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Edward James "Bud" Smith

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Archdiocese of Denver Funeral Home at Mount Olivet

12801 W. 44th Avenue

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Edward Smith Obituary

SMITH, BUD Drummer and Surgical Technician Edward James "Bud" Smith, 44, of Golden. Passed away October 18, 2003. Bud was well known locally and nationally as a talented and passionate drummer. He also excelled and received top honors in his field as a Surgical Technician. Bud is survived by his brother, best friend and biggest fan Bob Smith, his grandmother Florence Baker, his aunt Pattie Fraley, his cousin Darcy Dunn, his second cousins Kay and Chet Baker and a multitude of close friends and fellow musicians. Celebration of Bud's Life, Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary. Private Family Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to Indian Tree Animal Hospital "Animal Companion Fund", 7778 Vance Dr., Arvada, CO 80003.

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Published by Denver Post on Oct. 21, 2003.

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kent Belmont

October 24, 2003

I cannot believe Bud is gone. I have not seen him for a while. I still have great memories of watching Bud play when we were growing up. He will be missed.

Kent Belmont

Lori Belmont (Soper)

October 23, 2003

Bob - So sorry to hear about the passing of Bud. We all have a lot of great memories of the bands and his excellent drumming. He definitely is one in a million!! I wish I could be there today to celebrate his life with you and his friends, but I am too far away! Know that my heart and thoughts are with you.

Love Lori

Kathi KoepkeAgnes

October 21, 2003

I worked with Bud at University and remember having a great Valentine's day dinner with him, his mom and grandma a few years ago. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and even sorrier I will be out of town for his memorial. My deepest sympathy on the loss of Bud, he was a great guy and a really fun coworker. Kathi

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