Bud Marama Mattson Compton Obituary (1916 - 2012)

Bud (Marama Mattson) Compton Our dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 16, 2012, of causes incident to age. Bud was born on September 2, 1916, to George Albert and Margaret Mattson Compton in Papeete, Tahiti, while his parents were serving an LDS mission. Bud grew up in Ogden but met his sweetheart, Marie Burdett, in California. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 6, 1938. After 55 years of marriage Marie passed away in 1993. Bud married Ramona Lewis, Idaho, in 1994. She passed away in 2004. Bud served in the US Army Air Corp and later in the US Navy during WWII. Among Bud's variety of occupations were; Bush pilot, Flight Instructor, and teacher at Ogden High and Weber College. Bud worked for Philco Corporation for 15 years and retired as a Civil Engineer from the 475th Radar Evaluation Squadron at Hill AFB after 22 years. Bud's career took him and his family to six states, from Alaska to Texas and TDY took him all over the world which helped quench his great thirst for knowledge and adventure. He had an inquisitive nature and a great passion for flying, photography and learning in general. He believed in excellence in his every endeavor. Bud received a Bachelors Degree from Weber State College in 1967 and a Masters Degree in Engineering Administration from the U of U in 1970. Among his many accomplishments; he was awarded the Exceptional Civil Service Award in 1971, and was a presenter at the NATO Air Force Electronics Warfare Symposium in Germany in 1982. Bud was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in many callings and also served a mission with Marie at the Mormon Battalion Visitor's Center in San Diego, California, from 1986-1987. He is survived by 7 children; George (Elaine), Irene (Roger) Bertelson, Greg (Ellen), Helen (Gary) Schenck, Marmie (Craig) Bankhead, Loraine (Kirk) Miles, and Brent (Tracy); 29 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Lane and Merlin (Avon), and 2 sisters, Barbara Eckersley and Lavon (Jim) Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie, Ramona, an infant son, Marama Arthur, brother-in-law Bill Eckersley and sister-in-law June Compton. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. Friends may call at the Mortuary, Monday, February 20, 2012, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m., prior to services. The family would like to express our appreciation for the staff, management and residents at Harrison Regeant for their care and friendship during the last four years of his life. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. All our love forever, your family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 20, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 21, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 February 21, 2012 12:30 PM