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Barb...was so sorry to read this today. Buddy was a really cool guy/ I especially remember all he did for South Haven Golf Club, which only increased my admiration and gratitude. God bless you both.
Barry Shanley
March 5th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barb, so sorry to hear about bud.
Sandy hazucha
March 5th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barb.... Sending you our condolences... Have missed seeing you two in the restaurant... guess we know why now... If you need anything, please let us help...
Tara and Kim Morris
March 5th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barb.....I didn’t know your husband Bud, but it sounds like he led a full life. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is now in a place of peace and light with God. From a fellow SHHS graduate.
Karen ( Bush ) Stewart
March 5th, 2021 at 12:00am
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Bud; always enjoyed talking to both of you when you came into Casco Twp. Hall; prayers to you and family.
Ruth Kirkpatrick Hewitt
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barb - So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
John F Long
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Thank you John for your kind sentiment
Barbara Coulter
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Ruth, I will surely miss him and I appreciate your note.
Barbara Coulter
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Karen, it's good to hear from you, too bad it's under these circumstances. I do appreciate your prayers and he is at peace.
Barbara Coulter
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Doug and Sandra, I haven't seen you in a long time. I appreciate your lighting a candle and hope you will keep it lit. Thank you so much for the kindness.
Barbara Coulter
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Thank you for your condolences. We had missed going to the restaurant. Stupid pandemic!
Barbara Coulter
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Thank you for your sentiments. I'm going to miss that guy. Hope you are well.
Barbara Coulter
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barry, he enjoyed talking to you at the golf course. Thank you for the sentiment.
Barbara Coulter
March 6th, 2021 at 12:00am
BARB What a shock to us so sorry for your loss .Bud will always be W8BUD his ham call
george and shirley hooper
March 7th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barb, so sorry for your loss. Rose Cisco Morrison
Rose Cisco Morrison
March 7th, 2021 at 12:00am
Rose, thank you for your kind thoughts.
Barbara Coulter
March 7th, 2021 at 12:00am
A shock to all of us. He picked me up from Bronson in Kalamazoo and 6 weeks later he's gone.I still can't believe it.
Barbara Coulter
March 7th, 2021 at 12:00am
Pat, I appreciate your lighting a candle in remembrance and maybe more.
Barbara Coulter
March 7th, 2021 at 12:00am
Knew Bud when we both belong to the local armature radio club. I haven't seen or talked to him for a number of year.
John & June Braunz
March 8th, 2021 at 12:00am
Thank you John & June for your kind thoughts. I also remember the get togethers we had.
Barbara Coulter
March 8th, 2021 at 12:00am
So sorry to learn of Bud's passing. I am a ham radio operator in New York and a participant in the SOTA group that hikes to mountain tops to operate portable radios. Bud was an avid "chaser" who helped us earn our points by exchanging messages with us. I've been missing hearing morse code with the familiar callsign W8BUD calling me on the mountaintops. He will be sorely missed by the amateur radio community which extends far beyond Michigan.
Mike Moran, WB2FUV
March 12th, 2021 at 12:00am
Hi, Mike, I know Bud enjoyed being a "chaser", he told me about it often. He was also looking for a place nearby where he could join you guys. He also enjoyed Morse Code. Thank you for your sentiments.
Barbara Coulter
March 13th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barbara,
Mike Moran
March 15th, 2021 at 12:00am
Barb, We are so sorry to learn of Buddy's passing. We spent many hours at the golf course. He dedicated alot of hard work into his job. Hugs and prayers for you and your family. Steve and Mary Diebold
Mary A Diebold
March 16th, 2021 at 12:00am
Steve and Mary, thank you for your sentiments,. We really enjoyed your sandwiches and the conversations we used to have. Please send lots of hugs and prayers my way, I really miss him.
Barbara Coulter
March 16th, 2021 at 12:00am
Mike, I appreciate your posting the news of Bud's passing on those websites. He would be so proud.
Barbara Coulter
March 16th, 2021 at 12:00am
My wife and I have not personally met Bud as we live in Tennessee, but we contacted him many times on the amateur radio. It was always good to hear Bud's voice or his Morse code when we were miles from everybody on a mountain top, using our portable ham radio. Bud was a regular contact for us and he will be missed.
Ron and Elizabeth Burns
March 19th, 2021 at 12:00am
I'm sure Bud enjoyed talking to you. He also enjoyed the Morse Code. Thank you for sending your sentiments.
Barbara Coulter
March 19th, 2021 at 12:00am
I would like to thank everyone who sent condolences and donated to the Al-Van Humane society in Bud's name.
Barbara Coulter
April 2nd, 2021 at 12:00am
I was shocked to see this as I was looking at another obituary! Bud was one of my favorite customers when I worked in Walmart photo lab. I'm so sorry for your loss Barb. I would run into him from time to time and chat a few minutes. He will be missed. Prayers to you and your family.
Elizabeth Lanphear
July 10th, 2021 at 12:00am
