David Arthur Beardsley

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DAVID ARTHUR BEARDSLEY

David Arthur Beardsley, son of Nancy Beardsley Leadbeater and David Edward Beardsley (deceased), passed away on Tuesday, March 12, in his home in Ennis.
David was the perfect example of loving life. He loved his family first. He spent his life reading, playing tennis, downhill skiing, glende jumping and running class 5 rapids all over the United States and beyond. His business was in finance, another important love in his life.
He graduated from Bozeman High School in 1974. He then graduated from Colorado State in Gunnison, Colo., in 1984. David married Catherine Egan, of Bozeman in 1977. They were blessed with two sons, Nicholas in 1980, and Matthew in 1981. David was also blessed with daughter Victoria, born in 1991, with Sandra Shelton.
He is survived by three brothers, Robert of Scottsdale, Ariz., Timothy and Jane Oakes of Ennis, Matthew of Bozeman; and his sister Jennifer and Cory Johnson of Ennis.
Memorial celebration will be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church in Jeffers, or Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis.

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Published by Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Mar. 16, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for David Beardsley

10 Entries

March 22, 2014

I patrolled with Budlo at Aspen highlands we where best Buds for a while.We used to jump the deck and Ski powder together,and what a powder Skier he was.Soo sad to hear the news-Rest in peace Budlo-Pat.

Slade

March 17, 2014

Bud, So many memories. So many good times. Love ya man. I will miss you.... til we meet again.

Willy Hendricks

March 17, 2014

DAB, will miss you my friend! What fun memories I have! Rest in peace! WDOG

March 16, 2014

So sorry to hear of David's passing!! Many sweet memories but especially David's laugh and family tennis matches at the Beardsley house!! Praying for comfort for all the families!! Perrie Agocs-Lyon

Jerry Zindler

March 16, 2014

Budlo….

I remember you fondly as a great skier and glende jumper, you sure could fly. Though I only saw you once at Hebgen Lake after you had moved to Gunnison, I thought of you often. Bozeman hatched many true spirits, you were one of the best my friend. I offer my sincere condolences to the family for this loss, Dave was a remarkable person.
Jerry Zindler

Gary Berndt

March 16, 2014

Budlo...oh the times we had. Even though we were the same age you were like a big brother to me. You taught me to ski, you taught me to ride horses, and you made this dorky kid with low self esteem feel cool. You made my life better Dave. Gary Berndt

Tom Voorhees

March 16, 2014

I've been wanting to meet up with David again soon. This is so sad. I grew up with David. When I first met him, they lived at the end of south Black but shortly after moved to the Springcreek home. I also have fond memorys of riding horses with David. Especially when We hooked up his wagon to one horse, Misletoe, and my brother went with us cause he was 3 years older, but we rode up Bear canyon, way up Bear canyon to camp for the weekend. Then there was the skiing, we skied together a lot when kids, then later I ran into Dave in Jackson Hole. Miss you big guy! My condolences to all his family. David was a real great person and will be missed by all.

Abby Fritts

March 15, 2014

Hard to believe you left us so early. I will always remember your great smile. I lived down the street from Cathe and her very large entourage! My folks and yours were friends as well. So sorry we won't have the chance to meet again at the reunion. My best to all of the family. David was a memorable part of our class of '74.

March 15, 2014

David,
I will will miss you. We were friends for almost 55 years. I will have great memories. Steve Christian

Teresa Stickney Kato

March 15, 2014

I grew up on Spring Creek Drive with David as my neighbor. Huge inner tubes from Longs Big O were our trampolines in Beardsley's backyard... All of the neighborhood kids played there late into the evenings after school in the fall and spring. We rode Beardsley's ponies in the summer and sledded down their hill in the winter. David and I and rode bus 32 to school together... Until high school, I got off that bus and on to another to head to Rosary. Cathe Egan first met Dave when she spent the night at my house and then rode the bus to school with me... They later reconnected when Cathe and I left Rosary for BSHS. I saw David infrequently after leaving Bozeman in 1976, at a reunion or two. We reconnected on Facebook and enjoyed reminiscing about our childhood fun in the neighborhood. I was looking forward to seeing him in person at our 40th high school reunion this summer. So sad we won't have that opportunity now. My sincere condolences to all of Dave's family, I know he will be greatly missed. RIP, Budlo.

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