Marion Kay Buss (née Headrick)

June 12,1935 – March 27,2026

Marion Kay Buss, 90, of La Pine, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 27,2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast heart of her family, Marion lived a life defined by love, loyalty, faith, and an unwavering commitment to the people she held dear.

Born Marion Kay Headrick on June 12, 1935, she built a life centered on family and her faith in God — nurturing her children, delighting in her grandchildren, and holding her loved ones close through every season of life. She took a genuine interest in each of her grandchildren’s lives, always knowing the details of what they were up to, what mattered to them, and what they needed.

Marion is survived by her four children: Steve Becht-Buss, Evelyn Cox, Susan Strong, and Ruth Jacoby; her sister, Phyllis Headrick; her grandchildren: Kyle Strong, Kayla Strong, Taylor Cox, Christopher Buss, Jonathan Buss, and Anna Buss; her step-grandson, Michael Estrada; and her…