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In memory of
Debra "Debbie" Jean Budahn
December 2, 1952 - July 3, 2024
Dec 2, 1952 - Jul 3, 2024
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Please consider a gift to Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods.
$800.00
Raised by 11 people
Obituary
Debra Jean (Feltmann) Budahn courageously fought pancreatic cancer (ampullary cancer of the vater) for over a year, and transitioned on July 3, 2024, surrounded by family. Debbie grew up on a dairy and poultry farm in Norwood, MN with her sisters Diana, Sue, and Nancy and brother, Kevin. There she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Gary Budahn (d 2009) in 1971. They were married for 38 adventurous years. Together they left MN’s …
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Event details
No memorial events are planned
Debbie did not want a large funeral service, and instead she requested that her family honor her in her favorite spiritual place, Fern Canyon in the Redwood National Park.
We appreciate all the love and support and encourage everyone to share their favorite memories of Debbie on this website on the Memories tab. Please also visit the Timeline tab to see photos of Debbie.
With love and gratitude, Amy, Jenny, Michael and Rich.
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Memories & condolences
Deb, you will be missed. I have so many fond memories growing up as neighbors, my best friend Jenny, soccer, going to t…
Deb, you will be missed. I have so many fond memories growing up as neighbors, my best friend Jenny…
Deb, you will be missed. I have so many fond memories growing up…
Debbie was such a special and woman. She would draw you in with her positive energy and sweet nature. I’m so grateful I…
Debbie was such a special and woman. She would draw you in with her positive energy and sweet natur…
Debbie was such a special and woman. She would draw you in with …
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Timeline
Born
December 2nd, 1952
Debbie on the farm. She always joked that there weren't a lot of baby pictures of her because she had such bad skin allergies as a kid.
1956
Playing mom at her family's dairy farm.
1957
Survived by
Amy Budahn
Daughter
Jenny Budahn
Daughter
Michael Budahn
Son
Rich Dryden
Husband
Liam Zalesky
Grandson
Emma Zalesky
Granddaughter
Aiden Carey
Grandson
Wyatt Carey
Grandson
Richard Dryden
Spouse
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Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Lasting impact
Debbie donated organs
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods.
$800.00
Raised by 11 people
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Jenny Budahn (Debbie's daughter).
