Our dear, dear father, George “Bud” Knudson passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.
Dad was born May 21, 1928, to George and Margaret Knudson on their homestead south of Saco, Montana. He graduated from Saco High School in 1947.
When Dad started school he didn’t know his name was George, as he was always called Buddy since his dad’s name was George. He was known by his nickname Bud in the Saco Community and by close friends.
Dad was a genuine cowboy. He and his two brothers raised Hereford cattle in the Saco area for many years. After selling the ranch, Dad went into business as a Rug Doctor Representative for 29 years retiring in 2010 at the age of 82.
Our mother Renée Walker married dad in Helena, Montana on September 10, 1949. Dad met her through his friend Harvey Erickson who was a cousin of Renée’s. When Dad met her he told Harvey that she was the girl he was going to marry. They were married over 65 years. Mom died in March 2015. To this union were born four daughters and a son.
Dad was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in December 1955. His strong faith in our God Jehovah kept him going for 68 years. As a spiritual man, he helped many learn that God’s name is Jehovah, his son’s name is Jesus, and how important the Bible is. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he firmly believed that when we die we are just asleep in the grave until Jehovah God awakens us in resurrection back to the earth which will then be peaceful and a paradise. One of his favorite scriptures was Revelation 21:4 which tells us that in just a little while longer death will be no more, and neither will there be mourning, outcry, or pain.
Dad is survived by his daughter Judy Rock of Saco and her sons Dan Rock of Saco, and Sean Rock of Billings, and daughter Charlotte (Calvin) Frank and Charlotte’s son Jared (Madison) Wanke all of Long Beach, Washington. His second daughter Cathy (John) Donald of Langley, British Columbia, Canada, and her son Caleb (Jaime) Donald and their children Aurora and Ethan Donald of Maple Ridge, British Columbia; her daughter Erin (Corey) Fehr of Peachland, British Columbia and their children Rylan, Hunter and Surenna Cook of Nanaimo, British Columbia; her son Jordan Donald and his children Tristan and Journey Rae of Surrey, British Columbia. His third daughter Nancy Murphy, her daughter Georgia (John) Williamson, and their children Zoey and Reid of Malta, Montana, son Matthew (Amber) Murphy, and their son Zephyr of Billings. His son David (Caroline) Knudson, their daughters Morgan Knudson and Mercede (Grant) Eve, and their children Mikah and Emmett of Great Falls, Montana. His youngest daughter Laurie (Bill) Hodgson and their son Brendan of Anacortes, Washington. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceding him in death are his loving wife Renée, his parents George and Margaret Knudson, infant brother Freddy, brother Kenny (Jane) Knudson, brother Ray Knudson, sister Mary Stewart, and son-in-law John Rock.
Our father was a generous, kind, loving, and gentle man.
Services are being planned for later this summer. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 2, 2023
Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall
425 5th Street North
Glasgow , Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 2, 2023
Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall
425 5th Street North
Glasgow , Montana 59230
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Corliss (Arnott) Rodriguez says
I will always remember Bud as our family’s spiritual father. He helped my parents learn what God’s name is and to know the truth about what happens when we die. I look forward to seeing him again right here on the earth in paradise conditions. I am thankful that he was not afraid to speak the truth to my parents and help them to learn important Bible truths and in doing so helped me to have a better life and future.
Kenny Stahl says
A great man. He will be missed. Sincerest sympathies to the family.
Katie Becker says
I have so many happy memories with Bud, growing up, and visits to Montana. He had a way of making you feel loved. He was such a loving, kind, and fun person. He will be greatly missed. Much love to all of the family during this sad and difficult time.
Scott Simanton says
Our families grew up together, I remember George kidding around with Spencer and I by sticking his short finger (he lost to a high lift jack) in his ear which looked like it was way into his head. Lots of memories!
Ron Arnott says
To this day I can hear Buds infectious laugh.As stated by his family,he was a gentleman.His life was governed by his love of the scriptures,and he taught my parents those truths.I last visited Bud and Judy year before last and he was so happy to know that we still highly value those truths.Bud is sleeping now as stated at 1 thess 4:13.That is how Jesus described his friend Lazarus as he was journeying to his home to restore his life to him.He said “Lazarus our friend has fallen asleep,but I am going there to awaken him”.John 11:11.Lazarus had not gone to heaven.He was asleep.That restoration of Lazarus to his earthly life was a foregleam of the worldwide ressurection scheduled to take place in the future as stated at Acts24:15.Bud knew that we are living in the last days of mans rulership.He could quote Psalms 37:10-11,29.” Just a little while longer,and the wicked will be no more.You will look at where they were,and they will not be there.But the meek will possess the earth and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace”.,,,,”The righteous will possess the earth and they will live forever upon it.”A promise from ” the one who cannot lie”,,, Tutus 1:2.Bud will live again.He will be awakened,just like Lazarus was.
Colleen Early says
I didn’t know Bud as well as many who’ve left comments. My close friend, Judy, used to live in Long Beach Washington where I do. I only met him when he and Renee’ traveled out for visits. He had the best smile and twinkle in his eyes. He was funny, gentle, kind, loving, and I can’t forget handsome! His family has certainly suffered a great loss. He’s one of those people it’s hard to imagine being gone.
My heart hurts for all of his family. I can’t wait to know him better when we all have forever on paradise earth under God’s Kingdom with Jesus Christ as our king.
Patty Breipohl says
Condolences to the family. Bud was a very good friend of my older brother, Sonny, as well as the rest of our family. He was very kind and always had a smile. We will all miss him!
Patty Breipohl
Jamie Stevens says
So grateful to Bud for teaching my dad’s family the truth from the Bible and marrying my parents 51 years ago today. Can’t wait to see him again in a better world. Much love for the family and congregation.
Rich Medicraft says
Nancy and David, please accept my condolences for your loss. There was never a time over the years that I would see your dad that he did not greet me as if I were his best friend. I missed seeing him this summer in Billings and I look forward to greeting him as a long time friend when he comes back. There is going to be a grand roundup in the New World when all the REAL cowboys come back to show us young-uns another thing or three.