Everett L. Budine, 80 of Walton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. He was at home following a long respiratory illness. His family was by his side.

Everett was always smiling, laughing, and joking around. He was a very happy and caring person. Everett was born in Walton, up Oxbow Hollow on Budine Hill, on June 29, 1925, the son of the late Everett N and Laura Baker Budine. On May 4, 1946, he married the former Wilburna Peterson at the First United Methodist Church, Walton.

Everett was a life long resident of Walton, employed by the NY State DOT, Breakstone's, Tweedie's Construction, and S.J. Bailey. After retirement, he worked with his son and daughter at ERA Real Estate, Walton. He really enjoyed working with the public. The job he enjoyed most and will be best remembered for is working at the gate of the Delaware County Fair. He always had a jovial greeting for all who entered, and told many amusing stories entertaining those who went through his gate.

Everett was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Walton. His church family was very important to him. He had a very strong faith in the Lord.

Everett was a charter member of the Walton Lions Club, charter member of the Western Square Dance Club, Sidney Moose, and the Oxbow Rod and Gun Club of Walton. Everett will truly be missed by all his friends and family for his smile, wonderful laugh, happy and caring spirit. He particulary enjoyed traveling and taking cruises with his wife, Wilburna.

Everett is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Wilburna; his son Randy L. Budine and his wife Debra of Oneonta; his daughter, Judy Lindsay, and her husband Phil of Walton, 2 loving grandchildren, Chad E. Jackson, and Michael R. Lindsay, a step-grandaughter, Jaime Croteau, and her husband, Tom; 2 great grandchildren, Zachary, and Dylan of Oklahoma; a sister, Rhetha Filer-Mauro of Trout Creek, 2 step brothers, David Carroll, Walton, and Robert Carroll, Oxford; severall nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at Walton Cemetery on Sunday, August 6, 2006, at 3:30 PM with the Rev. Mark Del Giudice, officiating. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions on Everett's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, and or the First United Methodist Church of Walton. Memorial contribution envelopes are available by contacting the funeral home.