John 'Bud' Lawrence Travis, 80

John “Bud” Lawrence Travis, 80, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away June 26, 2021, at his home in Osburn. He was born May 21, 1941, in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. Bud was the son of John and Gladys (Webb) Travis.

Bud moved to the Silver Valley from California when he was just a young teen.

Bud married Uarda Irene Miller on Feb. 18, 1962, in Burke, Idaho. Uarda passed away in 2013.

Bud had first worked at the Sunshine Mining Company; he later served as a supervisor at the Lucky Friday Mill of the Hecla Mining Company for 50-plus years.

Bud was a member of the Church of God in Wallace, Idaho, and had served as an adult Sunday School teacher and a Pastor’s Assistant. He also served as a chaplain for the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office jail for many years.

Bud played many instruments including guitar, organ, piano and the fiddle. In younger years, he played in a band with his brothers — they had performed at the Snake Pit and many other venues. Bud also performed music at many churches and performed weddings. Also in earlier years, Bud enjoyed motorcycles. Uarda and Bud would enjoy many bike trips together.

Bud is survived by one daughter, Loretta Travis of Osburn, Idaho; one son, Dan Travis of Osburn; five grandchildren, Alesha, Jessica, Anthony, Dusty and Starla; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda Miller of Redding, Calif.; one brother, Reggie Travis of Wallace and sister-in-law Linda Travis of Osburn. Bud is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Uarda; one son, Carl Travis; one daughter, Christy Sawyer; one grandson, Brandon Thor; one great-grandson, Lennox Thor; four sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2021, at the Church of God in Wallace, with Pastor Bob Sharp officiating. Interment will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. A reception and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Gene Day Park in Osburn at 3 p.m.; this is a potluck and everyone is invited.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the Church of God, 60286 Silver Valley Road, Wallace, ID 83873.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, Idaho, is entrusted with services. You may share your memories of Bud with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.