1942-2023
Budd was born 04/24/1942 in Berkley, California. He passed peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side. Despite his immense bravery and the heroic efforts of his doctors, God called him home to Glory land on 03/01/2023.
Budd will be remembered as a man that loved Bluegrass & Gospel music, playing golf in his younger years and spending time with Ellen on many adventures. He was a member of the Edmond Church of Christ. He retired from the State of Oklahoma DEQ after 20 years. After retirement he had been working for O’Reilly auto parts for 5 years as a parts driver. He loved chatting with all his customers. He will be greatly missed by all.
Budd served in the Air Force and the Navy, he chose not to talk about his time served. We are grateful for his service to our Nation. We honor him with the American flag in gratitude for his time served.
Budd is preceeded in death by his parents Leonard & Lois Hoaas, son John Leonard Hoaas, & biological father Wiley Dixon. He is survied by his wife Ellen (he called her his princess & he was her frog prince) of 18 years of marriage. Brothers: Dennis Hoaas & Chris Dixon, & his childern: Mary Hoaas, Candace Hoaas Crumine & husband Charlie, Rosanne Hoaas & Leslie, Doug & Kacy Dedon along with granddaughter Esther Rockhold and husband Jared, granddaughter Jamie Dedon and granddaughter Rebecca Dedon. Great Grands Jace & Beau Rockhold. Sister-in-laws & Brother-in-laws: Helen King Hebert, Ruth King Grimmer, Jim & Gwen King, Earl & Pat King, John & Carolyn King, along with many cousins, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. Last but not least his favorite cat Doogle.
We would like to express our gratitude to the Integris Hospice House for the compassionate care that they gave Budd in his final hours.
Please keep the family in your prayers as they all start a new life journey.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel Edmond, OK.
We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but are not able to. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.
Budd was my husband.. The funeral home was very nice and I recomend them highly.
Ellen and family,
I am very sorry for the loss of Bud was kind to my husband and myself when we came here to Edmond straight out the United States Air-force .We enjoyed having another service person to talk to. He will be missed
Frances King , Maurice and Andy King
Budd was a great Christian friend that would do anything for you….he challenged me to be a better artist. I was his go to graphic designer for ALL of his business ventures! Jim Leach and I visited him in the hospital a few times. We shared scripture and prayers with him and had some great discussions about fear and our reward as followers of Christ. He said he had no fear…….God bless you Ellen and family,
Mel Milligan
Budd was a man on the go, he had alot of energy in his younger days. When he took on a project he put his all into it. He was gracious and had a kind heart. He touched everyone he met in a very special way. He will be missed from this life. I am a better person for knowing Budd. Hoaas.
Rest In Peace my friend!
Rest in peace and l pray for you Ellen as you continue on with ur journey and life,The Lord be your strength and footsteps Hope and comfort and happiness always be with you. Ur Sister in Christ Jesus!!!
Budd was a long time friend (1965) starting in California and ending up in Oklahoma. He was a real character and knew something about everything. I used to kid him about being born in liberal Berkeley, California and he said “he became conservative when he became a Christian”. He was a serious believer and you knew it when you got to know him. He was a loyal friend that always had my back. “Breathe easy” my buddy. ♥️ pray for Ellen & family 🙏🏻
Budd, you raised an amazing daughter Candace. I am proud to have worked with her and watch her grow. You did something right. May you rest in peace and send your daughter and Ellen that butterfly or cardinal so they know you’re still here. Prayers for the family.
well our 18th anniversary was june 6 carol took me out to dinner we went to chilis next to oreilys. saw lyle there just as we were leaving. I miss you and dougal misses you too. David has been getting the things that belong to the music foundation out of the garage. I feel your spirit here in the house and I think dougal does too. Love your princess ellen