Albion Budney Obituary

Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Ret., Albion W. Budney died on Sunday, November 13, 2011. He was born to Boleslaw (William) and Martina (Martha) Budney in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on July 28, 1930. He loved golfing and fishing. He was married to Kinuko (Kay Ann) Adachi in Orio, Japan on April 19, 1953. He served in the United States Air Force for 26 years from August 1950 to August 1976 when he was medically retired for combat related injuries. During this time, he was awarded 37 Foreign and American decorations including 9 battle stars. He graduated cum laude from the University of Colorado with bachelor's degrees in history and psychology. He received his master's degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. He later attended Sam Houston State University and was board certified and licensed as an Associate by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. He retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where he held the position of Chief of Staff for psychological diagnostic and testing services for the Texas state prison system. He is survived by two sons: William and Albion Jr. of Colorado Springs; and one daughter: Karen DeMarsche of Catalina Island, California. He is also survived by two sisters: Edna Kolberg of Elgin, Illinois and Vernice Kinsinger of Springfield, Missouri. The joys of his life were his three grandchildren: Caitlyn, Sarah, and Albion Brenden Budney. His parents, four sisters and a twin brother, Ervin, preceded him in death. A Visitation will be from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011 with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. all at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927 North Logan Avenue. A reception will follow the service at the church. Inurnment will take place Monday, November 21, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Old Glory Columbarium with full military honors. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.