Burdette “Bud” James Nodland, 96, a man of faith in Jesus Christ, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2019, at First Church of Christ (310 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA) with visitation at the church from 11:00-1:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Oralabor Cemetery, Ankeny, IA.
Bud was born August 3, 1923, in Eagle Grove, IA, to Arthur and Marie (Walker) Nodland. Bud joined the Navy in 1944. While in the Navy he served in World War II on the USS Catron as a gunner and baker, 3rd class, two years; discharged on May 21, 1946. Bud married Darlene Bell on August 9, 1947 and he and Darlene farmed in Clarion, IA until they moved to Des Moines in 1961. Bud retired from U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1987. Prior to that, he worked for the State of Iowa Food Program, owned and operated Silhouette Beauty Salon and Keys Book and Bible Store in Des Moines, Administrator at Polk County Juvenile Home, Cencor Taxes, Ruan, Highland Park Bakery and Minrulax.
Bud loved the Lord and was a member of First Church of Christ in Ankeny. A few of Bud’s favorite things that he enjoyed were coffee, gooseberry pie, ice cream, visits from grandkids and family. He was very handy at everything and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and fishing.
Bud is survived by his children, Michael (Marcia) Nodland of Clutier, IA, Anna Marie (Roger) Gloor of Kansas City, MO, Carol Clason (Alan) of Burnsville, MN and Richard (Tammy) Nodland of Dundas, MN; grandchildren, Jennifer Lewis, Mark Nodland, David Nodland, Abigail Jones, Stephanie Hein, Benjamin Gloor, Sara Amos, Matt Clason, Chad Clason, Shalisha Lee, Susan Edmonson, Benjamin Nodland, Jill Tudisco, Peggy Semke, Michelle Bassett, Jay Staggs, Elisa Crosby, Kristina Crosby and Sarah Reinhardt and many great grandchildren.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; brother, Archie Nodland and daughter, Beverly Nodland Carr.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Christ, Christian Missionary Alliance or Ankeny American Legion in memory of Burdette “Bud” James Nodland.
The family would like to thank the staff at Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center for all the compassion and care Bud received.
