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Eldon LeRoy "Bud" Avery
Jul 2, 1937 - Aug 30, 2018
Posted by Ann Weber
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DIGHTON MARLER FUNERAL
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PERRY, NOBLE CO, OK
(permission granted)
Interment will follow at McGuire Cemetery.
Bud was born July 2, 1937
in Lucien, OK, to Glen and Edith (Chrisman) Avery. He grew up in the
Covington community and graduated from Covington High School in 1955.
Soon after graduating he married the love of his life, Sharon Tracy, in
Palisade, CO. He spent 22 years with the Grand Junction Fire Department
and retired in 1987 as Administrative Fire Officer, Shift Commander. In
Grand Junction he spent many years training Quarter Horses. He loved
reigning and breeding his horses. He raised many colts as champions and
had several horses qualify for the World Quarter Horse Show in Oklahoma
City. Upon returning to Oklahoma, he enjoyed working the family farm.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years Sharon Avery of the home; son,
Bryan Avery and wife Nettie of Glenwood Springs, CO; three
grandchildren, Candace Sturges and husband Luke, Dru Avery and wife Liz,
and Cam Avery all of Littleton, CO; two great-grandchildren, Sloane and
Leighton Sturges; three sisters, Linda Shimanek and husband Bernie of
Covington, OK, Diana Scott and husband Gary of Grand Junction, CO, and
Anetta Bartlet of North Lake, TX; brother, Loren Avery and wife Mary of
Enid, OK; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
He was
preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Traci Luckett, and brother,
Dennis Avery.
Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at
www.dightonmarlerperry.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Karman Legacy Hospice in c/o
Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 189, Perry, OK, 73077.
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