Sally Lou Buswell, age 93, of Vancouver, Washington passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Sally was born May 23, 1927 in Seattle, WA. She was the daughter of the late John Teller & Sadie Mae Teller (Kelly). She grew up on the shores of Lake Burien and attended Highline High School participating in a myriad of activities and clubs. Sally then went on to the University of Washington to pursue her passion for helping others. She enrolled in the School of Nursing and upon graduation began her first work experience at Swedish Hospital.
On August 18, 1951, Sally married her college sweetheart, Myron (Buzz) Buswell. Shortly after marriage, Myron and Sally moved to Pasco, WA. Sally put her nursing career on hold as she focused on raising a family of four. The young family returned to Seattle in 1964 and settled into White Center, WA.
Not long after returning to Seattle Myron was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In order to support their family, Sally returned to working the swing shift at Highline Hospital in the Maternity Ward. She subsequently went to work for Dr. Robert Griffith, a primary care physician, in his private practice. Sally’s commitment to her family and loved ones meant that she worked full time, was a care giver for her husband and raised her adolescent children. She did all of this with love and a positive outlook on life.
She was a very active, adventurous, witty, caring individual. In retirement she loved to travel, domestically and especially internationally. She kept memories of her travels in a series of scrapbooks filled with photos and memorabilia. At home Sally loved to walk. For over 8 years in a row, she logged at least 1000 walking miles and participated in many Volksmarches with friends. She also taught water aerobics to seniors and enjoyed monthly get-togethers with her bridge club friends.
Sally was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Southgate Chapter, and a lifelong member of Lake Burien Presbyterian Church.
In the spring of 2010 Sally moved to Cascade Inn assisted living in Vancouver, WA near her sons. She was never to be found in her room, attending daily activities scheduled throughout the day. If there was a bingo game or a bean bag baseball game, you knew that was where to find her!
Sally was preceded in death by her husband Myron and her sister Mary. She is survived by her four children: sons, Clint (spouse, Olivia) and Tim (spouse, Sandy) and daughters, Allison and Diane, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and her sister in-law June Heinemann.
Sally’s family is currently working on scheduling services. Please check back in a couple days for more information.
She was much loved by her four children, God speed, rest in peace.
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