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Elden Bertrand Obituary
Elden "Bud" Bertrand, Jr. passed away Monday, July 11, 2011, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He left behind his most cherished treasure for the past 57 years, wife, Virginia (Morton) Bertrand, and their four children, Tim (Sheila), Julie (Dwight Dortch), Bud III (Yusimi) and Michael; grandchildren Ashley Peck, Alex Peck, Jared Bertrand, Jessica Bertrand, Allyson Bertrand, Megan Dortch, Keith Bertrand, Grace Bertrand, Brittany Fernandez, and Rolando Fernandez, Jr; and great-grandchildren Elias and Chenoa.
Bud was born in Butte, Montana to Marie (Fogarty) and Elden (Pug) Bertrand, Sr. on April 25, 1934. Along with his parents, brother, Roy, and sister, Mary, he moved to Reno in 1950. While serving his country in the Navy he met the love of his life, Virginia, in Oregon. While in the Navy, Bud was a seaman first class and received a commendation as a sharpshooter. He became a pilot in 1958, acquiring his commercial license and instrument rating. Bud had one of the first real estate licenses in Reno (000049), which he received in 1970.
Bud and Virginia owned and operated the Rancho Sierra Motel for 36 years. Property development was his passion, from finding the right spot, making plans, breaking ground, building and renting, and then moving on to the next project. His last project was the Eagle Ridge RV Park in Graeagle, California. Bud was always a cowboy at heart; always owning a horse that he could ride at the ranch. Then there was that morning "boys" coffee group at the "G & S." There is an endless list of individuals in Reno who are thriving due to Bud's generosity and support.
My Darlin' Boy, Dad, Papa and "Uncle" will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. "Where's my hug!"
A Recitation of the Rosary will take place on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 6 pm at the Walton Funeral Home, 875 West Second Street, Reno. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10 am at St. Therese Church of the Little Flower (corner of Plumb and Kietzke), followed by interment at Mountain View Cemetery, Reno.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Nevada, Board of Regents / Football Program, Cashill Football Center, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elden Bertrand
Betty Mullins
July 8, 2022
My husband Bill Mullins went to school with Bud, and they both joined the Navy together. He was my husbands best friend, and always the designated driver.
Betty Mullins
July 8, 2020
I didn't know Elden that well, but he was one of my husbands best friend. They went to school and joined the Navy together. They lost touch with each other after the Navy, I don't why but my husband always said Bud was the greatest guy he ever new. Virginia will remember my Husband Bill Mullins.
Betty Mullins
July 8, 2019
I know he was my husbands best friend in High School, and the Navy. They drifted apart as they got older which was to bad, but I am sure they are back together again.
Jim Roberts
July 31, 2011
Virginia, Buddy, Mike and Family,
I was quite taken by the very sad news of Dad's passing. He was an exemplary man in every way. As many others, my life was changed in so many positive ways due to his unwavering generosity, compassion, kindness and his ability to surrogate parent when needed.
My deepest condolences are beyond description and words. I hope you are all doing well. Please let me know if I can do anything at all.
Jim Roberts
Claudia Chambers
July 21, 2011
Dear Julie, Dwight and family,
My heart goes out to you all during such a sad time. Your Dad will always be with you and I'm so grateful that he touched Stasia's life. Sending prayers of joy for his union with God.
Love you,
Claudia, Stasia and Alex Chambers.
Susan Ball Rothe
July 20, 2011
Julie and Dwight,
My condolences on the loss of your Father and Father-in-Law. My thoughts are with you and all your family at this time of sorrow.
Christy
July 19, 2011
Wow. I don't even know what to say. I've been here going through grieving right along with all of you. One of my favorite memories was waking up and going to the kitchen to find Papa cutting through the fruits of the day and making sure we all had enough fruit! Standing around the counter reading the paper and watching him feed Madison breakfast. Sweet. I also look back and remember how much Bud and Virginia loved each other. I thought they were so, so good to one another. I never heard a raised voice from either of them. Papa was an amazing man and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers have been with all of you.
Fr. George Wolf
July 19, 2011
Bud was a good friend and will be missed by all. I have known him and the family for many years. In his own quiet way he was a great support for me at Manogue High School. He will have a special remembrance in my prayers as will all the family. May God grant him a well deserved place of peace and eternal rest!
Ally Bertrand
July 18, 2011
I miss you papa. It still doesn't feel like your are gone. It feels like one day you are going to walk through that door and come from vinton or the park and put a smile on everyone's face. I love you and I always will.
