April 10, 1919 – Sept. 9, 2011

Everett Bud Van Matre passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011, at Brookside Place in Redmond at the age of 92.

Bud was born at the local hospital in Bend, OR, to Willis and Caroline (Hunnell) Van Matre. He was the youngest child of 10 and the only one born in a hospital. Bud attended school in Redmond and graduated in 1937.

Bud met Betty Millsap while stationed in Kansas City, MO, during World War II, they were married December 18, 1943. After the war was over, they moved back to Redmond to raise their family. They became members of the Community Presbyterian Church in 1952. He worked in the petroleum industry for over 40 years, the last 10 as owner/operator of Van Matre Oil Co.

Bud was an avid golfer, president of Juniper Golf Club, and a member of the building committee for the new clubhouse after the old one burned. He was a councilman for the City of Redmond for 10 years and a volunteer firefighter for almost 20 years. In his spare time, he coached Pee Wee, Little League and American Legion baseball. He also enjoyed officiating high school athletics and was a former member of the Redmond Booster Club.

Bud is survived by his wife, Betty; their two children, Dennis (Jan) Van Matre of Yuma, AZ, and Wayne (Geri) Van Matre of Redmond, OR; Eight grandchildren, Wendy (Scott) Bradshaw, Jackie Mensing, Cindy (Allan) Harding, Wade (LaJean) Van Matre, Toni (Jeff) Minick, Kelly Van Matre, Shane (Julie) Van Matre and Carrie (Ron) Elliott; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. His parents and nine brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

A memorial will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., at Community Presbyterian Church in Redmond, OR.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Presbyterian Church Youth Group or the charity of your choice. Please sign our guest book at www.redmondmemorial.com

Bud Van Matre