- Carroll “Bud” Draper, 86, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 following a stroke.
He was born December 22, 1927 in Lewiston, Idaho, a son of Robert and Sylvia Elizabeth Draper. He grew up in Cache Valley and moved to Layton 65 years ago.
He proudly served in the US Army Air Corp just as WW II was coming to an end.
On June 21, 1949, Bud married Violet Mae Muehlen in the Ogden LDS Temple. Violet preceded him in death February 14, 2011.
He retired from Hill Air Force Base.
Bud was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served faithfully as a home teacher and in his earlier years in scouting and coaching softball.
He enjoyed flying model airplanes, bowling, and dancing with his sweetheart. He loved to laugh and tease everyone.
Bud is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Carol) Draper, Syracuse; Kathy (Larry) Smith, Clearfield; Danny (Sue) Draper, Taylor; Mike (Debbie) Draper, Slaterville; David (Carole) Draper, Clearfield; 28 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 22nd at Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South. The family will meet with friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the mortuary.
Interment, Logan Cemetery.
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