Additional data provided by FindAGrave contributor Peter Joseph ('PJ') Braun:
here's a "BIO" adapted from his obituary published online by the Wallin Funeral Home of Oak Harbor (WA):
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"Bud Ackley passed from this life, at home with family, after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
"Born in Marble Rock, Iowa the youngest son of Judson & Myrtle Ackley, he joined siblings Jerry and Peggy Jo. Looking for a new adventure during WW-II, the family moved from their Iowa farm to the Pacific Northwest on Valentine's Day in the early 1940's, settling in Vancouver, Washington.
"Bud grew up in Vancouver, loved the boy scouts, went to Shumway Junior High and excelled in track and football. After graduation from Vancouver High School, he joined the Air Force in 1954, during the Korean War, and was stationed in Korea and Japan. He trained K-9 sentry dogs in Japan and was an Air Police Officer.
"Bud’s family grew to include daughters Kimberly K. and Teri Lynn and adopted son, Dan. After his military service, he worked for Vita Milk Dairy in Seattle and was half owner in a Texaco Service Station. He became a pilot, and flew float planes.
"A second marriage added step daughters, Tracey and Karin to the family. Bud worked for Mobil Oil & BP Oil Company; first as a tanker driver, then fueling Washington State Ferries at Harbor Island. He branched out into maintenance and computer main frames and became certified in many areas, such as the art and science of hydrocarbon vapor control, hazmat training at Hazwoper and much more. His job required him to be on call 24-7.
"Life happens, and single Bud met his forever partner, Brenda Neth in 1979 in Vancouver, WA. during a Miss Washington Pageant, where his niece, Jennifer was 'Miss Clark County.' Brenda worked for the pageant and had three young children Dawn, Damon & Derek. Bud and Brenda were married a year later on November 8, 1980. The blended family lived in Redmond, WA., with Bud working in Seattle, Renton, Tacoma, Bellevue and Issaquah for many years.
"Bud had a very quiet spirituality and strong faith that brought him through the tragedies and disappointments in his life. He was positive in his convictions and never gave up!
"After Bud’s retirement at age 55, they moved to Whidbey Island and created a loving family home where their children and grandchildren loved to visit and enjoy each other. Bud was a loving dad, grandpa & friend like no other. Joining all his family together was the biggest joy in his life.
"Bud had a number of passions; his family, friends, traveling the world, boating, fishing, crabbing, camping with friends, flying float planes, collecting antiques and memorabilia for his 'Bud's Bar' (located in his 9 bay, 6 door shop), his beloved pets, hosting shop parties, being a charter member of the 'Whidbey Cruzer Car Club', car cruises, car shows, and fun with the Cruzers, and a five o'clock scotch.
"He loved restoring cars, always doing a body off restoration, first with a '65 Mustang convertible, then a '49 Plymouth Business Coupe, and a '66 Ranchero. All were labors of love, sweat & tears! Bud was also lifetime member of the Elks and V.F.W.
"The family will remember Bud for his quick smile, generosity, kindness, humor, love of nature, curiosity, creativity, barbequed steaks, potato salad, fried chicken, blackberry pies, deep fried turkey, curly fries and donuts (while camping), and canning tuna and salmon, fixing absolutely everything, and his warmth and love."
here's a "BIO" adapted from his obituary published online by the Wallin Funeral Home of Oak Harbor (WA):
~~~~~~~~~
"Bud Ackley passed from this life, at home with family, after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
"Born in Marble Rock, Iowa the youngest son of Judson & Myrtle Ackley, he joined siblings Jerry and Peggy Jo. Looking for a new adventure during WW-II, the family moved from their Iowa farm to the Pacific Northwest on Valentine's Day in the early 1940's, settling in Vancouver, Washington.
"Bud grew up in Vancouver, loved the boy scouts, went to Shumway Junior High and excelled in track and football. After graduation from Vancouver High School, he joined the Air Force in 1954, during the Korean War, and was stationed in Korea and Japan. He trained K-9 sentry dogs in Japan and was an Air Police Officer.
"Bud’s family grew to include daughters Kimberly K. and Teri Lynn and adopted son, Dan. After his military service, he worked for Vita Milk Dairy in Seattle and was half owner in a Texaco Service Station. He became a pilot, and flew float planes.
