Remembering Christine Bussard

A Celebration of the life of Christine Bussard.

A celebration and remembrance of the life of Christine Bussard is scheduled for Sunday, December 1, from 1 pm to 4 pm at Gualala Arts.

Christine Marie Odenweller Bussard of Gualala, California died unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2019. She was surrounded by friends and family.

She was born August 31, 1951 in Fairfield, California. Bussard was a professional master florist and event planner for 48 years. She worked in Vacaville, Dixon, Davis, Sacramento, San Diego and more. At one time she was voted one of the top -10 florists in California.

Christine volunteered in the town of Gualala. She was often found at Gualala Baptist Church, Gualala Lions Club, Gualala Community Center, Pay n Take, Coastal Seniors, Soroptimists and Gualala Art Center to name a few. She loved going to the beach especially her favorite beach, “Anchor Bay.” She loved helping those that needed help, especially the seniors even though she was a senior herself. She loved decorating, in particular to see it come alive by her hands. She loved her family and friends the most. Family was her life and always has been.

Join members of her family, friends and community at Gualala Arts Center, Sunday, December 1. Her funeral is Saturday, November 30 at Gualala Baptist Church, 37300 Church St., Gualala, 95445. An account has been set up at West America Bank under Christine Bussard Memorial Fund Account.