Bud A Braegger Obituary (1929 - 2006)

Bud A. Braegger OGDEN - Bud A. Braegger passed on August 22, 2006 at his home in Ogden, Utah at the age of 77. He was born August 15, 1929 in Willard, Utah to John George and Elsie Lofthouse Braegger. He attended Box Elder High School. On August 12, 1949 he married Phylis Smith of Murray, Utah. They made their home in Willard, where they started their family. At that time Bud helped his father on his farm and worked at Hill Air Force Base, then later worked for O.U.R.D. and the Union Railroad. He also owned this own tavern "Bud's Shack" in Willard. Like his father he had a love for farming and in 1960 Bud bought a ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming. His parents had already moved to Wyoming earlier and Bud also helped his father with their ranch. While living in Star Valley he also became the town Sheriff. He had a love for the outdoors and the wilderness and later became an outfitter and guide. After the death of his father Bud sold his ranch and moved back to Ogden in 1969. He then went to work for the Labors Union as a laborer. Bud had a love for gardening and loved to share his vegetables that he grew with his friends and the neighbors. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, and loved to play practical jokes. He also enjoyed collecting antiques. He is survived by his wife Phylis; one brother Floyd (Claire); three children Philip (Debbie), Shelly Yingst, and Kim (Bill) Kirby; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Jim and two sisters, Beth and Elsie Garner. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 26, 2006 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 August 26, 2006 1:30 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 26, 2006