Aaron "Bud" Hirschel

Aaron "Bud" Hirschel was born January 4, 1932 in his grandparents home near Tekoa, Wa. and went to be with the Lord February 5, 2013 in his home near Stratford, Wa. We thank Dr. Julie Smith and the entire staff in the Oncology Department at Moses Lake Clinic for their care these past 3 and 1/2 years. He lived a full life as a farmer and mechanic for John Deere dealers in Coulee City and Quincy.

At an early age he acknowledged that he was a sinner and turned to God...Romans 3:23. He believed in Jesus and his death for him on the cross...Acts 16:31.Confessing Christ as Lord and savior...Romans 10: 9-10, he endeavored to live his life according to the Bible. He had the hope of a home in eternity...John 14: 2, and he is living that promise now.

 His parents Elmer and Florence (Liebing) Hirschel, son Dean preceded  him.

Left behind are Wife of 53 years, Judy; Children: Charlene (Jim) Pinks, Melaine (Sandy) Pearce, Evan (Denise) Hirschel, Leland (Katherine) Hirschel, Helen (Mike) Pugh, and Grandchildren: Jason, Adam, Tim, Gabriella, and Daniel Hirschel, Brandon Melvin, and Nathan and Tanner Pugh; Sister: Pauline (George) Keno; and like a Brother, Harvey (Kathy) Bohnet, and many more.

Memorial services will be held February 16, at 1:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 4th and Division, Soap Lake, Wa. Donations may be made to the Church building fund, or charity of your choice.

Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata.