Trudy Sue Buchfink
September 13, 1962 ~ July 16, 2020
Trudy Sue Buchfink, 57, Glyndon, MN passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and Sanford Hospice after an 8 year battle with Breast Cancer.
Trudy was born September 13, 1962 in Moorhead, MN to Orville and Barbara (Copus) Braaten. She attended school in Moorhead. She married Jay Buchfink on July 22, 1989 at Island Park. They made their home in Breckenridge, MN before moving to Fargo, Grand Forks and finally Glyndon, MN. She worked primarily as a Nurse’s Aide at Sanford.
Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and her dogs. She loved kids and always treated them as her own. She put together gift bags for the kids at her cancer benefit and when they ran out, she wanted to make more. She will be missed by those she leaves behind.
She is survived by her husband, Jay, Glyndon, MN; parents, Orville Braaten, Fargo, ND, Barbara Braaten, Moorhead, MN, children; Mandy (Matt) Cook, Bismarck, ND, Joseph (Kumi) Flores, Okinawa, Japan, Christopher (Heather) Buchfink, Corvallis, OR, Sean (Rebecca) Buchfink, Fergus Falls, MN, Ryan (Lexi Johnson) Buchfink, Glyndon, MN, Shelby (Adam Weatherly) Buchfink, Glyndon, MN, Felicia (Cory) Fulton, Cherry Hill, NJ, 15 Grandchildren and counting; Kylie and Carter Cook, Ariana, Andrew, Julian, Liam, Skyler and Ashton Flores, Tyson Freeman, Bella and Dylan Martins, Hunter and Paisley Buchfink, Thomas and Josie Buchfink, siblings; Debbie Kopperud, Moorhead, MN, Terry Renecker, Moorhead, MN, Robbie (Rhonda) Braaten, Fargo, ND, Cheryl Plante, Fargo, ND and Timmy Braaten, Fargo, ND and many nieces and nephews.
It will be live streamed on Maranatha Glyndon’s YouTube page as well as Boulger Funeral Home's website.
Minnesota requires that masks be worn, so please wear a mask.
Private family interment will take place at Fargo National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Roger Maris Cancer Center, Fargo.
Jay – I’m so very sorry to hear of Trudy’s passing. You and I have shared some of life’s more difficult experiences. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Prayers and tears for you. We were blessed to know Trudy and hear her speak of her love for Jesus. We will be praying for your family and thinking of you.
We are saddened to hear that Trudy has passed. We know she will be missed by Jay, her family members, and all of her friends & relatives.
Our prayers are with you all.
Terry, my prayers are with you and your family. God is with you.
Jay –
We are saddened by this news and pray for comfort and peace for you and your family. You have been an incredible care giver during these past years and for that you should be very proud. May God bless you all in the days ahead.
My husband always said. Life is not fair to everyone. I don’t know why Trudy had to fight such a long hard battle, but I do know she did it very courageously, with God in her heart. Rest In Peace my dear cousin! Till we meet again. Sending prayers to all her loved ones!
I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Trudy as coworkers and again when I was a patient. Her love for her family always shined through. Bless her memory and her family. My sincere condolences to you all.
Jay and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Trudy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jay, so sorry to hear about Trudy. She will be missed by many. I will never forget her.
Prayers to you and your family.
Jay and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Trudy! She truly was a beautiful soul! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Your old neighbors,
Trudy Sue Buchfink
September 13, 1962 – July 16, 2020
After an 8 year battle with breast cancer, 2 of which were Stage 4, my mother went to meet her maker. She was the best mom to ever walk this Earth. Not only to her own children, but any children lucky enough to cross her path. She loved everyone unconditionally, and that’s a trait not found in many people today. She did anything and everything for us, and we did our best to do the same. But it was an impossible task. No one could match her caring heart.
Rest in peace, Mama. Heaven got an incredible angel. She’ll probably open a daycare up there and take in all the children and love them as much as she loved us. That’s just how she is.
Until we meet again.
I love you so much.
Joseph
Trudy and I worked together when I first started at MeritCare. She faught so hard with her Cancer. Taking it step by step. Thinking of you Jay &family
My condolences to the family and friends of Trudy. My heart goes out to all of you. May she rest in peace.
I am so sorry to learn of Trudy’s passing. She was one of the sweetest loving & caring person I have ever met & my life has been better for it. She is & will be missed by many. My thought and prayers are with you all.
Buchfink family, we are sorry for the loss of Trudy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brett and Mandi Thompson
We have been, and will be, praying for you and your family.
Tim & Nancy Miller
Moorhead, MN
I am saddened to hear of Trudy passing away. She had a friendly smile and such a pleasant caring demeanor. Blessing to you and your family Jay.
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. Ryan did some work for us last fall on our property. He did a great job and is a great guy. Must have been raised by a great mother. May you find comfort in your memories of her.
So sorry to hear of Trudy’s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Todd and Janice Larson, Casey, Amber and Chad
Trudy will truly be missed. She was one of a kind. I met her when we worked at community first bank ops center. I got to know each of her kids as she would talk about them daily and was so proud of them all. My favorite Trudy story was she was cleaning something when she was younger and her dad told her it would take alot of elbow grease. So Trudy went to the hardware store to buy some elbow grease. Oh we laughed at this story. Rest In Peace Trudy your memories will be kept here on earth. Love and hugs, especially to her loved ones and family.
Jay and family, Trudy was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She had the best sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss of her in your lives. My prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences ,
The Prodzinski family
My thoughts and prayers are with all Trudys loved ones. She will be greatly missed. The video was so beautiful. Sorry I wasn’t there in person.