Buford Ireland

Samuel "Buford" Ireland, 34, of Caldwell, formerly of Mountain Home, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.

A private family burial was held at Mountain View Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. at Mountain Home Elks Lodge. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Buford was born in Mountain Home, July 6, 1978, to Walt and Debra Ireland.

He grew up playing baseball, rodeoing, and hunting. He was an avid team roper and hunter.

Buford's joy in life were his three kids. He attended every sporting event they were in. However, he enjoyed all kids.

He is survived by his wife, Paige, son Wes, stepdaughter Bailey, stepson Judd, mom Deb Ireland, brother Jake Ireland and his wife, Lori, nephew Jeb, grandparents Elmer and Barb Ireland, numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Buford was preceded in death by father Walt Ireland, cousin Scotty Arrizabalaga, grandparents Everett and Muriel Pierce and uncle Sam Pierce.

Donations in Buford's memory can be sent to 196 NE Ake Dr., Mountain Home, ID 83647. All donations will be put in a college fund for the kids.