Harold (Bud) McDougall passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Lewiston, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and other ailments. He was 69 years old.
Bud was born May 2, 1945, in Orofino, to Dale and Ernestine (Dolly) McDougall. He attended many different schools in Idaho and Montana, graduating from Superior High School in 1962.
After two previous marriages that ended in divorce, Bud met Gloria, the love of his life, in Norman, Okla., in 1980. Shortly after they wed, he moved their blended family back to Idaho. In October of this year, Bud and Gloria celebrated 34 years of marriage.
Bud was a very hard worker and very much enjoyed working with Gloria in her court reporting firm, Clearwater Reporting. His support and dedication to her throughout the process of owning and operating the business was invaluable. He loved the closeness of working together with his spouse.
Bud was a very gifted artist. He also loved camping, hunting, fishing, bowling and cooking. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Bud is survived by his wife, Gloria McDougall of Clarkston; his son, Jeff McDougall; daughter-in-law Elizabeth McDougall; and grandchildren Adessa, Margo and Kate of Lewiston; his daughter, Beth Thomson; and granddaughter Cameron of Mountlake Terrace, Wash.; his daughter, Amy Wilkins; son-in-law, Donnie Wilkins; and grandchildren Xander, Kyler and Sylvia of Post Falls, Idaho; his daughter, DaLynn Nickell; and grandson Julian of Missoula, Mont.
Bud was preceded in death by his stepson, Jason; mother Dolly Reed; and his father, Dale McDougall.
Please join the family for a memorial service at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Orchards Nazarene Church, 347 Thain Road. Pastor Curt Blackwell will officiate. The family will gather after the service for dinner at Antonio's, 1407 Main St., and everyone is welcome to join.