1942-2023
Budd was born 04/24/1942 in Berkley, California. He passed peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side. Despite his immense bravery and the heroic efforts of his doctors, God called him home to Glory land on 03/01/2023.
Budd will be remembered as a man that loved Bluegrass & Gospel music, playing golf in his younger years and spending time with Ellen on many adventures. He was a member of the Edmond Church of Christ. He retired from the State of Oklahoma DEQ after 20 years. After retirement he had been working for O'Reilly auto parts for 5 years as a parts driver. He loved chatting with all his customers. He will be greatly missed by all.
Budd served in the Air Force and the Navy, he chose not to talk about his time served. We are grateful for his service to our Nation. We honor him with the American flag in gratitude for his time served.
Budd is preceeded in death by his parents Leonard & Lois Hoaas, son John Leonard Hoaas, & biological father Wiley Dixon. He is survied by his wife Ellen (he called her his princess & he was her frog prince) of 18 years of marriage. Brothers: Dennis Hoaas & Chris Dixon, & his childern: Mary Hoaas, Candace Hoaas Crumine & husband Charlie, Rosanne Hoaas & Leslie, Doug & Kacy Dedon along with granddaughter Esther Rockhold and husband Jared, granddaughter Jamie Dedon and granddaughter Rebecca Dedon. Great Grands Jace & Beau Rockhold. Sister-in-laws & Brother-in-laws: Helen King Hebert, Ruth King Grimmer, Jim & Gwen King, Earl & Pat King, John & Carolyn King, along with many cousins, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. Last but not least his favorite cat Doogle.
We would like to express our gratitude to the Integris Hospice House for the compassionate care that they gave Budd in his final hours.
Please keep the family in your prayers as they all start a new life journey.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel Edmond, OK.
We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but are not able to. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on 'Videos', then 'Live Streams'.