John William (J.W. "Bud") Hookom, 74, Evans, CO entered into peace June 6, 2008 at the Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern Colorado Inpatient Unit in Greeley. Born May 28, 1934 to Danial and Willimenia (Burnett) Hookom at Grover, CO. J.W. married Marlene Kneedler of Burlington, CO, September 5, 1955 in Raton, NM. To this union three daughters were born. J.W. "Bud" spent his working life on ranches across eastern Colorado raising and caring for cattle until he was disabled in an accident in 1985 after which he and Marlene moved to rural Evans. Bud will be remembered by family and friends for his love of a good horse that could put him right up on a steer, a loyal dog that would spend hours with the show cattle and a winning hand of stud poker. He had an intense pride in his daughters' successes and took great joy in his grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marlene of the home; daughters Melody Benjamin, Lakeside, NE; Julie McCaleb and husband Mike, Anton, CO; and Shannon Hookom, Evans, CO; brothers Donnie Hookom and wife Alice, Edmond, OK; Harry Hookom and wife Kathy, Bloomfield, NM; grandson, Rob Benjamin, Lakeside, NE; Rebekka, Layne and Lynde McCaleb, Anton, CO; and near-son Mike Geesen and wife Brenda, Deer Trail, CO. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Glenmere Park in Greeley. Memorials will be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern Colorado in J.W.'s name. They can be sent in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.