Bud Phipps

Verlyn “Bud” Phipps age 85 of Alexandria died on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:30AM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. A sharing of memories will be held for one hour after Bud’s memorial service. Memorials are preferred to the Hospice of Douglas County. Verlyn “Bud” Phipps was born on January 15, 1930 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the son of Clyde and Irma (Alley) Phipps. He was raised in Verdi, MN where he attended school before enlisting into the United States Army in 1948. After the service he lived in Minneapolis where he met Lillian Walters. They were united in marriage on March 28, 1954 in St. Cloud, MN. They had two children Lea and Kevin and raised them in Minneapolis. Bud drove truck and made deliveries of pop and beer to convenience stores. He also worked for Superior Plating before managing gas stations in the Minneapolis area. Bud moved to Alexandria in 1977 where he again managed a gas station and drove truck for Heartland Industries. He later drove taxi for Alex Cab a few years. Bud married Marilyn Asleson in 1983. They lived in Alexandria and enjoyed their friends at the VFW and Eagles Club. Bud liked to play cards, cribbage, camping and fishing. He also was an active member of the Lake Region Pioneer Threshing shows for many years. Bud was active in the VFW with their many activities and was always ready to socialize with anyone. Bud will forever be remembered for his favorite saying “Your #1”. Bud died on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his residence in Alexandria at the age of 85 years old. He is survived by his daughter Lea (friend Dave Osborne) Krueger of Fairbault; sons Kevin (Diane) Phipps of Kilkenny, Gary (Pat) Asleson of Grand River, IA, and Tom (Ethel) Asleson of Fergus Falls, son-in-law Les Holte of Dalton; 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, daughters Cheryl Holte and Gail Jennissen, wife Marilyn Phipps, brothers Glenn Phipps, and Neil Phipps, and sister Alta Reynolds.

Bud Phipps

January 15, 1930 - March 25, 2015