Linda J. Buchan, 81, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 surrounded by family.

She is survived by her daughter, Jill (Timothy) Cossette, and son, Todd (Sandy) Buchan; grandchildren Genevieve (Ryan) Coleman, Madelyn (Mitchel) Lambert, Matthew Buchan and Nicholas Buchan; one brother David (Joyce) Ellingson; numerous other relatives, friends and caregivers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Buchan; two infant sons; her parents, Genevieve and Ole Ellingson; and siblings, Janet Dupre, Susan Terzich, Nancy Clifford and Gerald Ellingson.

She made an impression on everyone with her quick wit, contagious laugh and sense of humor. Linda will be remembered for the heart she shared with friends and family. She especially enjoyed working alongside her husband Don at their family-owned Dairy Queen, gardening at home and spending time with her grandchildren.

A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Inman Cemetery, Henning.

Linda was a lifetime animal advocate and her canine companions were dear to her. Memorials are preferred to the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota (www.animalhumanesociety.org).