March 24, 1939 – Monday, June 11, 2018
Service Information
St. Francis Cemetery
Private family interment
Visitation Information
Bud Harbinson, age 79 of Buffalo, passed away June 11, 2018 at Parkview Care Center in Buffalo. He was born on March 24, 1939 in Litchfield, MN to Matthew and Mary (Sheridan) Harbinson. He grew up on a farm in Forest City, MN. Later he was drafted into the Army and was stationed 2 years in Fort Hood, TX. Bud worked as an electrician for NSP, later called Xcel Energy, for 29 years. He spent many hours outdoors cutting and stacking wood. It was his peaceful place.
Bud was preceded in death by his daughter, Shawn, and many other family members. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy (Ashwill); son, Shane of Austin, TX; sister, Sheila; brothers, John, Tom, Jerry, and Joe; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. We are honoring Bud’s wishes of no memorial service. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery in Buffalo.
Nancy & Shane; All my love and condolences. Mary Peters
Nancy and Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Bud always had a big sense of humor, he made me laugh whenever i saw him.
Nancy and Shane, I am so sorry about your loss! Bud will be missed by many! Thank you for sharing him with our family as our adopted dad/grandpa! We will always have so many great memories to hold in our hearts! My last visit with Bud I’ll always cherish because he was having such a good day! Sending hugs and prayers! Wendy
Sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayer. Bud will be truly missed by all. All the great memories of Bud will live on. Growing up knowing Bud was a great blessing and will never be forgotten. We love you both and pray for peaceful healing for you and your family.
With love,
Jessica, Dusten and Lucy Wilking
Nancy and Shane, we are so sorry for your loss. Bud was an amazing man that has touched many hearts and he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
With love,
Steven, Kristina, Evan and Lexi Berg
To the Family of Bud Harbinson.
On behalf of Xcel Energy, we would like to express our condolences.
While Bud worked at the Sherco plant, he was a friend to all, a great worker and dedicated to quality work.
We are certain he lived life the same.
From all of us, to all of you, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thank you Bud for all the memories.
Xcel Energy – Sherco Station
Our prayers and condolences to the Harbinson family at this difficult time.
Dave & Kathy May
Bud was a great smiley person. Worked with Bud at Riverside and Sherco Plants. He always had a positive thing to say and left this world a better place.
He was a great guy.
To Buds family… I’m sorry for your loss. Bud was great to work with. He was a hard worker and a great example for getting things done.
Nancy and Shane, I am so sorry – I always enjoyed working with Bud – He was full of life and it was great to know him.
Sorry to hear the loss. My condolence to Shane and Harbinson family during this difficult time.