MR. Arthur E Obituary (2017)

Bud was two days from his 70th birthday when he passed away this month. He was born in Yakima at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Many of his family members reside in the Yakima Valley. Bud was a 22 year military veteran, retiring from the USCG as Chief Petty Officer E-7. Following military service he had a 20 year career with Community Transit in Everett, WA. He is survived by his mom, Della; uncle, Duncan; wife, Rita and children, Jennifer (Randy) Mitchell, Shanna Buckles, and Tim (Anna) Buckles. Bud's grandchildren are Serenity (Ryan), Elijah, Levi, Ezra, Grace, Havilah, Taleah, Nathaniel, Naomi, Emma, Sophia, Carter, Malachi, Ben, Amaryah, and Avram. He was preceded in passing by grandson Emet. We will all remember Bud's charming smile and his witty humor. His laughter could spark a smile on anyone's face. He will be greatly missed. He is a respected son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Services are in Yakima, WA, at Shaw & Sons (201 N. Second Street) at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017.