Myron Wesby

Myron Eugene (Bud) Westby was born September 29, 1936 in Bonilla SD to Thomas Clarence Westby and Fern Lucille Bales and passed June 16, 2015 in Hobbs, NM after a long battle with COPD. He is survived by a son, Timothy Westby, 3 daughters, Kathi Stephens and husband,Terry, of Chickasha, OK, twins, USAF retired Master Sgt. Karen Cody- Van Brunt of Colorado City, Tx and Sharen Hicks and husband, Buddy, of Hobbs, NM. He is survived by 10 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bud is also survived by 7 brothers, Dallas, Doyle, Jerry, James, Curtis, Carol, and Clair and 1 sister, Jeannie. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda and 2 brothers, Merlyn and Warren.

Bud grew up on a farm in South Dakota before moving to NM where he enlisted Air Force in 1955 at age 19 and proudly served his country as an air policeman with his K9 pal, Buddy. He was honorable discharged in 1959. In 1966, He moved back to Hobbs with his wife and children, He worked at the Dr.Pepper plant, Eddie Horn Chevorlet, Hills Engine, Bel Aire Bowl, and the Bowlarama, in addition he served in the NM Mounted Patrol. He moved to Denver, CO in 1988 were he owned Ajax Vacs, a vacuum cleaner repair shop. Bud then moved back to Hobbs in Dec, 2009 where he official retired.

Bud was an avid bowler. He bowled several 300 games and earned numerous awards. He also loved to hunt, fish, and fix things. He liked to do word search puzzles and build models ships and planes. Bud was involved with the local American Legion where he served as financial officer and then Commander.

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