Ryan Taylor
July 18, 2011
Our Dear Papa Bud, you have truly touched our lives. You will be greatly missed.You will always be in our hearts, thoughts and memories forever. Thank you for being an Amazing Papa! We Love you! Our Bertrand Family is in our Prayers! We love you all!
Jim Johns
July 18, 2011
Our hearts are breaking today. Virginia Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please Please call if you need anything. Love, Jim & A.J. Johns
Jon Benson
July 17, 2011
Bud was a first class gentleman and a class act. I'll miss seeing him on occasion at the Gold & Silver, and the genuine warmth of his handshake.
Jon Douglas Benson
Ted and Barb Redman
July 17, 2011
Virginia, we haven't seen much of you and Bud over the last few years but we have counted you as friends since the 50s. His is a smile we will miss seeing when we are in town. Our thoughts are with you and the family. Ted and Barb Redman
July 17, 2011
My heart is breaking for you and your Family. I have always considered myself a part of your Family, and I just can't believe it. All my love, thoughts and prayers are with the Bertrand Family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Bud. We will see you again.
Al Tabor
July 17, 2011
Dear Virginia and fammily,
I am very sorry for your loss. It's strange how I am feeling the loss also. Bud was a great friend, supportive and congenial all through high school and specially my last few years in Reno. I know we are all going to miss him.
July 16, 2011
Dearest Virginia and family, we were so saddened to hear about Bud. We shall miss his smile and hugs. A truly wonderful, kind man. We feel blessed to have had his friendship. You are in our hearts and prayers. Gordon and Lee Ronnow
Mo & Matt Dearing
July 16, 2011
Bud was one of a kind. I have SO many memories of Graeagle, swimming at the house,Tahoe, Vinton and most recently the times in New Zealand. He will be greatly missed.
Pam Peri
July 16, 2011
Dearest Bertrand family,
I was so sad to hear about the news. I am blessed because I was able to visit with Bud at Bill Maloy's funeral and so enjoyed seeing your dad. I have always been very fond of him throughout my life. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was always my friend and he was a special guy.
Love to all and Julie, I am thinking of you, my old friend. Big loving hug.
Pam (Quilici) Peri
Betty Mullins
July 16, 2011
Virginia and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss of Bud. Bill had lots of stories to tell all funny. He was in his thoughts all the time. You will be in my prayers.
Tom Fishel
July 16, 2011
Virginia & Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Sincerely,
The Fishel Family
Friend
July 16, 2011
god bless
July 15, 2011
Bud always had a smile on his face. He would come to you to greet and hug. I never in 35 years, ever heard Bud or Virginia say a bad thing about anybody or anything. A great man with a great personality has not gone, as he is within all of us who knew him......Glen and Karen Gonfiantini
Leslie Conklin Walsh
July 15, 2011
Virginia and Family - my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I personally have wonderful memories of time spent with the Bertand Family. Bud will be terribly missed.
Linda Buffone
July 15, 2011
My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. May the love of family and friends see you through this sad time.
Mary O'Driscoll
July 15, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Bertrand family. Bud was a real gentleman. You are all in my prayers.
Sherese and James Settelmeyer
July 15, 2011
On behalf of Mimi Bertrand and our family, we send our deepest condolences.
July 15, 2011
My deepest sympathies go out to Bud's family; I am deeply sorrowed by the news. I had the grand pleasure of spending time with Bud and Viriginia and will always remember him as a kind and generous person. Please know that Hal and I are here anytime you need us.
Best regards,
Pam Dawson
July 15, 2011
Virginia:
We are so sadden to hear of " Bud's " passing. He was a great friend all through Reno High and all the gatherings over the years.
His continued smile will remain in my vision of him always.
Our prayers for comfort and healing are with you and your family at this time.
Dee & Alta Garrett
Kat Wilson
July 15, 2011
Virginia and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have thoroughly enjoyed the times I've spent with your family. My heart goes out to you.
Christopher Nannini
July 15, 2011
Since we were kids and our families visited Disneyland together, Bud was among the happiest, most positive, fun-loving people I've had the pleasure to know—just an all-around great guy. Over the years, he and Virginia have been wonderful friends to my mom and dad and the other members of the "Tuesday Night Group" at Johnny’s. They made amazing memories with the BON Villa in Graeagle, numerous trips, golfing and dinners. Bud's rare kindness, humor and friendship are examples to all of us and will be missed immeasurably.
