Gilbert "Bud" Lafferty
April 11, 2018
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Gilbert “Bud” Lafferty, 77, passed away on April 11, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born on August 12, 1940 in Walhalla, North Dakota to Gilbert and Hilda Lafferty.
Bud was a commercial roofer. He retired from Deever Roofing. Bud was a member of Local Roofers #142, Christ the King Catholic Church and he was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed fishing, camping and bowling. Bud was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. He loved coaching his kid’s Little League teams and never missed a game. Bud was known as “Papa” to the many children who went to their daycare throughout the years.
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Connie; children, Shelly Bailey, Debra (Brad) Ray, Melinda Lawrence and Douglas Wambsgans; grandchildren, Sarah, Stephanie, Marcus, Joshua, Natasha, William Michael, Devin, Zachary, Matthew, Breana and Dimitrious; great-grandchildren, Chris, Lily, Liam, Bennett, Jeremiah, Riley Jo, Sylar, Kyle, Ashlyn, Myra, Brooklyn, Adelynn and Wyatt; sisters, Donna and Jan; brother, Joe; uncle, Ivan Rousseau; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Riley Drake; daughter, Vicky Spieker; brother, Jerry; and his son-in-law, Dave Lawrence.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 with the Rosary prayed at 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 18th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bud.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
Mary Gutierrez
04/17/2018
My sincere condolences to the family.. May you find comfort in GOD's word. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:3-5.
Jacci Arbs
04/16/2018
Several days a week, I got to drop off my grandson Rocky for Connie & Bud to watch while we were at work. Rocky loved to come and have his snack and nap with Bud. I understand there were many times where Rocky would climb up on Bud's lap and take his nap.
Rocky especially liked when Conner, Cal, & Cam were there to play with.
Bud will be missed.
Roman and Christy Vald
04/16/2018
Connie, We are sorry to hear the news of Bud's passing. Papa was such an important part of our lives when the kids were young. We have so many fond memories from those years when the kids were with you both: bouncing on Papa's knee, his big laugh, hearing the stories from the day when we picked them up! He taught them so much and we will forever be grateful to have known him and the role he played in our lives. Love, Roman, Christy, Gabe and Olivia
Melvin Marvin Thayer III
04/14/2018
So, heres to you Uncle Bud, and those like you, one less to toast, and one more to mourn. May the lord forgive you of your sins, and have mercy on your soul. Rest in Peace Uncle Bud, I will see you when I see you.