlisted in the United States Air Force which began their life of travel and adventure. She supported her husband through tours of duty in France, Japan and several locations throughout the United States. When Buford passed away in 1980 she expanded her experience and travels by joining the Civil Service and working for the Defense Department in positions including as a Military Housing Manager in Dayton Ohio, Misawa Japan, and at Howard AFB Panama.
She was a talented, strong and courageous woman known for her kindness and thoughtfulness and will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Buford, and great grandson Owen.
She is survived by her daughter Julie (jeff), Son Eric (Susan), and daughter Jill (Jody); grandchildren: Ryal, Reid, Sarah (Ryan), Rebecca (Adam), Nicolas and Andre and great granddaughter Emrie, and many dear friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri.
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