Our condolences and prayers to Virginia and the entire family,
Christopher and Loni Nannini and family
July 14, 2011
Sincere Sympathy Josephine Reeves amd Honorine Pedroli McDermitt, Nevada
Steve and Cathy Buffone
July 14, 2011
Our condolences to the Bertrand family in their loss of a loved one. Our prayers are with you
July 14, 2011
Virgina and family, Cindy and I want to send you our love and prayers that God will sustain all of you at this dificult time Had a great time at the cusin reunion with all of you All our love Leland &cindy H
July 14, 2011
Virginia, I was so very sorry to hear of Bud's passing. May the memories you hold close to your heart help you and your family through this difficult time. We had many good times with you, Bud and our kids when in school together. In the hardest things we do, love sees us through. I truly believe they are in a better place. Please know that you and all the family will be in my prayers. Mary Maloy
July 14, 2011
So Sorry to hear of your loss. We can't imagine a world without Bud's smiling face. Love and Prayers!
Joe and Sherri Mattioli
Roger Whomes
July 14, 2011
Bud and Virginia treated me like one of their wonderful family for years. While we will all miss him, there can be no doubt but that he has gone to a better place and that the family will see him again. He was the the best of everything.
Suzy (Zumaran) Garcia
July 14, 2011
Dear Mrs. Bertrand; Julie; Buddy and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have nothing but wonderful memories of the Bertrand family. May God bless you and shelter you now and always.
Suzy (Zumaran) Garcia
July 14, 2011
Mrs. Bertrand; Julie; Buddy and the rest of the family...I'm so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the entire Bertrand family. My God bless you and shelter you now and always.
Knud & Carolyn Hansen
July 14, 2011
Dear Buddy, Virginia and the rest of the Bertrand clan, we are deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Luau Eagle Ridge Rv Park 2010
Denise Matt
July 14, 2011
Bud always had a kind word for everyone he met. We truly will miss his bright eyed smile and genuine hug he gave every time we saw him. My heart aches for the family at the loss of this wonderful man. We will miss you Bud, but you will live with each of us everytime we are at Eagle Ridge. Gary and Denise
Ed McGarry
July 14, 2011
Mrs. Bertrand,Buddy,Mike and the whole family i'm so sorry to hear about Mr.Bertrand. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Frank & Joan Bussa
July 14, 2011
Dear Virginia,,We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Bud was always a true Gentleman and will be greatly missed.
July 14, 2011
Dear Virginia, so sorry to learn of your loss. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Beth & Dave Michitsch
Murrieta, California
Jeanette Landa
July 14, 2011
July 14, 2011
Dear Virginia and family,
My deepest sympathy and love to all of you. He was a wonderful guy, always smiling with concern for others.
My prayers and love.
Jeanette Landa
theresa & steve scrottish
July 14, 2011
What a great guy! loved and so so kind .We will miss you bud. You gave us a great family at the rv park lul scrottishs
Lyndi Pieretti
July 14, 2011
Dear Mike,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
I always remember him, and your mom too, as great people. Always fun to talk to. Please give your mom my condolences. Hope I'll see you at our 30th reunion, it's not too far off.
Sincerely, Lyndi Pieretti-Renaud
July 14, 2011
I will miss his smile and ahhh those hugs. Heaven's gain is our loss. You will be missed. All my sympathies to the entire Bertrand family and Bud's extended family.
Lisa
July 14, 2011
BUD WAS A VERY NICE MAN WHO WILL BE MISSED BY A GREAT MANY PEOPLE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO VIRGINA AND THE FAMILY.
DICK LAMSON
Donald McDonald
July 14, 2011
In memory of Bud I send my deepest condolances and sympathies to family members and relatives. Bud was a very nice man and very progressive. I remember all the paint & supplies I would sell him over the years. Madeline was his painter. Bud and Virginia raised a wonderful family. One of which I got to know, Buddy. Though Bud be gone he will never be forgotten.....nor the memories. My heart goes out to all today. Donald McDonald formerly with Wright's Paints.
July 14, 2011
Bud will be very much missed by everyone who knew him. What a gentle, caring person he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Virginia & Family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sylvia Kaskie & Family
Dallas and Paula Penrod
July 14, 2011
Bud was such a wonderful kind, soft spoken man. Dallas and I looked forward to seeing him at Eagle Ridge RV Park in Graeagle or here in Reno. He was a devoted husband with Virginia always at side. He was always enthusiastic about Eagle Ridge RV Park and would stop by to visit with all of the tenants when he was there. The park was one big extension of his family to Bud. There were no strangers in Bud's life, only new friends. Bud will be missed terribly by both Dallas and me.
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