Bud Ernest Prettyman
EMERY-Bud Ernest Prettyman, age 79, passed away Nov. 19, 2003 in Emery surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1924 in Gordon Creek to Ernest John and Rose Hazel Romjue Prettyman. He married Betty Lena Hanesen April 19, 1946 in Price, later solemnized in the Los Angeles LDS Temple.
His love of horses, music, dancing and hunting was exceeded only by his love for his family and his faith. Bud retired from the Utah Department of Transportation after 20 years. They served two missions for the LDS church in Gila, N.M.
Bud is survived by his wife Betty of Emery, children: Stella and Gail Johnson of Colorado, John and Gloria Prettyman of California, Ernest and Doris Prettyman of Carbonville, David and Kristy Prettyman of Wellington, Jody Mortensen of Emery and James and Charla Prettyman of Emery, 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister Pearl Wells. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral service was held Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. in the Emery LDS Chapel. Friends called Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Price and Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in Emery. Burial was in the Wellington Cemetery.