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Donovan ”Bud” Henry Orman
11/10/1924 — 03/18/2006
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Ottumwa, Iowa
Donovan ”Bud” Henry Orman
Don Bud H. Orman, 81, of Richland, WA, was born November 10, 1924 in Ottumwa, Iowa and died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Guardian Angel Homes in Richland. He lived in the Tri-Cities 43 years.
He spent much of his early childhood on his uncles farm in Iowa. He graduated from Ottumwa High School and joined the U. S. Navy from 1941-1945 serving aboard the USS Anderson #411, where he received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in World War II.
Don married Deanie Roe in 1945 and entered Iowa Wesleyan College, graduating with a B.S. in Biology in 1949. In 1963, he and his family moved to Richland, WA where he went to work for Westinghouse Hanford as an R & D Machinist for 23 years. He earned numerous citations and awards for his contributions for quality and excellence.
He was a 30 year Gold Veteran of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Lodge #1951.
Bud was an accomplished flint knapper, and much of that artwork is hanging in the homes of family and friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed camping, walking, cutting his own firewood and traveling with his wife in their motor home. He was also a Marcus Whitman Elementary School volunteer.
He always had time for his family and friends. He was a very positive person and enjoyed helping others in any way possible. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will be missed by all.
Bud is survived by one sister, Florence Lewis of Ottumwa, IA; two sons, Craig F. Orman and wife, Lyn, of Spokane and Larry T. Orman and wife, Loretta, of Kennewick; five grandchildren, Sheila, Larry Jenny, Michael and Markus; and five great grandchildren, Triston, Taylee, Gabrielia, Taylor and Christan.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Glendine Deanie Orman.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Einans Funeral Home in Richland, WA. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336.
Donovan was a Great Guy, and a true friend. He will be missed by many.
We were so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. We all thought he was such a caring and special person. All our prayers go out to his family. He will be missed! Dennis Higgins and Staff
Dear Larry and family,
I worked as a secretary with you in the Machine Shop at Siemens, now Framatone for a number of years.
I always appreciated the kindness and willingness you showed to help with any project. You are awesome!
I just want to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad.
Remember to look to Jesus for comfort and strength. He said, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there ye may be also.” St. John 14:1-3
In loving friendship,
Phylis M. McKenna
My condolences to the family.
I worked at Hanford, Machine Shop with Don for many years. Don was always pleasant, always helpful and had a great sense-of-humor. The wife and I will miss the many chats we had with him at various stores in Richland. He always brighten our day.
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Donovan ”Bud” Henry Orman