William Charles Hewett
January 05, 1922 - February 10, 2016
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William Charles Hewett
January 05, 1922 - February 10, 2016
Obituary
Memorial Services for William (Bud) C. Hewett are scheduled for Friday, February 26th at 1:00PM at Moles Farewell Tributes-Greenacres (5700 NW Dr. Ferndale). Bud was 94 years old.
Bud was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 5, 1922 to William and Mary Hewett. He moved with his parents and sisters Fern (Foster), Shirley ( Moore) and Tonnie (Reitan) to Washington State in 1939. He was filled with adventure as husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, business man, and traveler.
Bud was the oldest of four children with three sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents , his wife and all of his siblings. He is survived by his children Pat Higman (Ernie) of Lynden, Mel Hewett of Ferndale, Bill Hewett (Teri) of Bellingham and Greg Hewett ( Neil) of Bellevue. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Bud and his wife Charmie were married in 1948 and celebrated 65 years of marriage a few days before Charmies’ death in 2013. They opened the Color Pot decorating store in Bellingham in 1953 and operated it for almost 40 years. (Their son Bill continues the family tradition to this day.) Previous to his store ownership, Bud worked for the city of Bellingham. He also served in the United States Air Force and fought in World War II in Europe. Bud was one of the oldest veterans in Whatcom County at the time of his death.
He retired in 1996 and spent many winters with Charmie in Arizona, where he continued to play golf and tennis well past the time most men would be content sitting in their recliner. Bud was an avid and formidable card player; in fact, he skunked his grandson Bill at crib just a few days before his death. He also enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and children.
Bud touched the lives of many with his generosity, sense of humor, and great story telling. He will be dearly missed by many and remembered fondly by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bud’s name to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: February 26, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park And Event CenterFerndale
- Location: 5700 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) 38-4-3401
9 responses to William Charles Hewett
Nancy Grinstead says:
February 10, 2016
I remember Bud had the best stories, and when I was little he had a “real life” fancy slot machine that I was totally in ahh about. Both Bud and Charmie will be missed..
Steve and Debbie (Todahl)Paxton says:
February 10, 2016
I am writing for Marlyn and Mary Todahl and family,We are so sad to hear the passing of Bud, my folks loved playing cards with them so many years ago, us kids had fun playing together across the road and out to birch bay a couple times to visit, good memories.
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you all and your families.
May all of your memories help you get through these rough time.
Grace Pipes says:
February 10, 2016
My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. I’m so glad that Buddy and I had the opportunity to meet Bud and Charmie when we visited Dave and Nita in 1994. Bud and Charmie entertained us in their home at that time, and we have exchanged Christmas greetings with them.
Grace Pipes
Dave and Nita Grinstead says:
February 10, 2016
What does one say about someone they have known so long and had so many memories connected with … from Dave cutting Christmas trees with him way back when, hosting a wedding reception for us, many trips including a highlited one of his while they were visiting us in Germany – the trip to Normandy in France to revisit where he found the record of his landing in one of the bunkers which had become a museum. He will surely be missed!
Terry O'Toole-Fischer says:
February 10, 2016
My sister, Sandy, and I were just discussing taking a trip to Bellingham to visit our Uncle Bud just days before we heard of his passing. I’m really sorry we never got to say our goodbyes to him. My mom, Shirley, really looked up to her older brother and she knew he would always be there for her. I’m sure that Uncle Bud is happy to be reunited with his beloved Charme once again. My prayers go out to his family and friends in their time of grief and hope they find comfort in all the special memories he leaves behind.