Clinton "Bud" Doubles Obituary (1918

After having lived a full life of 98 years, Bud went home to be with the Lord on November 8th, 2016. Born on July 27th, 1918 in Carlyle, Montana, Bud was raised in the town of Golva, North Dakota where he graduated from Golva High School in 1936. Following graduation, Bud joined the Civilian Conservation Corps where he worked until he became ill with rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis. He was hospitalized for almost a year before being released, where it was believed he would recover only well enough to perform menial tasks. Despite this adversity, Bud staged a full recovery, and through a combination of hitching rides from friendly drivers (and illegally aboard freight trains), Bud made his way to California where he would learn his life's profession as a craftsman. In 1972, Bud married the love of his life, Bette Czysz, with whom he shared 44 wonderful years of marriage; each partner brought two adult children into the family. Bud was blessed with the love of his four children, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bud was known best, and most proud of his work as a custom home builder and real estate developer in Southern California. In 1989, Bud retired to Washington to be nearer to his family. He was a member of GracePoint Church for 26 years. Bud and Bette enjoyed traveling throughout their marriage, both domestically and abroad to such places as Europe, Asia & Australia. Bud's hobbies included woodworking and gardening, with a particular zest for a game of cards. Bud will be remembered for his love and faith in Christ, his generous and entrepreneurial spirit, and quick witted sense of humor. A celebration of Bud's life will be held on Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at 2pm at the Stone Chapel "Poulsbo Mortuary" (22272 Foss Rd. NE, Poulsbo). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to "With God's Love" ministry, in care of GracePoint Church, Bremerton.