Uncle Bud,

You were and always will be my favorite Uncle. I've never seen a man love his family so much. I miss your sense of humor which was on display even after you really started to get ill. I am forever fortunate that I was able to see you last year and spend time just talking in the hospital. So many wonderful memories from spending time in Albuquerque as a kid. You treated me like another grandchild, and when I

Uncle Bud,

You were and always will be my favorite Uncle. I've never seen a man love his family so much. I miss your sense of humor which was on display even after you really started to get ill. I am forever fortunate that I was able to see you last year and spend time just talking in the hospital. So many wonderful memories from spending time in Albuquerque as a kid. You treated me like another grandchild, and when I joined the Navy you made it clear how proud you were of me. You were a stubborn and hard headed man at times, but you always told someone how you felt and were honest. Love you!

Brandon

I miss you everyday and I am glad you are in a better place where you don't have to be in pain anymore. You were the most loving person and I know you are up there in heaven looking down at me helping me to take care of Nena and Randy.

Thank you, Bud,
For being a friend. Even though we did'nt get along at first, you and I eventually bonded. You were there for me when I was down on my luck. You helped me when no one else would. Although, I was the last person you thought would understand you, I did. I listened to you and heard your stories of the past, now I am the one your youngest daughter turns to when she wants to know more

Thank you, Bud,
For being a friend. Even though we did'nt get along at first, you and I eventually bonded. You were there for me when I was down on my luck. You helped me when no one else would. Although, I was the last person you thought would understand you, I did. I listened to you and heard your stories of the past, now I am the one your youngest daughter turns to when she wants to know more of you and your life. Maybe you knew that this would happen since you and she were no longer as close as you would have wanted. Rest assured I will always be there for Jolene since you are no longer here to watch over her. Be at peace, Bud. Be with God.

My dear uncle Bud,

Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for loving me as your own daughter.
Thank you for all the memories I hold close to my heart....
I was able to experience so many first times in my life being by your side.
You took me snow tubing down the biggest slopes Ever!
My first experience with fishing was with you.
Just you and I went out on the boat and I caught my first fish. I had to put it back

My dear uncle Bud,

Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for loving me as your own daughter.
Thank you for all the memories I hold close to my heart....
I was able to experience so many first times in my life being by your side.
You took me snow tubing down the biggest slopes Ever!
My first experience with fishing was with you.
Just you and I went out on the boat and I caught my first fish. I had to put it back in the water because it was a baby catfish. The way you explained why I had to put it back made me just as happy as catching it.
You always had a positive and loving heart with me. I only wish I could of told you how much I love you and could of sat with you as an adult and tell you how important you are to me.
I love you uncle bud and you would be proud of who I have become.
I will see you some day again, but until then I will be strong, loving, and live for my family as you have always done.
Heather

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