Bud you are Greatly Missed.You were a Wonderfull Friend.Had alot of Good Times especially in the Summer sitting out in the Yard with you.RIP

My Dearest Bud. I am so happy that I met you 38 years ago. You were an insperation to my life immediatly. I have alaways thought the world of you. You came into my life when I needed a dad, you were'nt my dad I know, but you ran a close first. You took me under your wing, and never once judged me, and I grew to love that about you. Not one time have I heard you say one thing negitive about your children, only good and loving. I am so honor to have taken care of you from the start, to the end of your journey. You were always so happy, and forth right, giving everyone the benefit of the doubt, without doubting them at all. You, other than my own dad, are my hero, and I knew that (the instant you chased me to that gate), (I will never forget it)because that is when we bonded,(1974), in my 1969 1/2 Mustang. OMG you chased me right back to the gate, I loved you since then. I was very honered that you took me on, and allowed me to call you "Dad",and I sure did. You have 4 wonderful children, and now I am taking care of your wonderful Delores, she is missing you terribly in her heart, and I know that. She will go on untill she will see you again. My Daddy, and my Grandson, Royal Christian are with you now, please watch over them, as you did me. My happy, always smileing man. I will never forget you, nor, will I ever stop loving your family. Truly yours always. Cari Jo Mello: aka, Cari Jo Gaub

With fondest memories, Love you always and forever!

Dad, your passing has been the hardest thing I've ever experienced. Your celebration of life turned out wonderful. We put together an unforgettable slide show of memories throughout the years! The turnout was amazing, just like you. I will never forget all the great times we had. You were the best dad ever. I will never forget you. I want to thank you for teaching me every thing that you did through the years. I'm happy to have had you in my life for so long. Not everyone gets to have their parents grow old. I so enjoyed all the laughter, the bowling leagues, the parties, just the every day spending time together. I love you with all my heart and always will. I will never forget the memories we made. Nor will I forget how happy you were all the time. When going through the pictures for the slide show, you were smiling in almost all of them. Just shows how happy and what a great life you had. And I'm proud to have been such a big part of it. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, and I truly miss you terribly. I'm trying to be strong for mom, because she is pretty lost. We all are. Just trying to adjust until we are together again. Thank you for being there for all of us always. You are truly the most amazing man I ever met. You are so loved. It broke my heart to watch you go, but knowing you are no longer suffering is comforting. We will always love you and the memories we shared will be held in my heart forever. Until we meet again, God Bless You!! Love, from your daughter, Bitsy, aka Gloria Ruuth

Dear Dolores and Family,
Gene and I are so very sorry for your loss. We are sending many loving thoughts and prayers, and hope that in the days and weeks ahead, the wonderful memories you have of your special husband, father, and friend, will bring you comfort and peace. With sympathy and love, Gene and Judy

Dad just to let you know i so enjoyed taking care of you the last two years so you could be home. we had a lot of laughs and jokes also watched a lot of jeopardy and wheel of fortune. you are truly missed. You were the best dad ever. I love and miss you RIP love Roze

Uncle bud will truly be missed!! Most of all his smile, he always had a big smile on his face!! R.I.P <3

Dear Dolores and Family... I was so terribly sad when I heard about Bud's passing. I lived next-door to Bud and Dolores for a few years and cosidered both of them the parents that I hadn't had since a child. Bud...you will be sorely missed and I am keeping Dolores and the rest of the family (Bitsy) in my prayers.I will so miss joking with Bud about shopping at Mervyn's, a standing joke I had with him for years!

was a sad day for me and my family he will be missed alot

So sorry to see my Uncle Bud passing he was so loved by us all.So many fond memories and will always be in my heard

Love you Bud

To the Bustad family so sorry to hear about your Dad (Rozeanne).It is so very painful an hard to shallow. I lost my Dad 11 year's an Mom is still hear. My heart goes out to your family. Gayle Husby McKinnon

His smile, will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all.

To the Bustad Family, my heart goes out to you all, I remember your dad while being over to the house many, many times visiting Rozanne and Gloria (Bitsy) I will keep you all in my prayers.

So sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. A particular memory of him comes to mind on a fishing trip to Sekiu with Al. I'm certain that fond memories will sustain all of you through this difficult time.