Lavon Henry (Bud) Herzog passed away peacefully on August 3, 2006, at his home in Logan, Utah.

Bud was born December 30, 1922, in Geneva, Idaho, the second son of Henry Charles Herzog and Olga Yost. The family moved to Cache Valley the following year and Bud was raised in Logan. He was educated in the Logan School District and after graduating from Logan High School in 1941, Bud was called to serve in the US Army from 1942-1946, during World War II.

He married Dawn Abel on July 7, 1948 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. They had 58 years of happiness together. Bud attended Utah State University and received his B.S. degree in 1950, and a MS degree in Industrial Psychology in 1962. He was employed at the Utah State Employment Service for 20 Years. He then worked at U.S.U. until his retirement in 1984.

Bud faithfully served his country and community, and held many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the most rewarding was the 11 years he served as an officiator in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He loved to fish, play racquet ball, as well as watch the sports at U.S.U. and Logan High. He was time-keeper for Logan High basketball for over 40 years.

Bud is survived by his wife, Dawn, and daughters LeeAnn (Bud) Fackrell , Shauna Herzog, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Valaine Jessop, and Beverly Israelsen, and a brother Kay Herzog. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, August 7, 2006 in the Logan 10th L.D.S. Meetinghouse, 792 North 500 East. Friends may visit the family at the Allen Hall Mortuary on Sunday, August 6, 2006, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral . Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family by going to Allen Mortuaries.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Alpine Hospice for the kind and loving service they have given Bud during his long illness.