Linda Joyce BUCHTA

1950 - 2025  (74 years)

• Name	Linda Joyce BUCHTA
  Birth	8 May 1950	Nerstrand, Rice County, Minnesota
  Gender	Female
  Death	7 Feb 2025	Manitoba, Canada
  Burial	Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
  Notes	Linda Joyce Buchta Grant died unexpectedly, peacefully, at her home in Carman, Manitoba on February 7, 2025. Linda lived a life surrounded by family, including her son Lee and daughter Kristie; parents Lee and Anna Buchta; siblings Roger (SunCha), Larry (Shari), Marlys, Duane (Paulette), Nancy (Lloyd), many nieces and nephews and their children; and the kids she loved as her ‘shared’ grandchildren. Born and raised near the small town of Nerstrand, Minnesota, Linda attended school in Kenyon, Minnesota and then at Bemidji State University, forming friendships that would last a lifetime. In Bemidji she married, and cherished her very happy early years of motherhood. She eventually settled with Lee and Kristie in Carman. Linda enjoyed her job as an Educational Assistant at Carman Elementary School and developed close and lasting friendships there. Pets were a constant in her home: Kitty, SkippyJon Jones, Maggie Mae, Pepper Adventure, and Rocky - each one lavished with treats, toys, and endless affection. Linda loved a good adventure and travels led her on many journeys, including three memorable Caribbean cruises. A proud moment was when she became a Canadian citizen in 2002. Favourite things: pizza, Coca-Cola; thriller novels, rock n’ roll (especially Three Dog Night, The Guess Who and BTO); the colour blue - she would say ‘You can’t go wrong with blue’ (favourite thing to wear - blue jeans). A quote by Kurt Vonnegut held special meaning: "Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt,". This wasn’t to be for Linda - she endured debilitating pain and health issues for many years and was shaken by various family trials. And yet Linda persevered with her special brand of love, comfort and care. She made sure family and friends knew they were special to her, that she was thinking of them. It showed in countless ways: each year nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews would receive a specially picked birthday card with a crisp American two-dollar bill tucked inside. She sent loved ones letters covered in stickers, and packages containing pajamas, socks and other goodies. Her long, lively phone calls bubbled over with anecdotes (and there wasn’t much opportunity to get a word in). She had a way of making everyone wonder if they might just be her favourite friend, niece, nephew, brother, or sister. But what was clear was that Linda’s true favourites, her treasures, her joy were her children Lee and Kristie. She loved them and was so proud of them. A private ceremony will be held at the Vang Lutheran Church in Dennison, MN - her family's church since the 1880’s. Special thanks to Ruth Cumberbatch for sharing her writing skills. Linda would be so proud that her “sweet girl” summed her life up so perfectly.
  Person ID	I44116	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	1 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	Edward BUCHTA,   b. 6 Mar 1910, Minnesota d. 10 Oct 1970, Rice County, Minnesota (Age 60 years)
  Mother	Anna SVIEN,   b. 1 Aug 1917, Minnesota d. 22 Nov 1996, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	1938
  Family ID	F29549	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	GRANT
  Family ID	F29550	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Sep 2025