Elton Arnold "Bud" Marchant (deceased)
MARCHANT, Elton A. "Bud", born March 25,
1944 in Hawaii, passed away April 23, 2009 at the VA Hospice in Tucson.
Survived by his beloved dog, Sandy; sister, Sally (Tom); nieces,
Celeste and Cheryl; nephew, Michael (Jenny); 16 great-nieces and
nephews and the Hooters girls on Ina Road. Bud was an Army Veteran and
Trucker recently through CTI via HDS.
HDS Truck Driving Institute is in a rural site not far from Tucson,
AZ. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students
at HDS Truck Driving Institute earn degrees up to the Certificate.
HDS Truck Driving Institute
6251 S. Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85706
http://www.hdsdrivers.com
CTI has evolved from the small local hauling business
started in 1930 by the Gibbons family in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to
1997, the company operated as Cement Transporters, Inc. when several
family businesses were consolidated under the CTI logo.
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April 25, 2009
From the Family:
Uncle Buddy drove to Phoenix in late March to meet the family for lunch
at Bill Johnson’s Big Apple where we celebrated his 65th birthday. He
returned to Tucson early because he was not feeling well. Three days
later he was in a accident with his truck and three days after that
suffered a fall which led to an ambulance ride to the VA Hospital in
Tucson.
He spent a over a week in ICU during which he was in a Medically
induced coma due to asthma, extremely high blood sugar, and then had
kidney failure leading to dialysis. He appeared to be rebounding and
was transferred to a step down unit until he had a severe bleeding
episode. He was given almost 30 pints of blood, multiple blood
products, and volumes of IV fluids and medication. A 4cm ulcer was then
discovered, as he had childhood history of ulcers. Surgical options
were presented to him and the family which included removal of portions
of the stomach and transverse colon resulting in a colostomy bag and
near daily dialysis along with being in a wheel chair and nursing home
for the remainder of his life. Anyone who knows “Bud” would understand
why he said “HELL NO” to those options and refused the surgery. Tough
though it may be, we chose to honor and respect those wishes.
My mother (sister Sally from Phoenix) and I (niece Celeste from San
Diego) were with him in ICU and hospice around the clock at his bedside
talking, feeding, supporting and just “being” with him. My dad went
back and forth from Phoenix, working and caring for their three dogs
and my cat. Dan and Ann, very good friends, visited Uncle Buddy
spending an entire day in ICU and bringing awesome Chinese food to
nurture the family which was all very much appreciated.
A donation of his remains to Life Legacy was made which will further
medical studies and help save lives which will be followed by
cremation. There will be no official service, however a memorial &
luncheon will be held in Phoenix on Sunday, 26th April, 2009 at 2pm.
Though it is short notice, anyone wishing to attend can leave a number
or email and we will contact you ASAP.
While we are profoundly saddened by this loss and will miss Uncle Buddy
very much, we are comforted by the fact that he was aware of his
circumstances, made a clear choice and left this earth the strong stalk
he was since the time he was born. He also received the “Right of
Passage” (last rights) from Father David whom called in all the Arch
Angels for him. The care and treatment he received by the VA doctors,
nurses and entire staff was, with few exceptions, very caring, and
supportive. The hospice staff took great care of him and the family -
they fell in love with his dog Sandy and even offered to adopt her
should the need arise.
We are deeply grateful to Gene, who has not only been the landlord, but
has been a friend and confidant for almost two decades. He has also
been delivering food to the family during these difficult days. We
count him among one of the Angels God has put on earth who gave the
gift of love to our loved one. Thank you Gene.
We will respond to anyone who wishes to communicate with the family if
you leave contact info. on this site.
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Love and prayers to all,
Sally (Tom), and Celeste
~
Marchant Family,
Phoenix, Arizona