Jeff D. Lauderdale

Jeff D. Lauderdale, 71, of Casa Grande died Dec. 19, 2008 at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center.


A private service was planned.

Mr. Lauderdale was born in Winslow and was a son of Jeff and Agnes Lauderdale. He was manager of Casa Verde Estates and enjoyed golf. He lived 34 years in Montana, where he was an educator, mayor and businessman, before moving back to the state of his birth.

Survivors include his wife, Christi; two daughters, Ray Lynn Lauderdale of Helena, Mont., and Erin Buhl of Austin, Texas; a son, Britt Buhl of Elko, Nev.; a brother, Pat Lauderdale of Gila Bend; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Hardebeck.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society's food bank, 405 E. Second St., Casa Grande, AZ 85222.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.