‘Buddy’ Vaughan III

  Erwin Karl Vaughan III, or best known as “Buddy,” passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Who he is survived by is a long list, much longer than we can publish, but here’s a start. He is survived by his parents, Bud and Sue Vaughan; sister and brother-in-law Randi Vaughan and Tim Coffelt; and his one and only favorite niece whom he absolutely adored, Kaylee Vis, and her dad, Wayne Vis; grandparents Gerrit and Marie Ten Kley; uncles and aunts Rick and Beth Strotz, Lynn and Val Ten Kley, Danny Ten Kley, Jack and Cheri Pefley; cousins Rich and Angela Strotz, Jason and Kari Kearney, Tyson Strotz, Estie and Joel Parris, Mackenzie and Phil Davidson, Angie and Clayton Fujii, Brett Pefley and Bartt Pefley; his ‘brother from another mother’ and best friend Scott Franks and wife Rhaine; brother in crime, fishing and anything outdoors Tom Reiberg; amazing employer but more importantly biggest fan Linda Weixelman; a true cowboy who always had his back, Donny Mallet; and his entire extended Beaver Meadows family, some who got the pleasure to work with him and others who were lucky enough to cross paths with him during their stay at the Beav.
  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bud and Darline Vaughan.
  Buddy was born on Oct. 19, 1974, and was raised in Everson, Washington, graduating from Mt. Baker High School in 1993. He absolutely loved the outdoors and was an icon “redneck.” At a young age he began working on a dairy farm milking and doing chores. After graduating from high school and working for T&T Recovery and Mt. Baker Roofing, he headed to Wyoming to be a ranch hand for a year. Following his best friend Scott, he moved to Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, and found his true home away from home at Beaver Meadow Resort.
  “Love you, kiddo! See you when we see you…”
  Please join us for a Celebration of Life potluck on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Vaughans’ residence at 6606 Goodwin Rd., Everson. Bring your favorite desert or sweet treat to share.
  Memorials may be made at any Peoples Bank branch in the name of Addy Manley for her college fund. Please share your memories of Buddy on-line at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.