1968
2019
SHAUNA ”BUFFY” GETSFRID
October 5, 1968 ˜ October 31, 2019
Shauna ”Buffy” Getsfrid, 51 years old, died October 31, 2019, at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, WA after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Portland, OR on October 5, 1968 to Amy Gordon of Salt Lake City and was adopted at birth by Aaron and Rae Getsfrid of Fargher Lake. Shauna graduated from Battle Ground High School.
She was married and divorced twice. Known as “Buffy” to her friends and family when young, and as “Auntie B” to her nieces and nephews, Shauna was a strong, independent, and practical woman who worked hard raising two strong, independent, and practical daughters. She was a 20+ year employee of Applebee’s, finishing her career as General Manager of the Mill Plain restaurant. The family would like to thank Shauna’s Applebee’s family for their strong support during her illness and Shauna’s friend, “Aunt Deb” Shear, for her help during her hospice.
Shauna is survived by Rae Getsfrid and Amy Gordon; her daughters, Amber and Kaci Stovall; grandchildren, Lucas and Stephanie Michael; older brothers, Jay, David and Joel Getsfrid; younger brothers, Sean, Chaz and Dean Gordon; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by Aaron Getsfrid.
A memorial will be held 10:00 a.m., Sunday, November 10th, 2019 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, WA. A reception will follow.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
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Still missing you
Sharon Monson
Friend
November 2, 2023
Miss you every day
Sharon Monson
November 2, 2021
So sad to hear of Buffy's passing. She was such a dynamic person...So full of fun and life. I have many great memories of her that I will cherish. I went to Amboy school and BGHS with her. My love and prayers go out to her Family.
Marcelle (Rotschy) Hanson
November 11, 2019
Such a privilege knowing you for the past 17 years. You put up the good fight the last 2 years with such an upbeat and positive attitude. Such an amazing woman
I will miss you dearly
Sharon Monson
November 10, 2019
My Heart goes out to Shauna's Family& Friends.❤
Heidilynn Halseth
November 10, 2019
Always value our friendship..you fought a hard battle..you are one strong lady..we were so much alike and shared sooo many good times,all AROUND town...you did
So much in your short life..be at peace w your dad...and I will see you on the other side...remember we said purple and butterflies and hummingbirds are my sign you are watching over me..love you my precious neice.
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Aunt Debbie Shearer
November 9, 2019
You fought so hard and long...we became best friends as well as my precious sweet neice..you thought me so much during our time together...never long enough...you are at peace with your sweet dad Aaron...love and miss you every day...see you on the other side
Aunt Debbie Shearer
November 9, 2019
Remembering Buffy as a young lady at Amboy Elemenatary School...loved her so much.
Deepest condolence to her family.
Barbara Rogers
November 8, 2019
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