Obituary of Martin Budd

Martin Evert Budd passed away on December 26, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Martin was born to Irven and Alice Budd on October 9, 1931 at Rimbey, Alberta. The family relocated in 1939 to the Bittern Lake area and it was on this family farm where Martin grew up and attended school in Armena. It was after completing grade eleven he decided it was time to go to work and he obtained a job at the Alberta Treasury Branch in Lacombe. From there he transferred to an Edmonton branch and remained a dedicated employee with ATB until his retirement in 1993. Martin was also dedicated to his family and was always there to assist in any way he could. He had an incredible memory for remembering names and knew all the names of not only his nieces and nephews but also his great nieces and nephews as well as numerous acquaintances. He cared deeply for all of his family and friends. Martin may not have had his own immediate family, but with his kind and caring nature, he was a good friend to many and became a cherished member to many other families. He was considered as one of their own and was included in their family's events. Martin leaves to mourn his brothers; Clifford of Ponoka, Gordon (Elinor) of Wetaskiwin; two sisters; Ellen (Norm) Clark of Spruce View, Margaret (Walter) Metzker of Bittern Lake; sister-in-law Gerty Budd of Crossfield, along with numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews. Martin was predeceased by his parents and brothers; Ralph, Russell, and Francis. Martin and his gentle soul will be remembered by many and missed by all. A funeral service was held at 1:00pm Friday January 2, 2015 from the Camrose United Church with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Valley View Cemetery, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alberta Cancer Foundation