Maurice Lewis "Bud" Campbell

“No man ever stands so straight as when he stoops to help a boy.”

~Knights of Pythagoras

Maurice Lewis “Bud” Campbell, 78, passed away Jul 30, 2015 in Murray, Utah due to complications from cancer.

Born Aug 24, 1936 to Maurice James and Sarah Dorothy Christensen Campbell in Grass Valley, CA. He married Karen Martin on Aug 8, 1962. He later married Loa Mecham Schelin on Jan 12, 1994.

In 1960, Bud graduated with a degree in education from Brigham Young University. In 1998, he retired after 38 years as an educator in Murray School District where he coached football, basketball, and baseball. He was proud that his teams brought home numerous trophies including District and State Championships. He also influenced Utah High School athletics through his work with the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (UIAAA). In December 2015, he will be inducted into the National Athletic Director's Hall of Fame, the highest honor achieved in the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). Through his service on UIAAA and NIAAA committees, he also formed lifelong friendships with wonderful colleagues.

Bud was also involved in civic activities, including the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), where he served as a scoutmaster for over 30 years. He loved the opportunity to work with young men to help them become great men. During his years as a scoutmaster, he assisted numerous young men, and their mothers, to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. One of his fondest memories was a court of honor during which twelve of his scouts received their Eagle Scout Awards. In 1997, 1981, and 1985, he led troops from the Great Salt Lake Council to National Scout Jamborees. In 1986, he served as commissioner for troops from the Great Salt Lake Council attending the World Jamboree in Alberta, Canada. His dedication and service to the BSA was recognized with the Silver Beaver Award.

In his spare time, Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, and traveling with family and friends.

No fishing trip was complete without Ding Dongs, Twizzlers, soda pop, and a good fishing story. He spent many hours in his little red boat creating lasting memories.

Bud was preceded in death by his angel wife, Loa, and by his parents. He is survived by his children Jim (Judith) Campbell, Kay (Kent) Ellett, Tom (Kim) Campbell; 18 grandchildren; and by his sister, Margaret Jones. He is also survived by his loving and faithful dogs, Mollie and Nellie.

The family would like to thank the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Cascades at Riverwalk Rehabilitation Center, and Canyon Hospice for the kind and loving care provided to our father.

Services will be held Saturday, Aug 8, 2015, 1 pm, Little Cottonwood 16th Ward, 6350 S. Rodeo Lane, Murray, UT where friends and family may call two hours prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.