Budd W. Randall

Budd W. Randall age 83 of Hastings, passed away October 18, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

Budd was born on March 21, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of  Pete and Florence (Thomas) Randall.

Budd attended Star School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 through 1953. Budd married Patricia Baker on November 16, 1951. He worked for E.W. Bliss in the Can Plant as an assembler for thirty years, from 1955 through 1985. Budd also worked for Felpausch Food Center doing parcel pickup from 1985 through 1992, when he retired.

Budd and Pat spent their winters in Indian Skies Park, Coolidge, Arizona. He and Pat enjoyed traveling and went on several cruises together. Budd also enjoyed music, especially Country Western, dancing, going to Casinos, fishing, going out for breakfast and attending the Bliss retirement group picnic. Budd loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was also a former Moose member.

Budd was preceded in death by his parents, Florence Randall (1965) and Pete Randall (1972) and brother, Keith Randall (1963).

Budd is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Baker-Randall of Hastings, son, Gary (Laura) Randall of Battle Creek, son, Rod Randall of Hastings, three grandchildren: Jared (Karen) Randall, Michelle (Travis) Lambert, Kyle (Cyndie) Randall; eight great-grandchildren: Lillian, Naomi, Owen, Simon, Keith, Maryn, Logan and Atticus.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral service at Fuller Cemetery on Charlton Park Rd., Hastings.