Gaines E. (Bud)'s Obituary
Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.Bud, born August 18, 1931 in Lonoke Arkansas, passed away peacefully April 27, 2007 to be with his Lord and Savior.After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force where he met his wife of 52 years, Eliane, while stationed in France. He retired after serving 24 years in the military and many years of work in Tacoma. When he wasn't spending time with his loving wife and family, he was golfing with his buddies, working in his woodshop or gardening.He is survived by his wife Eliane; son Gerry Dwayne; daughter-in-law Debbie; granddaughters Nicole and Ashley; brothers and sisters Hazel, Harold, Ann Lou, Mildred, Maudine, Leon, Robert and Caroline. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Earl and Ed.Bud has left us with many wonderful memories to cherish. He was loved by all and will be missed very much.
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