Obituary. Horace Smith "Bud" Knowlton was born on June 23, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Horace John Knowlton and Agnes Smith, the third of seven children. Bud graduated from East High School in 1947, University of Utah (B.S.) in 1953, and Northwestern University (DDS) in 1957. Bud practiced as a dentist for 54 years, retiring in 2011.
Bud was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 4, 1937, by his father, continuing in the Priesthood as a
Deacon, Teacher, Priest, and Elder, before serving as a missionary in the
Eastern States Mission from 1950-1952. Following his mission, Bud continued
to serve in various capacities and was ordained as a High Priest in 1963. Bud
remained faithful to his testimony of Jesus Christ and the Restored Gospel
throughout his life.
In high school, Bud joined the ROTC and continued through his University
career. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1953 and as a First
Lieutenant in the Air Force in 1957. He resigned with Honorable Discharge in
1961 and remained with the active reserves until his Honorable Discharge in
1972 at the rank of Captain.
Bud married Fay Harris in 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married
for 41 years, and had six children and 21 grandchildren.
Bud and Patti Lystrup were married in 2002 and then sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 2003.
Bud was active in swimming throughout his life, coaching, and swimming
competitively. Bud lettered at University in swimming, primarily the
backstroke. Bud was an incredibly accomplished swimmer, winning events
into his 80s.
Bud was also active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Scoutmaster for 22 years. During that time 106 young men earned their Eagle Scout award. In 1984, Bud was awarded the "Silver Beaver" award for Distinguished Service to Youth.
Another of Bud's passions was travel. Over the years he has traversed the
globe with Patti, frequently on cruises. His favorite place to visit was Hawaii.
He was a frugal man of simple pleasures, who loved sharing stories about his
life and his ancestors. He was extremely dedicated to the memory of his
grandfather Joseph F Smith, with whom he shares the date of their passing.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Lynda (David) Shewell.
He is survived by his children; Lori (Clint) Todd, David (Deanna) Knowlton,
Denise (Bart) Summerhays, Brett and Bryan Knowlton, 21 grandchildren and
32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
at the Westland 8th Ward Building, 7115 South 3200 West, West Jordan,
Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. prior to the services.
Bud was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 4, 1937, by his father, continuing in the Priesthood as a
Deacon, Teacher, Priest, and Elder, before serving as a missionary in the
Eastern States Mission from 1950-1952. Following his mission, Bud continued
to serve in various capacities and was ordained as a High Priest in 1963. Bud
remained faithful to his testimony of Jesus Christ and the Restored Gospel
throughout his life.
In high school, Bud joined the ROTC and continued through his University
career. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1953 and as a First
Lieutenant in the Air Force in 1957. He resigned with Honorable Discharge in
1961 and remained with the active reserves until his Honorable Discharge in
1972 at the rank of Captain.
Bud married Fay Harris in 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married
for 41 years, and had six children and 21 grandchildren.
Bud and Patti Lystrup were married in 2002 and then sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 2003.
Bud was active in swimming throughout his life, coaching, and swimming
competitively. Bud lettered at University in swimming, primarily the
backstroke. Bud was an incredibly accomplished swimmer, winning events
into his 80s.
Bud was also active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Scoutmaster for 22 years. During that time 106 young men earned their Eagle Scout award. In 1984, Bud was awarded the "Silver Beaver" award for Distinguished Service to Youth.
Another of Bud's passions was travel. Over the years he has traversed the
globe with Patti, frequently on cruises. His favorite place to visit was Hawaii.
He was a frugal man of simple pleasures, who loved sharing stories about his
life and his ancestors. He was extremely dedicated to the memory of his
grandfather Joseph F Smith, with whom he shares the date of their passing.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Lynda (David) Shewell.
He is survived by his children; Lori (Clint) Todd, David (Deanna) Knowlton,
Denise (Bart) Summerhays, Brett and Bryan Knowlton, 21 grandchildren and
32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
at the Westland 8th Ward Building, 7115 South 3200 West, West Jordan,
Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. prior to the services.
