Louis “Bud” William Albers
Louis “Bud” William Albers was born November 6, 1922 in Oroville, Ca to Louis and Edna Albers. He spent his childhood in Biggs, Ca. He joined the US Navy in Nov 1941, and spent 10 years in the military. He was an aircraft mechanic in WWII and the Korean War. He was initially assigned to the USS Saratoga which was badly damaged by a submarine torpedo. He was then transferred to the USS Lexington which was sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea off of Australia on May 8th, 1942. Then he was transferred to the USS Enterprise which was the most decorated aircraft carrier of WWII.
Bud met and married his life long partner Martha in 1942. Bud was engaged to another woman but Martha stole his heart at a decommissioning party of the USS Lexington. The two of them celebrated their 72nd anniversary in August 2014.
After his military career he continued on with his love for mechanics. He was an automotive mechanic for over 50 years. He had his own business in Litchfield, Ca. His customers admired and appreciated the work he did for them. Some of his hobbies were fishing, hunting and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children very much.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother. Bud is survived by his loving wife Martha Albers; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Jim Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Patty Albers; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Crystal Albers; 7 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Bud was a longtime resident of Lassen County. He had a good long life. He will be surely missed by many that knew him.
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