Reed Budge

Reed William Budge (January 7, 1921 – August 7, 1987) was an American politician and rancher. He was a member of the Idaho Senate, for a time serving as President pro tempore.

Early life and education Budge was born on January 7, 1921 in Logan, Utah, to Thomas B. and Duella A. Budge. He was a relative of former U.S. congressman Hamer H. Budge and Idaho Supreme Court justice Alfred Budge. Budge graduated from Utah State University in 1946 and attended University of Chicago Medical School. During his time in the state senate for the 32nd district, Budge served as Chairman of the Transportation committee and sat on the Health, Environment, Education and Welfare committees. He retired from the senate in 1986.

Personal life Budge married Gwen Steffensen in 1943 and had five children, Reed Douglas, Linda Duella, Randall Christian, Brian William, and Suzanne. Budge died on August 7, 1987, aged 66, at his home in Soda Springs, from an aneurysm.