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mike zaharna
May 13, 2025
never forgotten always remembered and surely missed.
June 6, 2013
Bud was a driving force to many at Bailey and made us reach goals others thought were impossible but really just another challenge.
My deepest sympathy to Pat and the family.
Jerry Frisina
Petra Hahn
June 3, 2013
He wasn't only a giant in stature. My deepest condolences to the Keyes family.
May 31, 2013
I first met Bud in 1977 at an ISA show in Houston. He was VP Engineering at Bailey. We (Bailey) showed a shared display unit cobbled together with B-7000 parts and a mini computer in response to Honeywell TDC. Bud masterminded it, and most of us Bailey mortals had no idea what it was. Later, the N90 system evolved with Bud at the wheel, and the peddle to the floor. This system developed under his stewardship became the largest installed base in the world. He also wrote a book on Offshore Drilling, and the credibility of this book was instrumental in us winning the contract for the control system for the largest GBS Platform ever built in North America. (Hibernia, now producing thousands of barrels a day off the east coast of Canada), thanks Bud.
I also remember one evening in Houston at an ISA show after Bud had won the Donald P. Eckman award. He found the time to have a fireside chat along with a few beers with some young engineers and technicians from Canada. They couldn't believe that a president could know so much technology! They went home so fired up....!
Bud was always there for us, and at times, moved mountains for us to get a proposal together.
Sadly, Bailey Canada is gone, and now Bud. It is truly the end of an era.
My sympathy to Pat and family, it is so sad to see the "big" guy go so soon.
I always thought there could be one more heated discussion about where controls were going.....
Bud, wherever you are, I know you'll be in the front row challenging the status quo, because that's the kind of guy you are.
Bill Dunlop,
Orillia, Ontario
May 31, 2013
Speaking on behalf of the Bellingham High School class of 1956, we send condolences to Marion's wife and his family. May his memories live forever in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Billey Quanz Force
Richard Oyen
May 28, 2013
Thanks, Bud. Your time at Bailey made the glory days of my career. My condolences to your family and friends.
Ed Mahoney
May 28, 2013
Bud set the tone for an industry, was a good and loyal friend to many. He will be missed. I was personally blessed to have known and worked with him.
Lois and John Yost
May 27, 2013
With deepest sympathy to Pat and the Keyes family on your loss of a great man. It was a privilege and an honor to have worked with and for Bud at Bailey Controls. He was a very kind, thoughtful and gentle person. Rest in peace Bud.
Tom & Carol Rose
May 24, 2013
It is an extremely rare and very fortunate thing to have known such a truly great man.
Over a period of three decades, I came to see Bud as a "complete" man. And, by that, I mean he had total and unquestioning love for his family, was profoundly loyal to his friends, colleagues, and employees. He was happy to help anyone, and his faith in the Lord was unwavering. As we all know, Bud was brilliant, with a profound understanding of history, global business, the sciences, as well as the arts. There can be no question that he was a very strong person in every sense, and when required was an able competitor, yet at the same time Bud was a gentle, caring, and loving man. In my book, that's pretty darn "complete".
Carol and I consider ourselves blessed to have come to count Bud and Pat as among our closest friends.
Very, very well done my friend. You will be greatly missed and long remembered.
Terry and Fran McManaman
May 23, 2013
Our sincere condolence to the Keyes family. Bud was a true visionary who made major contributions to the process control industry throughout the world. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him during his Bailey Days and later Emerson. You knew it would't be boring when Bud was around. Rest in Peace, Bud.
May 22, 2013
Bud influnced thousands of lives, including mine. The world is a diffrent place because of Bud.
Grant & Mary Provins
Richard and Barb Gudgeon
May 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Richard and Barb Gudgeon
John Kazour
May 21, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Keyes family. Bud was a legend in our industry and a leader that inspired and supported me throughout my career, thank you. May he rest in peace.
mike zaharna
May 21, 2013
My heart felt condolences to Pat and the Keyes family.
Bud will be remembered by many, many in the world of process control. For many years I had the great pleasure traveling the world with Bud where he gained many admirers.
Bud, please rest in peace knowing that your contributions to our world will never be forgotten.
Dick Jahn
May 21, 2013
It was a privilege to have worked with Bud during his years at Bailey. He was a true visionary and leader. I'm not sure Bailey would have remained competitive without him.