"A second marriage added step daughters, Tracey and Karin to the family. Bud worked for Mobil Oil & BP Oil Company; first as a tanker driver, then fueling Washington State Ferries at Harbor Island. He branched out into maintenance and computer main frames and became certified in many areas, such as the art and science of hydrocarbon vapor control, hazmat training at Hazwoper and much more. His job required him to be on call 24-7.
"Life happens, and single Bud met his forever partner, Brenda Neth in 1979 in Vancouver, WA. during a Miss Washington Pageant, where his niece, Jennifer was 'Miss Clark County.' Brenda worked for the pageant and had three young children Dawn, Damon & Derek. Bud and Brenda were married a year later on November 8, 1980. The blended family lived in Redmond, WA., with Bud working in Seattle, Renton, Tacoma, Bellevue and Issaquah for many years.
"Bud had a very quiet spirituality and strong faith that brought him through the tragedies and disappointments in his life. He was positive in his convictions and never gave up!
"After Bud’s retirement at age 55, they moved to Whidbey Island and created a loving family home where their children and grandchildren loved to visit and enjoy each other. Bud was a loving dad, grandpa & friend like no other. Joining all his family together was the biggest joy in his life.
"Bud had a number of passions; his family, friends, traveling the world, boating, fishing, crabbing, camping with friends, flying float planes, collecting antiques and memorabilia for his 'Bud's Bar' (located in his 9 bay, 6 door shop), his beloved pets, hosting shop parties, being a charter member of the 'Whidbey Cruzer Car Club', car cruises, car shows, and fun with the Cruzers, and a five o'clock scotch.
"He loved restoring cars, always doing a body off restoration, first with a '65 Mustang convertible, then a '49 Plymouth Business Coupe, and a '66 Ranchero. All were labors of love, sweat & tears! Bud was also lifetime member of the Elks and V.F.W.
"The family will remember Bud for his quick smile, generosity, kindness, humor, love of nature, curiosity, creativity, barbequed steaks, potato salad, fried chicken, blackberry pies, deep fried turkey, curly fries and donuts (while camping), and canning tuna and salmon, fixing absolutely everything, and his warmth and love."
Additional data provided by FindAGrave contributor Peter Joseph ('PJ') Braun:
here's a "BIO" adapted from his obituary published online by the Wallin Funeral Home of Oak Harbor (WA):
~~~~~~~~~
"Bud Ackley passed from this life, at home with family, after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
"Born in Marble Rock, Iowa the youngest son of Judson & Myrtle Ackley, he joined siblings Jerry and Peggy Jo. Looking for a new adventure during WW-II, the family moved from their Iowa farm to the Pacific Northwest on Valentine's Day in the early 1940's, settling in Vancouver, Washington.
"Bud grew up in Vancouver, loved the boy scouts, went to Shumway Junior High and excelled in track and football. After graduation from Vancouver High School, he joined the Air Force in 1954, during the Korean War, and was stationed in Korea and Japan. He trained K-9 sentry dogs in Japan and was an Air Police Officer.
"Bud’s family grew to include daughters Kimberly K. and Teri Lynn and adopted son, Dan. After his military service, he worked for Vita Milk Dairy in Seattle and was half owner in a Texaco Service Station. He became a pilot, and flew float planes.
"A second marriage added step daughters, Tracey and Karin to the family. Bud worked for Mobil Oil & BP Oil Company; first as a tanker driver, then fueling Washington State Ferries at Harbor Island. He branched out into maintenance and computer main frames and became certified in many areas, such as the art and science of hydrocarbon vapor control, hazmat training at Hazwoper and much more. His job required him to be on call 24-7.
"Life happens, and single Bud met his forever partner, Brenda Neth in 1979 in Vancouver, WA. during a Miss Washington Pageant, where his niece, Jennifer was 'Miss Clark County.' Brenda worked for the pageant and had three young children Dawn, Damon & Derek. Bud and Brenda were married a year later on November 8, 1980. The blended family lived in Redmond, WA., with Bud working in Seattle, Renton, Tacoma, Bellevue and Issaquah for many years.
"Bud had a very quiet spirituality and strong faith that brought him through the tragedies and disappointments in his life. He was positive in his convictions and never gave up!
