James S. “Bud” Lees Jr.

James S. "Bud" Lees Jr., aged 81 of Wyoming, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette M. "Toni" Lees; mother and father, James and Hazel Lees; and sister, Barb Zanger. Surviving are his children, Joy Lees, Bobbie Jo (Gene) Woods, Nick (Lyvonne) Lees, Ginni Hutcheson; 16 grandchildren; sister, Joyce Lauze; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jeanne Shananaquet, John (Betty) Chulski, Greg (Robyn) Chulski, Janet (Ed) Bird; and many nieces and nephews. Bud proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3152 Clyde Park SW with Pastor Lee Welker officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.

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October 31, 2016

So sorry to hear about Bud's passing. He was always there to help and a great guy. We always had so much fun riding with him and Toni. He will be missed! With sympathy- Russ & Hilda Russell

- Russ and Hilda Russell

October 30, 2016

All of my love to your family. I will always have the fondest of memories of Bud and his wonderful kindness.

- Faith Schaffer

October 28, 2016

He was a hard working man who loved his family dearly. Rest in Peace Uncle Bud.

- Marty Ashton-Thomas

October 28, 2016

Heard a lot of really great things about this man, I'm sure he'll be riding high in the sky, see ya sometime on the other side.

- Russ Siders

October 28, 2016

We didn't get to know you well Bud But you are Nicks Father And I love him with all my heart I want to thank you for the wonderful person he became God bless you.

- Curtis and Sonja Melton