Robert Lee Breeding

Robert L. "Bud" Breeding, 84, Twin Falls, passed away on June 3, 2015. He was born on May 1, 1931 in Milner, Idaho to J.R. and Mary (Heacock) Breeding. He graduated from Murtaugh High School in 1949. After high school, Bud joined the United States Navy and served as a Seabee until being honorably discharged in 1955. On June 6, 1959, Bud married the love of his life, Kleta Masters. In his own words; "The very best thing I did my whole life" After his service in the Navy, Bud, purchased a farm and later went to work at the Bean Growers Warehouse in Milner as a manager before being transferred to Twin Falls. He later worked at Pacific Supply/Cenix until 1982, when he became a Farmer Insurance agent, he worked there until his "retirement" in 2006. Bud continued to stay busy, from 2009-2010, he worked for the U.S. Census bureau as a crew leader, he then started a landscaping business working for Sid Lezamiz. Bud was always in management or a leadership position his whole life. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Frances Keele; and a daughter, J.D. Poulton. He is survived by his wife, Kleta; his children, Jodie (Kelly) Tesch, and Jeanette Olsen; his grandchildren, Brandon Tesch, Jaci Walker, Shani Hudspeth, Kara Olsen, and Morgan Olsen; and 4 great grandchildren. Additionally, Bud is survived by his brothers; Glen (Sadie) Breeding and Ralph (Pat) Breeding. A Celebration of Bud's Life will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home. Pastor Greg Fadness will be officiating. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to St. Luke's Hospice, Comfort Keepers and Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home for their gracious care for Bud. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be given to the Relay for Life and/or St. Luke's Hospice. Online condolences can be submitted to www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.