Jeffery Gerard Budden
Our beloved father Jeffery Gerard Budden, 61, of Houston, TX went to his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2024.
Jeff was born to parents Dick and Kay Budden on November 4, 1962. He grew up as an adventurous farm boy in Hazel Green, Wisconsin with a brother and two sisters. Jeff graduated from Southwestern High School in 1981 and directly joined the Army. He served his country faithfully from 1981 – 1987. Jeff then pursued business endeavors and settled down in Houston to raise a family.
Jeff enjoyed semi-annual family road-trips to Wisconsin. He looked forward to the fishing trips with his dad and brother and helping his mother with anything she wanted. He had to make up for often making her a nervous wreck by his escapades like jumping over cricks with his motorcycle as a teen.
If you knew Jeff, his vivacious personality was best expressed as one who liked classic rock and karaoke. He was a trivia king, a movie buff, a mega Nascar fan and appreciated all things; planes, trains and automobiles. He had a great sense of direction and a knack for carrying good conversation. Jeff is one of a kind. He held many titles in his life, from veteran to devout patriot, entrepreneur to gardener, but his favorite role was being a father. He was so proud of his kids and shared recently that he was fulfilled knowing his children knew Jesus as their savior.
Despite spending the last month in the hospital, his charisma and wit didn’t skip a beat. He cracked jokes and generously shared faith bracelets with everyone who came by. Jeff had a great ability to make others smile, make friends easily and his sense of humor will sorely be missed. While Jeff left us far too soon, the impact he had on his loved ones will be held close to everyone’s hearts, until we meet again in glory.
Jeff is survived by his parents Dick and Kay Budden; daughter Natalie; son Nathan and his wife Allison and grandchildren Luke and Harper; daughter Sarah and her husband Sherofi and grandchildren Quincy and Kzyion; daughter Marilyn and granddaughter Ellie; and son John. He is also survived by his brother Jackie Budden and wife Rene; sisters Kelly Kemp and husband Don; Kristine Roelli and husband Christopher as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
The family deeply appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that you make contributions to our memorial fund in lieu of flowers and contribute by sharing memories of our beloved father and friend on the memorial website.
Jeff’s family will host a funeral service on May 8, 2024 at 10 a.m. located at, Forest Lawn Funeral Home Inc., 8706 Almeda Genoa Rd., Houston, TX 77075. Burial to follow at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038.
I love you so much Dad!! You will be missed every single day. Can’t wait to give you the biggest hug and kiss when we meet again in GLORY with Jesus!!! ♥️♥️♥️
I love you so much Dad!! There are no words to express my gratitude for you and all you’ve imparted into my life. You worked so hard in your last days to recover and remained so strong and positive. You always mentioned how blessed you were despite the pain you were enduring. You are my hero and I am honored to be called your daughter. You left way too soon but I know you are now in Heaven pain free. I cannot wait to give you the biggest hug and kiss when we meet again in Glory with Jesus!!!! ♥️🙏🏼🫶🏼 I love you forever.
Condolences to Jeff’s family and friends. I was a classmate of Jeff’s but lost touch over the years. May God’s grace be with you.
I am so sorry for your loss of Jeff. You have my deepest sympathy.
I will miss Jeff… the charming smart conversational Very bright man and kind Human being I came to know. I am thankful I was able to
Remain remain friendly and have a very cordial relationship With him in the past 10 years of his life. Jeff would occasionally Call me and ask me for recipes that I cooked When our children were growing up, we would Occasionally give each companionship over the phone mostly, Discuss world current events that he had deep convictions about and let me tell you he knew alot. Jeff and I would occasionally Give and take advice on certain issues As well, one of his favorite subjects and deep love and admiration for were his children!!! and how much he admired them in every possible way, how they have made so good in their lives for themselves. They have done so well As young adults Into adulthood. We shared memories about our children And the Beautiful and good memories they gave us.
As children and now as adults we are so very thankful for them each and every One of them., Jeff was very good at teaching the children How important hard work is for a successful life and maintaining high standards are in order to have a successful life… And it looks like they took that advice… we are so extremely proud and honored to be the parents of our precious children….Nathan, Natalie, John, Sarah, Marilyn and Naomi. Treasures INDEED..GIFTS FROM GOD..ABSOLUTELY! We couldn’t be more proud and thankful to God for them. Each and every one so unique and so special in special in their own ways. Their talents skills and their love and care for their parents Jeff and me and each other. I am so thankful to God for our children and he was very, very proud And thankful he was their father.
I am definitely going to miss those times in life where I could always count on giving Jeff a call or hearing from him to talk about life are children. How each other is doing and just being friendly conversating. He was such a great conversator you could talk to Jeff about anything and he would listen and have something very fun, interesting, instructive and informative to say in return. You could always count on Jeff for a shoulder to cry on as well. If needed, he was a friend to all and most people were his friend. You couldn’t help but to like that man!! Thank God for my time with him on this Earth and The good times We all had together and as a family and everything that I learned through my experience with him in this too short of time in this life. I Look forward to seeing him on the first resurrection. When the Lord comes to take his people home, no more dying, no more sorrow. No more tears, just joy Peace & Love and prosperity and abundance is ahead of all of us who believe in Jesus Christ as he did. Thank God for that.
Sorry sorry for your loss Dick and Kay and Jeff’s family.
Always loved talking to Jeff at family gatherings, he was my double 1st cousin so we grew up together and always seen each other at holidays, or birthday parties. We had some mean games of basketball in his dads barn growing up, and racing mini bikes all over the farms we both grew up on. Jeff was 3 weeks older than me and we shared many of life’s celebrations and maybe more importantly many of life’s disappointments. May God Bless you and your Family.
I’ve thought about Jeff every day since hearing about his passing. It’s so surreal to me that such a big personality and wonderful human being is no longer on earth with us. He was a true treasure and a joy to know and I will miss him very much.