October 15, 1944 - October 14, 2021
Burhl “Bud” Ronell Harwood passed into eternal sleep on October 14, 2021, one day prior to his 77th birthday. He was born October 15, 1944, in Santa Cruz California, to Burhl Ronell Harwood, Jr. and Lucille Westphal Harwood who preceded him in eternal rest. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years Dona. He has two surviving sisters - Margaret Bachman of Concord and Nancy (Mel) Suddeth of Washington. Also by children Mark (Lisa) Harwood of Texas, Shannon (Chris) Lucas of Clements, Kimberly Harwood of Illinois, Mary (Brian) Rice of Citrus Heights, Kristoffer Harwood of Arkansas, Joy (Branden) Chadwick of Pismo Beach, Step-daughter Suzanne (John) Maulucci of Covina, and Step-son Michael Keith of Stockton. He has a total of 15 grandchildren - Savannah, Garrett, Clint, Shane, Jonathan, Makaiah, Jaydin, Elizabeth, Morganne, Brayden, Travis, Matthew, Carly, Carissa, and Kevin. There are four Great-grandchildren - Evvie, Aurora, Logan, and Dylan, three Nieces - Katie, Denise, and Brenda, four Great nieces - Caitlin, Cassie, Allyson, and Alyssa, and a Great-great niece - Remington.
Bud was a truck driver by trade and worked for any companies for over 50 years. His first love was the Loyal Order of Moose. He held the highest degree, that of Pilgrim and of that he was very proud. He served on several ritual competitions teams for the Moose and the Moose Legion. He was a life member for the organization and belonged to several lodges, both in Northern and Southern California. He is a past state president of the California/Nevada Moose Association and has served on many state and local committees. He was also a bowler and loved the game of golf.
SERVICES:
A celebration of life will be held for Burhl on December 4, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Lodi Moose Family Center on Woodbridge Road in Acampo, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Moose Charities, 155 S. International Dr. Mooseheart, Illinois, 60539 in his name.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Harwood family.
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