Bud passed away Wednesday, June 17. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Kimberly, Idaho to Paul W. Hussey and Regina Lacey. He met and married his wife of 62 years, Margie L. Lauritzen, in Visalia, California.
Following graduation in 1950 from Visalia Union High School, Visalia, CA., he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He earned the award as the outstanding member of his platoon. Bud served his country as a Sergeant, 1st Division, in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. For his service in the war zone he received the Korean Service medal, One Star, United Nations Service Medal as well as other citations for achievement during his tour of duty. Honorably discharged in 1952, he attended San Jose State University, California, graduating in 1957.
Employed by International Harvester, Motor Truck Division, he was District Manager in Seattle, Washington. Following his tenure with IH, Bud entered the profession of Securities Broker.
With his charm and intellect, Bud was able to engage most anyone in a conversation that would make that person come away with a smile. No one could deliver a joke better. If you made him laugh, your day was made. He took pride in his vast knowledge of just about anything, however; if you proved him wrong on a subject, you’d be rewarded with a grin and an anecdote.
Bud’s passion was the Marine Corps and golf. The preceps of the Marine Corps of Honor, Loyalty and Commitment guided his life. He was staunch supporter of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Bud served as President of the Bellevue Men’s Golf Club where he was a member for many years. He was also a member of the Mt. Si Golf Men’s Club.
Bud is survived by his wife, Margie: sister, Bonita Steiner of Oxnard, CA: Nieces, Monika Clemens of Oak View, CA: Gwyn Chavous of North Augusta, SC: Natalene Peterson and Teri Watts of Rockford, IL.; Nephews, Mike Osteen of North Augusta, SC and Robert Osteen of Aiken, SC. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation to Doug Gilbertz, his caregiver.
Military funeral honors ceremony will be held on July 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetary, Kent WA. Memorial donations to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 96628, Washington DC, 20090-6628 or an organization of choice.