Bill Mahoney
May 21, 2013
Bud was running Bailey when I joined as a field engineer, and he remained influential over my many years there, as well as Emerson when I later joined PWS. His son MAK V and I became friends when we lived in China, and I have nothing but good associations and memories with the Keyes. The modern DCS industry stands on the shoulders of this giant. Condolences to his family.
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Neil Frandsen
May 21, 2013
Thanks, Bud, for your work.
Joseph Kaulfersch
May 21, 2013
I was privileged to sit in one of Bud's marketing classes at Baldwin Wallace College in the eighties. He and I devised the distributor concept with airport stock when he was with Bailey Controls. North coast Instruments in Cleveland was the first distributor in this type of business. Bus's courage to step out of the box made him someone to respect. He was also a good Christian man who I came to call my friend. God Bless Bud. We will meet again.
Larry OBrien
May 21, 2013
Bud was one of the first people I met in the automation business. He took the time to talk to me when I was just a kid at my first ISA show. Then I had the privilege of doing some projects for him as a research analyst. I learned a lot from him and he will be missed.
Walt Boyes
May 21, 2013
Bud was one of the first inductees into the Process Automation Hall of Fame, an honor he richly deserved. The industry has had few people that influenced its direction more than Bud, and at the same time remaining a fine person and a committed mentor.
Richard Vesel
May 21, 2013
I was privileged to work with Bud in his Bailey days, as well as on a few occasions afterwards. He will be remembered as an intelligent and personable gentleman, of significant accomplishment.
Mark Nixon
May 20, 2013
Bud was an amazing person to work with, a true genius. We would tirelessly pursue every detail. I always admired his ability to recall details. He is someone I have always looked up to.
Bob Staples
May 20, 2013
Sorry to learn of Bud's passing. My sincere condolences to Pat and family. Bud was a major force and icon in the process control industry - a visionary, technical genius and avid scholar. He will be long remebered and admired by all who worked with him.
Tom Willmott
May 20, 2013
A gift to our family these many years. I think of his zest for life and learning and wit. Gentle and kind. Heaven will be busier when he arrives.
Duncan Schleiss
May 20, 2013
I have been very privileged to work with Bud on a DCS that became known as DeltaV. We had many an incoming "Bud Scud" email that pushed us beyond our comfort zone and helped us build a better product. What an impact he has had. He will be remembered and missed...
Duncan
Dan Bergen
May 20, 2013
Bud was a true leader and an inspiration to many of us. May you rest in peace, Bud.
Don Dziubakowski & Family
May 20, 2013
Our sincere condolences to Pat and Bud's family. I worked with Bud at Bailey and considered him a great man and a friend. He would walk past my office, stop, come back to the doorway, and say "We need to..." We would embark on something new.
He was loved and admired by all of us. He will be missed by all of us, as well as the process control and paper industries.
God bless and keep you.
Vince Hilaire
May 20, 2013
Bud was quite the character. God bless you, Bud, we'll miss you!
Terry and Karen Blevins
May 20, 2013
Bud touched so many people in a very positive manner. He will be greatly missed by the people he worked with. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Pat and family.
Terry and Karen Blevins
Bob and Jan Daniel
May 20, 2013
Our condolences to Pat and the family. May you find comfort in Bud's Faith and the knowledge that Bud was respected, admired and loved by all who knew this remarkable man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Gardner
May 20, 2013
Bud was a true icon of the Process Automation Industry. I loved the spirited debates in which he engaged with me and others to make the industry better. He had a kind heart and was always willing to share his vast knowledge. He made a mark and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with Pat and the family.
May 19, 2013
My condolences to Pat and the family. Bud was a great engineer and business man and a warm friend. I will pray for Bud and the family.
John Pittman
Corky Nunn
May 19, 2013
Bud was a great boss and a good friend. I learned much from him during the 14 years that we worked together. My deepest sympathy to Pat and the family. You are in my prayers.
Steve Seabury
May 19, 2013
My thoughts especially to Pat on her loss. Bud was a true visionary and a mentor to many.
Shirley & Dennis Gillespie
May 19, 2013
We will miss our friend of over 40 years. Bud, Pat, Dennis and I had many good times together. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Pat and all family members.
Dick Sobel
May 19, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. Bud was my mentor at Emerson and he will be very much missed.
John Berra
May 19, 2013
I have known and worked with Bud for decades. He was a truly remarkable man--a technical genius, strong businessman, tireless worker, and loved by many. He made immense contributions to Emerson and to the entire Process Control Industry. I learned a great deal from him. My condolences go out to Pat and his family.
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