Vernard L. "Bud" Rayburn

Mr. Vernard L. "Bud" Rayburn, 84, of Burlington died at 1:45 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born November 14, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois, he was the son of Roy and Vivian Rayburn. He married Clara Stamper. Mr. Rayburn was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was past commander of V.F.W. Post 9162 of West Burlington. He was an auto mechanic working at various places including Thomas Motors and NAPA Auto Parts. Mr. Rayburn loved to fish, go to the casino, his pets, "Chloe" and spending time with his family. When his daughter was a Girl Scout leader, he supported her troop as their chaperone and chauffeur and was named the first honorary Girl Scout. He also helped raise several of his grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife, Clara Rayburn of Burlington; four daughters, Betty (Mark) Thomson of Dodgeville, and Sadie Pendell, Mary Johnson and Regina Magnuson all of Burlington; and one son, Roy (Sharon) Rayburn of LaHarpe, Illinois; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. The funeral service for Mr. Rayburn will be 2:30 p.m. Monday...[more]

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anuary 20th, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Kirk Bennett officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be in North Walker Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A memorial has been established.