"After Bud’s retirement at age 55, they moved to Whidbey Island and created a loving family home where their children and grandchildren loved to visit and enjoy each other. Bud was a loving dad, grandpa & friend like no other. Joining all his family together was the biggest joy in his life.
"Bud had a number of passions; his family, friends, traveling the world, boating, fishing, crabbing, camping with friends, flying float planes, collecting antiques and memorabilia for his 'Bud's Bar' (located in his 9 bay, 6 door shop), his beloved pets, hosting shop parties, being a charter member of the 'Whidbey Cruzer Car Club', car cruises, car shows, and fun with the Cruzers, and a five o'clock scotch.
"He loved restoring cars, always doing a body off restoration, first with a '65 Mustang convertible, then a '49 Plymouth Business Coupe, and a '66 Ranchero. All were labors of love, sweat & tears! Bud was also lifetime member of the Elks and V.F.W.
"The family will remember Bud for his quick smile, generosity, kindness, humor, love of nature, curiosity, creativity, barbequed steaks, potato salad, fried chicken, blackberry pies, deep fried turkey, curly fries and donuts (while camping), and canning tuna and salmon, fixing absolutely everything, and his warmth and love."
here's a "BIO" adapted from his obituary published online by the Wallin Funeral Home of Oak Harbor (WA):
~~~~~~~~~
"Bud Ackley passed from this life, at home with family, after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
"Born in Marble Rock, Iowa the youngest son of Judson & Myrtle Ackley, he joined siblings Jerry and Peggy Jo. Looking for a new adventure during WW-II, the family moved from their Iowa farm to the Pacific Northwest on Valentine's Day in the early 1940's, settling in Vancouver, Washington.
"Bud grew up in Vancouver, loved the boy scouts, went to Shumway Junior High and excelled in track and football. After graduation from Vancouver High School, he joined the Air Force in 1954, during the Korean War, and was stationed in Korea and Japan. He trained K-9 sentry dogs in Japan and was an Air Police Officer.
"Bud’s family grew to include daughters Kimberly K. and Teri Lynn and adopted son, Dan. After his military service, he worked for Vita Milk Dairy in Seattle and was half owner in a Texaco Service Station. He became a pilot, and flew float planes.
"A second marriage added step daughters, Tracey and Karin to the family. Bud worked for Mobil Oil & BP Oil Company; first as a tanker driver, then fueling Washington State Ferries at Harbor Island. He branched out into maintenance and computer main frames and became certified in many areas, such as the art and science of hydrocarbon vapor control, hazmat training at Hazwoper and much more. His job required him to be on call 24-7.
"Life happens, and single Bud met his forever partner, Brenda Neth in 1979 in Vancouver, WA. during a Miss Washington Pageant, where his niece, Jennifer was 'Miss Clark County.' Brenda worked for the pageant and had three young children Dawn, Damon & Derek. Bud and Brenda were married a year later on November 8, 1980. The blended family lived in Redmond, WA., with Bud working in Seattle, Renton, Tacoma, Bellevue and Issaquah for many years.
"Bud had a very quiet spirituality and strong faith that brought him through the tragedies and disappointments in his life. He was positive in his convictions and never gave up!
"After Bud’s retirement at age 55, they moved to Whidbey Island and created a loving family home where their children and grandchildren loved to visit and enjoy each other. Bud was a loving dad, grandpa & friend like no other. Joining all his family together was the biggest joy in his life.
"Bud had a number of passions; his family, friends, traveling the world, boating, fishing, crabbing, camping with friends, flying float planes, collecting antiques and memorabilia for his 'Bud's Bar' (located in his 9 bay, 6 door shop), his beloved pets, hosting shop parties, being a charter member of the 'Whidbey Cruzer Car Club', car cruises, car shows, and fun with the Cruzers, and a five o'clock scotch.
"He loved restoring cars, always doing a body off restoration, first with a '65 Mustang convertible, then a '49 Plymouth Business Coupe, and a '66 Ranchero. All were labors of love, sweat & tears! Bud was also lifetime member of the Elks and V.F.W.
"The family will remember Bud for his quick smile, generosity, kindness, humor, love of nature, curiosity, creativity, barbequed steaks, potato salad, fried chicken, blackberry pies, deep fried turkey, curly fries and donuts (while camping), and canning tuna and salmon, fixing absolutely everything, and his warmth and love."
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