Sunday, April 26, 2026
I first met Bud when I needed a1,000 foot road built to a property I was building a home on. He told me upright " We have a problem, I dont work for women!" When I asked " why" he said " Because you people don't know what you want!" I said "I do know what I want and I want YOU to build it!". He built me a beautiful, solid road! He liked my spark. He reminded me of my late grandfather, so I understood the character. From then on he became a long time friend with my family. Spending hours talking master mechanics to my Dad, ( a mechanic) who was just 4 years older. Teasing my Mom about her great cooking and sharing stories of his travels. His truck would roll in the yard and his presence filled our home with laughter. Hes the only man I knew who once buried his car! He helped me in the community to hire good contractors, people who wouldnt take advantage. He knew my former husband had been RCMP so he had lots of questions and we laughed at his adventures. He spoke of his love for Mary and his proud respect for his sons. He once started to cry when he spoke of Carol...those feelings ran deep. He truly loved you all. He spoke of giving up drinking and smoking and was proud to provide for his family. Bud was tough as nails but inside a soft, caring, kind man who always had a twinkle in his eye. He gave me great advice " Find the man who's the lone wolf, he'll take care of you". He was right, my former husband and I reunited and he is " the lone wolf". Bud was a Lone Wolf, he knew he made mistakes in life, didn't really know how to repair them with " words" so he " provided". His family meant everything to him. He praised Mary for being a great Mother and Lady. As gruff as he sometimes was, he loved Mary. Bud was our family friend for 17 years. I'm sure he's finding rusty old tractors, bringing them back to life and building roads in heaven and talking about carborators with my Dad! My Mom ( Ada) and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to each of you. You don't know us, but through Bud we know of his love for each of you.
