Grandpa Bud

Grandpa Bud loved life! We spent many years as a family going to Lake Havasu or Lake Powell boating and water skiing. Bud loved being on the water, flying the skies in his airplane, off-roading in his jeep, hiking around his land, and exploring all kinds new places.

Sadly on November 30th at 12:30 pm, he passed away after many years with Alzeheimer's Disease. He was pain-free and at peace when he died under the care of hospice. He had many visitors in his last days and hours including his son Ron, his grandchildren and their wives, Jay and Heidi, Brian and Patience, Dan and myself, both of his ex-wives and a few friends. He was truly loved by so many people. There will be a service for him the 29th of December when his daughter Beverly and his son David and his family, wife Patti, their children Jenna and Scott can arrive in California. Stacie Pedersen, another of his beloved grandchildren and her fiancé will also be able to attend flying in from Florida. His ashes will be scattered on his land overlooking his home and hiking trails.

We all have fond memories and it is indeed a sad time for our family. He was a man who had an amazing work ethic. He worked hard and played hard. His best times were spent with members of his family in the outdoors.

This water skiing picture was taken at Lake Powell when he was 71. He could still glide across the water on one ski! This was a special trip when he could be with 3 of his 4 adult children and one of his grandchildren.

We are comforted to know that he was a believer in God and eternal salvation and that we will see him again one day. He has shed his sickly, worldly body and is now resting in peace.