A kind and gentle man devoted to reading and giving of sage advice. He was content with his devoted pets and horses. A master bow maker and fisherman. Bud passed away on November 21, 2012 in Spokane, WA. He was born December 27, 1924 in Auburn, CA. He was the last surviving child of 16 children, being the 13th child, he is survived by his five children, Myrneth Constance Lacy, Clarence Souza, Jr., Kip Anthony Souza, Sandra Maybelle Hastings and Terance James Souza; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by spouses, Myrneth T. Souza, 48, and June E. Souza, 11; grandchildren, Michael Lacy, Joanne Guy, and son-in-law Lou Lacy III.
Long term Spokane resident and retired TSgt., serving honorably in Army Air Corps and Air Force for a total of 30 years. Served in three wars and was a P.O.W in Germany during WWII. Former Postmaster Fairchild Air force Base. The family expresses special thanks to the Spokane Veterans Home for its care and support over the years.
