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Our Beloved father Jeffery Gerard Budden, 61, of Houston, TX went home to his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2024.
Jeff was born to parents Dick and Kay Budden, on November 4, 1962. He grew up as an adventurous farm boy in Hazel Green, Wisconsin with a brother and two sisters. Jeff graduated from Southwestern High School in 1981 and directly joined the Army. He served his country faithfully from 1981-1987. Jeff then pursued business endeavors and settled down in Houston to raise a family.
Jeff enjoyed semi-annual family road-trips to Wisconsin. He looked forward to the fishing trips with his Dad and brother, and helping his mother with anything she wanted. He had to make up for often making her a nervous wreck by his escapades like jumping over cricks with his motorcycle as a teen.
If you knew Jeff, his vivacious personality was best expressed as one who liked classic rock, and karaoke. He was a trivia king, a movie buff, a mega Nascar fan, and appreciated all things planes, trains and automobiles. He had a great sense of direction and a knack for carrying good conversation. Jeff is one of a kind. He held many titles in his life, from veteran to devout patriot, entrepreneur to gardener, but his favorite role was being a father. He was so proud of his kids and shared recently he was fulfilled knowing his children knew Jesus as their savior.
Despite spending the last month in the hospital, his charisma and wit didn't skip a beat. He cracked jokes, and generously shared faith bracelets with everyone who came by. Jeff had a great ability to make others smile, make friends easily, and his sense of humor will be sorely missed. While Jeff left us far too soon, the impact he had on his loved ones will be held close to everyone’s hearts, until we meet again in glory.
Jeff is survived by his parents Dick and Kay Budden; daughter Natalie; son Nathan and his wife Allison and grandchildren Luke and Harper; daughter Sarah and her husband Sherofi and grandchildren Quincy and Kzyion; daughter Marilyn and granddaughter Ellie; and son John. He is also survived by his brother Jackie Budden and wife Rene; sisters Kelly Kemp and husband Don; Kristine Roelli and husband Christopher as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks to everyone who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. We would ask you make contributions to this memorial fund in lieu of flowers and contribute by sharing memories of our beloved father and friend on the memorial site.
Jeff enjoyed semi-annual family road-trips to Wisconsin. He looked forward to the fishing trips with his Dad and brother, and helping his mother with anything she wanted. He had to make up for often making her a nervous wreck by his escapades like jumping over cricks with his motorcycle as a teen.
If you knew Jeff, his vivacious personality was best expressed as one who liked classic rock, and karaoke. He was a trivia king, a movie buff, a mega Nascar fan, and appreciated all things planes, trains and automobiles. He had a great sense of direction and a knack for carrying good conversation. Jeff is one of a kind. He held many titles in his life, from veteran to devout patriot, entrepreneur to gardener, but his favorite role was being a father. He was so proud of his kids and shared recently he was fulfilled knowing his children knew Jesus as their savior.
Despite spending the last month in the hospital, his charisma and wit didn't skip a beat. He cracked jokes, and generously shared faith bracelets with everyone who came by. Jeff had a great ability to make others smile, make friends easily, and his sense of humor will be sorely missed. While Jeff left us far too soon, the impact he had on his loved ones will be held close to everyone’s hearts, until we meet again in glory.
Jeff is survived by his parents Dick and Kay Budden; daughter Natalie; son Nathan and his wife Allison and grandchildren Luke and Harper; daughter Sarah and her husband Sherofi and grandchildren Quincy and Kzyion; daughter Marilyn and granddaughter Ellie; and son John. He is also survived by his brother Jackie Budden and wife Rene; sisters Kelly Kemp and husband Don; Kristine Roelli and husband Christopher as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks to everyone who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. We would ask you make contributions to this memorial fund in lieu of flowers and contribute by sharing memories of our beloved father and friend on the memorial site.
Co-organizers (2)
Marilyn Bonnet
Organizer
Houston, TX
Natalie Budden
Co-organizer