Born to Ruth (Myhre) and Raymond Phinney in Minot, North Dakota on December 2, 1949, Bud was raised with true Midwest values: hard work, honesty, and a deep faith in God. He moved to Everett in the eighth grade and went on to play football and wrestle at Cascade High School, graduating in 1967. In 1969, he enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserves. After the Reserves, he attended EvCC, became a certified auto mechanic, and worked for the City of Edmonds for 10 years.
Bud was a self-employed General Contractor, with dedication to a job well done with careful attention to each phase of the construction process. His broad knowledge ranged from foundations, retention ponds, concrete/retaining walls to residential homes, developments, and light commercial work. One of the benefits of his self-employment was working alongside his son for the past 20+ years.
He married Kaye Dorn in 1970 and they had two children, Janelle and Darold. Bud was looking forward to celebrating his and Kaye’s 50th wedding anniversary in April with a Phinney Family trip. We will still take this trip and our Pop will be with us in spirit. Bud is survived by his wife, Kaye, and their children Janelle (Steve) Parken and Darold (Jeanne) Phinney, and four grandchildren: Julianna & Jaelyn Mill, and Dylan & Lauren Phinney. “Pop” truly loved watching and participating in all his kids’ and grandkids’ activities – he was their biggest supporter and fan.
Bud leaves his brother Jerry (Barb) Phinney and his sister Sharon Coghill. He will be deeply missed by friends, family and his devoted bulldog buddy “Rocco”.
Quite simply… Bud was always there for us as only Bud could be. A service with reception to follow is planned for 10:00 AM on September 28, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Arlington. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family appreciates the Swedish Oncology Team, Dr. Bradley Fankhauser and Providence Hospice of Snohomish County for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Vincent de Paul, sent in care of Immaculate Conception at 1200 E. 5th St, Arlington WA, 98223.
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