Sally Buchan

Sally Buchan was born Jan. 7, 1944, in Iowa to Ed and Ella Warnke.
Sally enjoyed 59 years of marriage with her husband, Larry.  Her career spanned over 33 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and restorative aide, working at the former Custer State Hospital and Colonial Manor in Custer.
Sally had a love for all animals, but was particularly fond of her Maine Coon Cat, Mister Deeds. Her favorite things included reading, shopping days with Lori and Jakki and being a grandma.
Sally, of Custer, S.D., passed away Jan. 26, 2022, at Monument Health Custer (S.D.) Hospital. She was 76.
She was preceeded in death by her parents; her son, Jack Buchan; and her brothers, Dick Ruge, Jack Ruge and Jim Smull.
Sally is survived by her husband, Larry of Custer; son, Wade Buchan; daughters, Lori (Bert) Pond, Stephanie (James) Pfister and Nicole (Bill) Skenandore; brother, Tom Smull; grandchildren, Shanna Fischer, Chad Pond, Tyler Buchan, Spencer Buchan, Chanler Buchan, Samanatha Toelke, Jakki Buchan, Perry Sitting Crow, Jr., Jesse Sitting Crow, Waylon Sitting Crow, Christopher Buchan and Cheyenne Buchan; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Sally’s life will be held in the near future. Cards may be sent to Lori Pond, PO Box 491, Custer, SD 57730.

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