Obituary: Harley “Bud” Earl

Harley “Bud” Earl 

Harley “Bud” Earl passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021, with family by his side at Mid-Columbia Medical Center of The Dalles, Oregon. He was 78 years of age at the time of his passing. 

Bud started life in Florence, Oregon with his parents and sister, he grew up fishing, digging clams and exploring the sand dunes until he graduated high school.  He then attended Oregon College of Education (OCE) in Monmouth, Oregon earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.  After college Bud became a Math (and occasionally, Geology) teacher, working his entire career as an educator at The Dalles High School.

Bud played a lot of pinochle with friends and family.  He was especially fond of the fact that his granddaughter liked the game as much as he did.  He also enjoyed whitewater rafting and driving his ’43 Willys Jeep, which he resorted with the help of a good friend and former colleague.  Bud was an avid fisherman throughout his life, from the rivers and lakes of the Pacific Northwest to Alaska he was always ready to drop a line in the water.  Preparing tax returns as an annual volunteer at the Senior Center brought him a lot of satisfaction.  He was truly a teacher at heart.  Every family vacation or road trip had an educational element; primary themes were usually the flora, fauna and geology of Oregon.

Bud is survived by his wife of 47 years, his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

According to Bud’s wishes, there will be no service and no memorial at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  

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