Bud McLinden
V. L. "Bud" McLinden, 87, died Dec. 22, 2002, at Marion Manor Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
He was a well known Marion County rancher.
Born April 1, 1915, at Cedar Point, he was the son of the late John J. and Katherine (Flueler) McLinden.
He was married to Roseva Melson on April 8, 1940, at Florence. She survives at the home.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Church of Holy Family Parish, the Knights of Columbus, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Quarter Horse Association, and was a founding member of Cottonwood Valley Saddle Horse Association.
Survivors include his wife, Roseva; son Richard L. "Dick" McLinden, Marion; sister, Lucille C. McLinden of Denver, Colo.; two grandchildren, Charles "Chuck" McLinden of Marion and Susan C. Morton of Olathe; and four great-grandchildren.
Father Steve Gronert officiated at services held Thursday at St. Patrick Church in Florence with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, there.
Memorial funds have been established in his name with the parish, the church, American Cancer Society, and Flint Hills Girl Scout Council.