Obituary. Horace Smith "Bud" Knowlton was born on June 23, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Horace John Knowlton and Agnes Smith, the third of seven children. Bud graduated from East High School in 1947, University of Utah (B.S.) in 1953, and Northwestern University (DDS) in 1957. Bud practiced as a dentist for 54 years, retiring in 2011.
Bud was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 4, 1937, by his father, continuing in the Priesthood as a
Deacon, Teacher, Priest, and Elder, before serving as a missionary in the
Eastern States Mission from 1950-1952. Following his mission, Bud continued
to serve in various capacities and was ordained as a High Priest in 1963. Bud
remained faithful to his testimony of Jesus Christ and the Restored Gospel
throughout his life.
In high school, Bud joined the ROTC and continued through his University
career. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1953 and as a First
Lieutenant in the Air Force in 1957. He resigned with Honorable Discharge in
1961 and remained with the active reserves until his Honorable Discharge in
1972 at the rank of Captain.
Bud married Fay Harris in 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married
for 41 years, and had six children and 21 grandchildren.
Bud and Patti Lystrup were married in 2002 and then sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 2003.
Bud was active in swimming throughout his life, coaching, and swimming
competitively. Bud lettered at University in swimming, primarily the
backstroke. Bud was an incredibly accomplished swimmer, winning events
into his 80s.
Bud was also active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Scoutmaster for 22 years. During that time 106 young men earned their Eagle Scout award. In 1984, Bud was awarded the "Silver Beaver" award for Distinguished Service to Youth.
Another of Bud's passions was travel. Over the years he has traversed the
globe with Patti, frequently on cruises. His favorite place to visit was Hawaii.
He was a frugal man of simple pleasures, who loved sharing stories about his
life and his ancestors. He was extremely dedicated to the memory of his
grandfather Joseph F Smith, with whom he shares the date of their passing.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Lynda (David) Shewell.
He is survived by his children; Lori (Clint) Todd, David (Deanna) Knowlton,
Denise (Bart) Summerhays, Brett and Bryan Knowlton, 21 grandchildren and
32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
at the Westland 8th Ward Building, 7115 South 3200 West, West Jordan,
Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. prior to the services.
Bud was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 4, 1937, by his father, continuing in the Priesthood as a
Deacon, Teacher, Priest, and Elder, before serving as a missionary in the
Eastern States Mission from 1950-1952. Following his mission, Bud continued
to serve in various capacities and was ordained as a High Priest in 1963. Bud
remained faithful to his testimony of Jesus Christ and the Restored Gospel
throughout his life.
In high school, Bud joined the ROTC and continued through his University
career. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1953 and as a First
Lieutenant in the Air Force in 1957. He resigned with Honorable Discharge in
1961 and remained with the active reserves until his Honorable Discharge in
1972 at the rank of Captain.
Bud married Fay Harris in 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married
for 41 years, and had six children and 21 grandchildren.
Bud and Patti Lystrup were married in 2002 and then sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 2003.
Bud was active in swimming throughout his life, coaching, and swimming
competitively. Bud lettered at University in swimming, primarily the
backstroke. Bud was an incredibly accomplished swimmer, winning events
into his 80s.
Bud was also active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Scoutmaster for 22 years. During that time 106 young men earned their Eagle Scout award. In 1984, Bud was awarded the "Silver Beaver" award for Distinguished Service to Youth.
Another of Bud's passions was travel. Over the years he has traversed the
globe with Patti, frequently on cruises. His favorite place to visit was Hawaii.
He was a frugal man of simple pleasures, who loved sharing stories about his
life and his ancestors. He was extremely dedicated to the memory of his
grandfather Joseph F Smith, with whom he shares the date of their passing.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Lynda (David) Shewell.
He is survived by his children; Lori (Clint) Todd, David (Deanna) Knowlton,
Denise (Bart) Summerhays, Brett and Bryan Knowlton, 21 grandchildren and
32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
at the Westland 8th Ward Building, 7115 South 3200 West, West Jordan,
Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. prior to the services.
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