Bud Squires, 87, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at his daughter's home in Salem, with his family by his side. He was born June 30, 1929 to James Syrus Squires and Alvera Elizebeth Strange. He was the middle of three boys. He grew up on the family farm, at Milk Creek in Tetonia, Idaho. They all had to work hard, and do their share to run the farm. They had to work in the spring planting and fall harvesting and couldn't go to school, but when they could then went to a one room school house near Tetonia. Later when their family purchased a farm north of Rexburg the boys got to attend school at Sugar City during the winter months. But they still had to work the farm at Tetonia all summer.

Bud served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, in the 198th Tank Division from January 1951 to February of 1953.

After returning from the war, 1953 Bud married Dixie Rose Ward from Rexburg. Together they had a daughter, Rose and later divorced in 1955.

He then married his wife of 54 years Winona Leola Webster, from Scott City, Kansas in 1956. Bud raised her daughter, Rochelle from her first marriage, and they had one daughter of their own, Bronwynn. Bud was a truck driver and also owned his own trucking business for several years. He started farming again on the Tetonia farm when his mother and brother passed away.

He enjoyed horses and in his spare time he taught his daughter to ride and care for horses.

He was passionate about restoring Model A cars and trucks. He found a 1929 Model A Roadster Coupe's rusty frame in a river bed and completely restored it into an excellent running car. He enjoyed buying and selling antiques cars, trucks and tractors. He loved giving all his grandchildren rides in his antique auto's. He enjoyed his grandchildren and was very actively involved with them, telling them funny stories and taking them to the farm in Tetonia. This was a highlight of their summers. He taught them all how to drive a standard shift. There was nothing Bud wouldn't do for his family. He taught us to work hard and help others. He left a legacy of love, generosity and kindness.

He is survived by his two children, Rose Mari Diment of Yacolt, Washington and Bronwynn (Kelly) Wasden of Salem, Idaho. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chantell Robles of Teton, Idaho and Daimon (Samantha) Robles of Drigg, Idaho as well as 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Jeannie Squires of Blackfoot, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alvera, his wife, Winona, his daughter, Rochelle Whittle, and his two brothers, Ray and Dean Squires.

Graveside services will be held 12:00 noon on Friday, September 16th at the Sugar City Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Heiner for his house calls and extra care, and to Alliance Hospice nursing staff for their kindness and excellent care.