Sid Buffington

He was born and raised in Titonka Iowa on the family farm and graduated from Titonka High School.

Sid graduated from Iowa State Teachers College. He did graduate studies at Indiana University, San Diego State University, University of Minnesota and graduated from University of Illinois.

He taught High School mathematics for 35 years, 3 years at Williamsburg High School in Iowa for and Robbinsdale Cooper High School for thirty two years where he retired from teaching.

Sid officiated High School swim meets for over 40 years and taught Basic life support classes for Allina Health for over 14 years. Sid also worked with his wife in travel for several years.

He loved all sports. He participated and was a spectator in many sporting events. He was a loyal fan of the University of Minnesota teams and the professional teams in Minnesota.

Sid wants to be remembered as a person who loved the Lord Jesus, was fiercely loyal and loved being of service to those in need.

Sid is survived by his loving wife: Kathleen (Carlson) Buffington, Siblings: David Buffington, Richard Buffington, and Jane (Jim) Isebrand, Children: Steven Buffington, Lori MacIsaac (Doug) and Matt Buffington (Ginger) Zimbabwe daughter: Catherine Ziyomo and Ziyomo family, Grandchildren: Erin Mumper (Kelly), Shannon Collins (Dan) Morgan MacIsaac, Violet Sanders (Garrett), Michael Buffington, Great Grandchildren: Willow Mumper, Greyson Mumper, Eleanor Sanders, and many special cousins, godchildren, nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Sid was preceded in death by: Parents, Bradford and Violet Buffington; sister-in-laws; Ardith Buffington, Betty Ann Schooler, Linda Eastman; brother-in-law, Jerry Schooler.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to:

AVOW Hospice, Naples, Florida, or Rare Scholarship Fund.

GOING HOME

It's the last inning and two outs

We admit sometimes we had our doubts

Now I'm heading for home base after a difficult game

It will be a score and definite win, I do proclaim

It was bases loaded and God spoke to me

"Now come on home so your face I can see"

"You ran the race, you fought the good fight

It's now time to rest and be in my sight"

"Great job, good and faithful servant

All your endeavors were so very fervent"

"You have fought the good fight and finished the game

You now can claim your heavenly fame"

"Welcome home dearest Sid

An amazing job you certainly did."

KB

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9