Drucilla Yvonne (Denham) Bussman passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, with family by her bedside. Drucilla was born May 31, 1950, to Joe and Mary Denham. She was born and raised in Eureka. She graduated from Eureka High School in 1968 and shortly thereafter began her career working for the County of Humboldt — first at the public health department, and then transferring to the planning and building department, where she was a permit technician until her early retirement in 2004.

In 2004, Drucilla had a stroke which left her right side paralyzed and unable to walk. She resided at Timber Ridge in Eureka and then later at Timber Ridge in McKinleyville for the past 20 years. She always had a good spirit and accepted God’s plan for her life with grace and understanding.

Drucilla enjoyed worshiping the lord at Faith Center Four Square Church. She also had a love for shopping. At first catalogs and then moving to online shopping (thanks Stacy!) She also enjoyed watching her programs on TV. Mom loved Netflix.

Drucilla is survived by her two younger brothers Bruce and Brad Denham. The father of her children Charles Bussman, her loving daughters Megan Bussman (Armin Halston) and Mindy Sehon (Cory). She is also survived by the greatest joys in her life, her granddaughters Marina Louise Sehon and Maren Bussman Halston.

Drucilla is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Denham, and sister, Deborah Denham.

The family would like to extend our thanks to Hospice of Humboldt for the exceptional care Drucilla received during her final months.

No services are planned. In remembrance, donations can be made to Hospice of Humboldt or your religious institution of choice.

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