Bud R. Terkelson

Bud R. Terkelson OGDEN – Bud Ray Terkelson, our bright, guiding light, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born September 22, 1931, in Moroni, Utah, the son of Myrtle I. Ames Terkelson and Carl P. Terkelson. As a child, he resided in Moroni, then Draper and finally in Ogden, where he graduated from Ogden High School in 1949. Bud enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951. Following his service with the Air Force for three years, he attended Weber State University for five years, while also beginning his career with Hill Air Force Base. He retired after 30 years of service as an aircraft electronic supervisor. In 1965, Bud married his loving soul mate, Charlene Eccles. They were inseparable companions, and enjoyed every moment that they shared together. They raised three daughters, who, through his example, were inspired to learn honesty, integrity, responsibility, compassion, and humor. Bud was an artistic man of many talents. He leaves behind a legacy to be cherished by his loved ones and future generations. He and his wife Charlene enjoyed a memorable class for 16 years at the North Ogden Senior Center, where they were fortunate to have developed many cherished friendships. Bud loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the Lone Pine Mountain retreat. Bud is survived by his wife, Charlene, of Ogden; his daughters, Karen (Gary) Jay, Ogden; Jill (Jim) Musselman, West Point; Gail Terkelson, Pleasant View; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and one brother, Adell (Carl) Rackham, Karen Tafoya and Dick (Pat) Terkelson, all of Ogden. Preceding Bud in death were his parents, two brothers, Rex Terkelson and Carlos Terkelson, and one great-grandchild, Kayson Jay. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 10 at 1 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call at the mortuary on Friday, October 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., where Military Honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Dad, we love you, we will greatly miss you and your light will never burn out; Grandpa, we will never forget your laughter and gentle ways; To my sweetheart, I love you my darling, you will always be mine. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com