Bud Blatnick

Ronald Dale (Bud) Blatnick, peacefully passed away in his sleep February 4, 2017. He was born May 4, 1934 to John and Anna (Irene) Blatnick in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was a dependable and hardworking guy. He served in the Army for 5 years; from 1958-1963. He worked for 35 years at Jordan Meat and was the original “Bud the Bartender” in many clubs and lounges in the Salt Lake area. He retired from Club 48 and he was a pace maker donor.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Eileen Ferre Blatnick; son, Butch (Kayla) Blatnick; daughter, Terrie (David) Atwood; extra kids, Steven Ferre and Jeff (Mary) Ferre; brother, Jack Blatnick; sisters, Carolyn Debenham, Marilyn (Bill) Doyle and Dolly Blatnick; grandchildren, Angie Gourley, Cassie Yocom, Elissia Blake, Bryndie (Joey) Jones, J.D., Lexi, Brooke and Bridger Ferre, and many more grand and great-grandchildren with a new one coming this September. He also had many beloved nieces, nephews and special friends, Kim Bench and Fran Jordan, Elsie Medina and family, Jerry and Linda Hellewell, Al and Penny Cole, Earl and Trish LeChance.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Randy; brother, Dick; sisters, Arlene Blatnick, Babs (Barc also deceased) Emery, Betty (Julian also deceased) Maestas and brother-in-law, Lyle Debenham.

His love for life and amazing attitude will be missed by all but carried on in all of his family. May there be card games and slot machines in heaven!

Bud’s wish was to be cremated. A casual celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Sunset 9th Ward Chapel, 1560 South 1100 West, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.