The Newton Family Patriarch passes away at the age of 89.Frederick “Bud” Newton passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023, after reaching the age of 89 years old. After being surrounded by his family, he died peacefully with his wife Joyce by his side. Bud was born February 2, 1934, in Tucson, AZ to Mary Knickerbocker Newton and Frederick Leroy Newton. Later he and his sister Patsy moved to Onalaska, WA with their father and stepmother Elsie. Frederick Newton After graduating high school, he served in the Army and quickly moved into building his logging empire. Bud spent years as a Boy Scout leader, and enjoyed boating, but his favorite thing was being in the woods, and all things related to logging.In 1982, he married the love of his life, Joyce. Over forty inseparable years together and a blended family, their home became a favorite place for their eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.They spent their time building a logging legacy and a home where family loved to gather. Frederick Newton At a very young age, and coming from humble beginnings, he learned independence. He was resourceful and developed great perseverance to support himself and his sister. As his life progressed those skills learned under harsh conditions yielded a man of greatness. They say hard times create strong men and Bud Newton was no exception.He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all, a man who would give his shirt to someone in need. He was a provider, who always took care of his family and did the best he could to teach and guide them.A man who always called his own shots, even until the very end, he was steadfast.Bud was a strong, proud, and good man with an unmatched work ethic, and refusal to let his physicality stop him from doing what he wanted to do. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Patsy and brother Mike. He and Joyce faced the loss of daughter Teresa Dillon and grandson Ryan Daily.Bud Newton is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Newton; children, Gary and Deanna Newton, Kelly Newton and James Myers, Nola Penna and Leona Penna as well as eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family, colleagues, and friends that knew him as Bud, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Buddy, or the Ironman.Joyce and family would like to thank the staff at Sutter Coast Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. The family extends special thanks and love to Shellie Babich for years of attentive, respectful medical care and friendship.Composed with love by granddaughter Kallie Newton Ray To plant a tree in memory of Frederick Newton as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });